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Takhlakh Lake Campground
20 mi north of Trout Lake, WA · No signal at camp
About Takhlakh Lake Campground
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. The campground has a short season, but it's a particularly popular destination for hikers exploring the trails around Mt. Adams. The campsite offers access to the Takhlakh Loop, an accessible trail suitable for all ages and skill levels and the Takhlakh Meadow Trail. The lake provides an ideal spot for anglers to cast for rainbow trout and for boaters looking to kayak or canoe. The lake is reserved for non-motorized use only. The campground consists of 54 back-in sites with unpaved parking spurs that vary in length from 15 to 40 feet. Some sites are tent only. No drinking water is provided at this campground, but other amenities include vault toilets, picnic tables and…
- Fees: Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00
- Season: 07/01/2025 – 09/22/2025
- Managed by: Gifford Pinchot National Forest, FS
- Where: 20 mi north of Trout Lake, WA · 46.28083, -121.59861
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takhlakh Loop | Horse | 0.1 mi | 0.9 mi |
| Tak Tak Meadow | Horse | 0.4 mi | 1.4 mi |
| High Lakes | Horse, Dirt bike | 0.7 mi | 9.0 mi |
| East Canyon Ridge | Horse, Dirt bike | 0.7 mi | 7.3 mi |
| Divide Camp | Horse | 1.2 mi | 3.0 mi |
| Boundary | Horse, Dirt bike | 1.5 mi | 46.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
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.Dump station: 19.5 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Chain of Lakes Campground 0.9 mi
- Campground: Olallie Lake 1.3 mi
- Council Lake Campground 2 mi
- Trailhead: Lily Basin Stock 2.3 mi
- Campground: Horseshoe Lake 2.4 mi
- Campground: Killen Creek 2.5 mi