Camp ObserverTakhlakh Lake Campground
Camp site features
Across 54 camp sites:
- Fire pit: 31 of 54 sites
- Picnic table: 31 of 54 sites
- Pets allowed: all 54 sites
- Longest RV: 99 ft
- Largest party: 12 people
Fees
Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00
Directions
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.
Stay Limit
Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.
Reviews
Cindy P
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Reviewed 12 days ago
I have been camping at Lake Takhalakh for years. It never disappoints.
Robert a
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Reviewed a month ago
We recently made a reservation for an RV site 24, which says it should fit RV length 33 ft. When we arrived, there’s no way our 27 ft trailer could fit the site. It’s definitely not long enough. Since it was late, we didn’t want to disturb the campground host so we found a first come, first serve site. The next morning, we paid for the FCFS campsite and told the campground host he can cancel and release our original site 24 since we will not use it. We know he released it since we saw the sign on the site post that it was available.
Since there was no WiFi service at the campground, we requested a refund through recreation.gov on the app after the trip. The refund would have to be determined via the campground host per the app.
The campground host denied the refund. We didn’t expect the first night to be refunded so was just hoping for a partial refund for the nights we double paid for both sites due to the falsely advertised site length at least.
Disappointed that that couldn’t be accommodated. Make sure you double check the RV site length before coming here.
Keanu D
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Reviewed a month ago
Quiet, secluded campground. Great views of Mt Adams. Stars were bright at night and the sunrise was beautiful, so I’d recommend visiting when skies are clear.
Arhen R
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Reviewed a month ago
The road is VERY BAD!!! DONT LET ANY REVIEW DECEIVE YOU. that 6ish miles of unpaved coming from trout lake has so many HUGE POTHOLES its crazy. Take it EXTREMELY SLOW. Also the sun hits through trees its hard to spot so dont speed up thinking they ended, just around the corner will be tons more. The last bit of pavement after the final turn is relieving though.
Some pavement is warbled but just watch for their markings saying to slow down on the road itself. No signs 👎
Other than that. THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST CAMPGROUNDS IVE EVER VISITED. THE BEST 👌 VIEW FROM A LAKE TO A MOUNTAIN EVER. ITS PHENOMENAL AND ITS SOOOO CLOSE.
The little loop around the lake and up the lava beds DO IT!!! SO FREAKING WORTH IT. clear days you've got a GREAT shot of Rainier and if you know what youre looking for eastern edge of st helens.
Almost none of the sites get a view of the mtn and only a small handful of sites have a view of the lake. So get reserved early if yall want something other than just trees.
Plus we went on the last "open" wknd and there were literally no mosquitoes. Chatted up some other frequent campers and they said mosquitoes are no joke and almost left early in mid august because of them.
Pack plenty of water and double even triple check items bringing cause trips into town are nearly 4 hours if you forget something...that dang road.
But the views from all over are stunning regardless.
Oh and no review said it
..but they all have brand new tables at each site and a level pad for tents. Great feature!
Its a great spot and ill be going again in my lifetime. No doubt.
Ps we did it in a Chrysler TC minivan. Came from spokane so had to be mindful of gas or would've done it in a truck or jeep even.
Luke L
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Such a clean campground. Very nice facility. Clean toilets. Always beautiful here
jane p
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Reviewed 2 months ago
quiet and peaceful
Season dates
Peak season
Jul 2, 2027 – Sep 18, 2027
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Peak season
Jun 30, 2028 – Sep 16, 2028
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