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Campground: Forlorn Lakes
11 mi west of Trout Lake, WA · AT&T 4G
About Campground: Forlorn Lakes
Forlorn Lakes, one of the most popular campgrounds in the southern part of the forest, offers 25 campsites scattered around the wooded shores of small, picturesque lakes. Swimming and fishing are possible in the larger lakes. Huckleberry bushes grow in the campground and surrounding area making this site very popular during huckleberry season. The campsites at a maximum 18 feet long are suitable for tent camping and small campers or RV's. The day use area has lake views, picnic tables, and fire rings. The campground is very popular, the camping spots fill early in the week. Forlorn Lakes offers nearby access to Indian Heaven via the [East Crater Trailhead](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recreation/recarea/?recid=32026). View a [Forlorn Lakes Campground map](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1121153.pdf). (.pdf)
- Fees: - **Camping:** - Single site: $15/night - Double sites: $30/night - **Extra Vehicle:** $5/vehicle
- Managed by: USFS - Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- Where: 11 mi west of Trout Lake, WA · 45.95891, -121.75701
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Crater | Horse | 1.5 mi | 2.5 mi |
| Tombstone Lake | Hiking | 2.3 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Thomas Lake | Hiking | 2.5 mi | 3.4 mi |
| Shortcut | Horse | 2.7 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Pct: Gifford Pinchot | Horse | 2.9 mi | 130.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Cottonwood Canyon State Park (Dark Sky Park), 57 mi.
Dump station: 11.1 mi
Propane: 14.5 mi
Camps nearby
- Campground: Goose Lake 1.3 mi
- Blue Lake Campsites 2.5 mi
- Trailhead: Crest Camp 4 mi
- Horse Camp: Falls Creek 4.1 mi
- Lake Wapiki Camping Area 4.1 mi
- Falls Creek Horse Camp 4.2 mi