Takhlakh Lake Campground
Its 54 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $25 per night. Takhlakh Lake Campground is a National Forest campground near Randle, Washington.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 5Mt. Adams behind Takhlakh Lake. Photo: Gifford Pinchot National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Max RV length
- 99 ft
Takhlakh Lake Campground sits inside Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.6 miles outside the boundary of Mount Adams Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $25 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 54
- Tent sites
- 10
- Max RV length
- 99 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
54 sites; the longest takes a 99 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 001 |
| 002 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 34 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 002 |
| 003 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 003 |
| 004 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 33 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 004 |
| 005 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 17 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 005 |
| 006 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 006 |
| 007 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 007 |
| 008 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 39 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 008 |
| 009 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 31 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 009 |
| 010 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 31 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 010 |
| 011 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 011 |
| 012 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 012 |
| 013 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 27 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 013 |
| 014 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 99 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 014 |
| 015 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 31 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 015 |
| 016 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 44 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 016 |
| 017 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 18 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 017 |
| 018 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 29 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 018 |
| 019 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 019 |
| 020 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 99 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 020 |
| 021 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 38 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 021 |
| 022 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 33 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 022 |
| 023 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 36 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 023 |
| 024 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 33 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 024 |
| 025 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 37 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 025 |
| 026 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 16 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 026 |
| 027 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 027 |
| 028 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 028 |
| 029 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 029 |
| 030 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 030 |
| 031 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 031 |
| 032 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 27 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 032 |
| 033 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 033 |
| 034 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 31 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 034 |
| 035 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 31 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 035 |
| 036 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 036 |
| 037 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 037 |
| 038 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 038 |
| 039 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 039 |
| 040 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 15 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 040 |
| 041 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 041 |
| 042 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 042 |
| 043 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 043 |
| 044 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 044 |
| 045 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Tent only nonelectric | 15 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 045 |
| 046 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Tent only nonelectric | 15 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 046 |
| 047 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Tent only nonelectric | 15 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 047 |
| 048 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Tent only nonelectric | 15 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 048 |
| 049 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Tent only nonelectric | 15 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 049 |
| 050 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Tent only nonelectric | 15 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 050 |
| 051 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Tent only nonelectric | 15 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 051 |
| 052 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Tent only nonelectric | 15 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 052 |
| 053 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Tent only nonelectric | 15 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 053 |
| 054 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Tent only nonelectric | 15 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 054 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,425 ft
46.2808, -121.5986 in Skamania. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Takhlakh Lake Campground?
Sites at Takhlakh Lake Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232861).
How much does it cost to camp at Takhlakh Lake Campground?
Camping at Takhlakh Lake Campground costs Single Site: $25 per night.
How many campsites does Takhlakh Lake Campground have?
Takhlakh Lake Campground has 54 campsites, including 10 tent sites.
Are there pull-through sites at Takhlakh Lake Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Takhlakh Lake Campground; 54 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Takhlakh Lake Campground?
No. Takhlakh Lake Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Takhlakh Lake Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Takhlakh Lake Campground.
Is there cell service at Takhlakh Lake Campground?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Takhlakh Lake Campground. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Takhlakh Lake Campground?
Takhlakh Lake Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Takhlakh Lake Campground
Takhlakh Lake Campground sits on Takhlakh Lake, 0.2 miles from the lake's mapped center point. Stocking record and species: Takhlakh Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.
First-come Olallie Lake Campground First-come Horseshoe Lake Campground First-come Killen Creek Campground Reservable Adams Fork Campground 
More campgrounds: camping near Randle and campgrounds in Skamania.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-28
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
Photo credits
- Photo 1: Gifford Pinchot National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: Gifford Pinchot National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: Gifford Pinchot National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: Gifford Pinchot National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 5: Gifford Pinchot National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)