Takhlakh Lake Campground
Gifford Pinchot National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Randle, WA, WA
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$45 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (138 reviews)
Season: May through October
Takhlakh Lake Campground sits at an elevation of 4,400 feet in a well-shaded location next to its namesake lake. The campground sits at the base of Mt. Adams, providing visitors with incredible views in every direction.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Takhlakh Lake Campground sits at 4,400 feet with incredible Mt. Adams views and access to the popular Takhlakh Loop trail suitable for all skill levels. Campers praise it as a breathtaking destination with excellent fishing and hiking opportunities.
Wildlife alert: American Pika, Pacific Marten, Franklin's Grouse, Hermit Warbler, Pacific Wren, and Canada Jay documented in the area.
Insider tips for Takhlakh Lake Campground: Book early as a federal campground with high demand RVs over 25 feet not recommended at this location Plan for spring mosquitoes and summer biting flies
Skip Takhlakh Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available; suitable only for self-contained RVs. You require full amenities beyond fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, and drinking water. You visit outside May through October seasonal window.
Best time to visit Takhlakh Lake Campground: July-September — Peak hiking season with access to Mt. Adams trails; campground operates May through October with short seasonal window.
Nearby campgrounds: Olallie Lake Campground (WA), Horseshoe Lake Campground (WA), Killen Creek Campground (WA), Keenes Horsecamp (WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Takhlakh Lake Campground
Cell signal at Takhlakh Lake Campground (Randle, WA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Takhlakh Lake Campground sits at an elevation of 4,400 feet in a well-shaded location next to its namesake lake. The campground sits at the base of Mt. Adams, providing visitors with incredible views in every direction.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as a federal campground with high demand
RVs over 25 feet not recommended at this location
Plan for spring mosquitoes and summer biting flies
Peak hiking season with access to Mt. Adams trails; campground operates May through October with short seasonal window
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From I-5: Take exit 68 and head east on US Highway 12 to Randle, Washington. 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 Forest Road 2329 and follow it through the junction with Forest Road 5601. Proceed on Forest Road 2329 for 3/4-mile to the campground. The last 7 miles of Forest Road 23 are gravel surfaced.
Campground entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Gifford Pinchot National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Gifford Pinchot National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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