Takhlakh Lake Campground
Closed — Closed for the season due to snow. The campground operates during summer and early fall months. Reservations available through Recreation.gov when open.
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
Takhlakh Lake Campground occupies a well-shaded location at 4,400 feet elevation on the western shore of Takhlakh Lake in the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District of Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The campground's 54 sites include 44 standard back-in sites and 10 walk-in tent-only sites, with unpaved parking spurs ranging from 15 to 40 feet. The views across the lake to Mt. Adams are outstanding, with additional vistas of Mt. Rainier and Mt. St. Helens visible from various locations. The campground serves as an excellent base for exploring the northern trails of the Mt. Adams Wilderness. The accessible Takhlakh Loop Trail originates in the campground and circles the lake for 1.1 miles on flat terrain. The Takh Takh Meadows Trail connects from the loop and leads to an old lava flow with expansive views. Nearby access to the Pacific Crest Trail and Highline Trail attracts experienced backpackers. The lake itself offers fishing for rainbow trout and is limited to non-motorized watercraft including kayaks and canoes. The campground has a short operating season due to its high elevation and typically heavy snowpack. Early season visitors should be prepared for numerous mosquitos. The last 7 miles of access road are gravel-surfaced, and the maximum vehicle length is 22 feet due to site constraints.
Directions
From I-5 take exit 68 and head east on US Highway 12 to Randle. Turn south onto State Highway 131 and travel 1 mile, stay left at the Y and continue southeast on Forest Road 23 for 30 miles to Forest Road 2329. Turn left onto FR 2329 and follow it through the junction with FR 5601. Proceed on FR 2329 for 3/4 mile to the campground. The last 7 miles of FR 23 are gravel surfaced.
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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 | $25 - $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 99ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 99ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (360) 686-3008 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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