Forlorn Lakes Campground
Closed — The campground is currently closed for winter. Typically opens in late spring or early summer depending on snow conditions and closes in fall. Winter road closures prevent access.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order.
Forest Roads Closed Due to Rain Event
The past few days has shown heavy rainfall as an atmospheric river moved into the Northern Cascade Region bringing 16+ inches of rain to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Forest Service Road 6808 Emergency Closure
The Gifford Pinchot National Forest issued an emergency closure of Forest Service Road 6808 from mile marker 3.9 to mile marker 4.2 due to a sinkhole that has developed in the travel way. Closure timeframe is currently unknown, and travel will resume when roads are repaired.
Rd 2810-041 Yellowjacket Bridge Road Closure
Rd 2810-041 will close Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, and will remain closed until mid-November for redriving piles at Yellowjacket.
Winter Road Closures
Due to large amounts of snowfall the gates along the fallowing roads will be closed for the winter season. This routine seasonal gate closure is important for public safety as these roads are not maintained and become hazardous in the winter.
Washout on Forest Road 93
Forest Road 93 is closed at milepost 6.95 due to a severe washout. Road signs are posted at the beginning of each side of FR 93 to alert drivers of the inability to drive the entire length of road.
Upper State Route 504 closed at milepost 45.2 due to large slide
Closure: Upper State Route 504/Spirit Lake Memorial Highway is closed between mileposts (MP) 45.2 and 51 until further notice with a possible re-opening date sometime in 2026. Johnston Ridge Observatory and Loowit Viewpoint is inaccessible by vehicle
Adams Fork Bridge Closed (FR 5601)
The Adams Fork Bridge on FR 5601 at MP 2.0 on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District is CLOSED.
Forest Road 2801 Closure
Forest Road 2801 is closed on both ends of the road due to a washout at milepost 0.25 and a large slide at milepost 7.
About
Forlorn Lakes Campground is one of the most popular campgrounds in the southern portion of Gifford Pinchot National Forest, featuring 25 campsites scattered around the wooded shores of small, picturesque lakes. The campground offers opportunities for swimming and fishing in the larger lakes, and the surrounding area is abundant with huckleberry bushes, making it especially popular during huckleberry season in late summer. The campsites accommodate tents and small campers or RVs with a maximum vehicle length of 18 feet. A day use area provides lake views, picnic tables, and fire rings. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations, and sites typically fill early in the week during the summer season. Forlorn Lakes offers nearby access to Indian Heaven Wilderness via the East Crater Trailhead. A wilderness permit is required when entering Indian Heaven Wilderness; permits are free and self-issued at the trailhead. The campground is accessed via several miles of gravel forest roads.
Directions
From Trout Lake, drive west on Highway 141 to the forest boundary where it becomes Forest Road 24. Continue west on FR 24 past Peterson Prairie Campground to the intersection with Forest Road 60. Continue straight onto FR 60. At the intersection with FR 66, follow signs for Goose Lake, taking a right to continue west on FR 60. After about 1.5 miles, turn right onto Forest Road 6035 at the sign for Forlorn Lakes Campground and continue to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 18ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 18ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 395-3402 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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