“Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and celebrate the journey.” – Fitzhugh Mullan
Takhlakh Lake
This beauty is 40 miles from a main road, the last 7 of them very bumpy gravel.... but the view is well worth it. Takhlakh Lake Campground sits at an elevation of 4,400 feet at the base of Mt. Adams, providing visitors with incredible views in every direction. Takhlakh Lake is located in the northern most portion of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Breathtaking views of Mt Adams, several trails, peaceful kayaking, and no cell phone service make this campground a favorite destination. It is a managed campground that takes reservations (a negative in our book), with 54 campsites (click here for a map), vault toilets, and no drinking water or showers. We were in site #25. It has just enough room for 2 vehicles, you pay extra for the second. There is a 1.1 mi loop trail around the lake and several others nearby as well as access to the Pacific Crest Trail. Site #44 would make a good double site for people camping together. Site #38 is a good site as well.
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
46.28083, -121.59861
46°16'51"N, 121°35'55"W
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.
46.28083, -121.59861
46°16'51"N, 121°35'55"W
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.