Gifford Pinchot National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: Randle, WA, WA
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$45 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (89 reviews)
Season: May through October
Walupt Lake Campground offers scenic views of Mt. Adams and the surrounding forest on the west end of Walupt Lake. The sites here provide plenty of privacy and ample shade form the surrounding hemlock, cedar and fir trees.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
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Walupt Lake Campground offers scenic views of Mt. Adams with plenty of privacy under hemlock, cedar, and fir trees. It's an excellent choice for fishing, swimming, boating, and exploring nearby hiking and biking trails.
Wildlife alert: American Pika, Snowshoe Hare, Pacific Marten, Mountain Goat, Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Northern Yellow Warbler, and Golden-crowned Kinglet have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for Walupt Lake Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Visit Thursday or midweek for quieter conditions Bring your own water supply as there is no water available at the campground
Skip Walupt Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups—this campground has no hookups and is only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require garbage service—none is available. You're visiting outside the May through October season when the campground is closed.
Best time to visit Walupt Lake Campground: August — Weather is not too hot, lake conditions are perfect for swimming, and midweek visits are quiet and peaceful according to camper reviews..
Nearby campgrounds: Cody Horsecamp (WA), Keenes Horsecamp (WA), Cat Creek Campground (WA), Horseshoe Lake Campground (WA).
Cell signal at Walupt 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.
Walupt Lake Campground offers scenic views of Mt. Adams and the surrounding forest on the west end of Walupt Lake. The sites here provide plenty of privacy and ample shade form the surrounding hemlock, cedar and fir trees.
Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Visit Thursday or midweek for quieter conditions
Bring your own water supply as there is no water available at the campground
Weather is not too hot, lake conditions are perfect for swimming, and midweek visits are quiet and peaceful according to camper reviews.
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.









Take I-5 to Highway 12 towards Packwood, then take Highway 21 to FS Road 2160 to the campground.
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