Openings · last 7 days
15
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 15 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232861
When Takhlakh Lake Campground reopens
Takhlakh Lake Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
22
Openings · last 90 days
24
Only 24 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026 · of 54 monitored sites
Of the 108 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026): 66 reserved · 42 unavailable (cause unspecified). Of the facility's 54 monitored sites, 36 can be reserved online and 18 are first-come, first-served.
No online availability right now
Of the 108 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026): 66 reserved · 42 unavailable (cause unspecified). A free alert tells you if any date opens online.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 108
Reserved (of online inventory)66 / 66
Of the 108 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026): 66 reserved · 42 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are a mix of reserved, closed, unreleased and non-reservable dates.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 54 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
About Takhlakh Lake Campground
Overview
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.
Recreation
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.
Facilities
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 campfire rings.
Takhlakh Lake Campground offers accessible sites and activities and amenities that support current accessibility standards.
Natural Features
Takhlakh Lake is part of the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, which is located in the northernmost portion of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
This location offers breathtaking views of not only Mt. Adams, but also Mt. Rainier, and Mt. Saint Helens.
Nearby Attractions
Near the campground, hikers can access trailheads for the 2,663-mile Pacific Crest Trail. This leads to the Highline Trail, which attracts experienced hikers and backpackers for its views of Mt. Rainier, Mount St. Helens and Oregon's Mt. Hood.
54 monitored sites18 FCFS sitesRVs up to 99 ftNo hookups54 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 12
Getting there
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.
Gifford Pinchot Nf Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, Randle, WA 98377541-338-7869
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232861 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232861 · Takhlakh Lake Campground · Randle WA5 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Takhlakh Lake Campground?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 108 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at Takhlakh Lake Campground. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 24 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Takhlakh Lake Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 15 site-date openings at Takhlakh Lake Campground in the last 7 days, 22 over 30 days and 24 over the last 90.
Which sites at Takhlakh Lake Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
16 of the 54 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 99 ft.
Does Takhlakh Lake Campground have online availability right now?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, none of the 108 tracked site-nights are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.
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