Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights8 sites open for every nightA forested campground near trout fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.
Outdoor options center on short walks and longer hikes off the campground: the family-friendly Takhlakh Loop and the more open Takhlakh Meadow Trail both begin nearby, and trailheads connecting to the Pacific Crest Trail and the Highline Trail are a short drive away for backpackers seeking extended ridgeline views. The lake is reserved for non-motorized craft only, making it a calm place to paddle a kayak or canoe and to fish for rainbow trout, and the surrounding Gifford Pinchot National Forest supports many other activities year-round (biking, horseback riding, OHV routes, wildlife viewing and more) for visitors who explore beyond the lake.










Length limits vary by campsite.
Check dates on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 54 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 046 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 033 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 039 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 040 standard nonelectric |
Hookups (individual campsites): 54 no-hookup individual sites.
Gifford Pinchot NF Cowlitz Valley Ranger District
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Themes from recent written reviews on Recreation.gov. Quotes are verbatim.
“We had a site on the lake with lots of room.”
“There is a wonderful trail around the lake and into stunning woods.”
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“Really nice and well taken care of campground, I will definitely come back and explore again. ”
“This is a beautiful camp ground and lake. It is well maintained and has many nice private sites to camp. There is a wonderful trail around the lake and into stunning woods. We will camp here again. ”
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights8 sites open for every night
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| $25 |
| 041 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 038 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 036 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 043 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 031 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 049 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 051 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 053 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 035 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 032 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 023 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 027 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 047 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 026 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 045 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 050 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 042 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 052 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 44 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Travel trailer · 32 ft · sleeps 8 · 53 mi from campground
$225/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 27 ft · sleeps 8 · 71 mi from campground
$119/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 6 · 81 mi from campground
$135/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Mt Rainier National Park area · 2.5 hr · from $15/person
For August weekends, book about 181 days ahead. Three in four August Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 171 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.
| Arrival month | Fri/Sat arrivals: half booked at least | A quarter at least | Other days: half booked at least | A quarter at least |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 136 days ahead | 166 days ahead | 119 days ahead | 155 days ahead |
| July | 165 days ahead | 180 days ahead | 100 days ahead | 169 days ahead |
| August | 171 days ahead | 181 days ahead | 118 days ahead | 181 days ahead |
| September | 139 days ahead | 180 days ahead | 65 days ahead | 170 days ahead |
Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.
Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (8,956 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.
54 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tent, van or small RV, no power
44 sites · $45, $25/night
Loops: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND (44)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
Tents only, no power
10 sites · $25/night
Loops: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND (10)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15