Tillicum Campground
Currently closed for the season. This higher elevation campground typically opens in summer once snow clears from access roads. No specific opening date has been announced for 2026.
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. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
About
Tillicum Campground is a small, higher elevation campground located in the Mt. Adams area of Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The wooded setting offers a quiet retreat and is especially popular during late summer when the surrounding forest produces abundant huckleberries for picking. The campground provides vault toilets and picnic tables, but no potable water is available, so campers must bring their own supply. Sites are first-come, first-served only and cannot be reserved in advance. Payment of $10 per night can be made by cash, check, or via the Recreation.gov Scan & Pay app. Holders of Interagency Senior or Access passes receive a 50% discount. Tillicum Trail #21 leads directly out of the campground, offering hiking opportunities into the surrounding backcountry. The maximum vehicle length is 18 feet, and the access road through the campground is rutted, making high clearance vehicles recommended. Pets are welcome but must remain on leash.
Directions
From Trout Lake, Washington, take State Highway 141 for over a mile to Trout Lake Creek Road and turn right. Continue on Trout Lake Creek Road until it crosses the forest boundary where it becomes Forest Road 88. Continue on Forest Road 88 to the Big Tire intersection. Fork left onto Forest Road 8851. Stay on Forest Road 8851 to the intersection with Forest Road 24. Turn left onto Forest Road 24 and continue until you see the campground sign on the right.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
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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