Gifford Pinchot/Takhlakh Lake

zach r

Had an awesome time camping here, such amazing Views and hiking trails, very clean bathrooms and well stocked.

Gina Swanson

Such a beautiful, peaceful place! We were there for one night, and enjoyed the trail around the lake, swimming in the lake, the quiet, wooded campground & the beautiful views of Mt. Adams.

Audrey Danals

We started our 4-day backpacking trip at this campground, and while I would love to give it a four-star rating, there are literally no amenities other than a pit toilet. Five stars for the forest of course, because the forest is always wonderful, but Washington state has abdicated all of its (vast) funding for something else😑. No water!? Why am I paying $20 a night to throw down my tent here. It should be a free campground. I suppose it could be free because there is no camp host. But the minute you don't pay your fee, there will be a $100,000 a year ranger rolling up in his $75,000 brand new pickup truck to give you a ticket. I'm just about done with Washington State.

Kristen

You have to see it! Beautiful from every angle of the lake. Camp at the campground or use the day use area to hike around the lake or further for a longer adventure.

Lory & Karlea

If you can deal with the spring mosquitoes and summer biting flies, this is like heaven on earth. Mt Adams looms as a sentinel across the lake, there are campsites (don’t recommend any mh over 25’ and getting reservations can be a challenge), outhouses, boat launch (people-powered floats only), and lots of hiking opportunities. The road in/out can be challenging, but this is MY special place.