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Takhlakh Lake Campground

Gifford Pinchot National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundMount Rainier NPWashington⭐ 4.2 (161)
Takhlakh Lake Campground
🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Fri Aug 28–Mon Aug 31
7 of the last 86 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 2h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🔥 Just opened — our latest scan caught 2 cancellations here, marked below
📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Takhlakh Lake Campground in Washington has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Aug 28–Mon Aug 31. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened 1h agosites #048
Fri Aug 28 – Sun Aug 302 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened 1h agosites #049
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →sites #018, #025, #045
Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →👥 AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND #021 & AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND #022 next to each othersites #009, #015, #017, #021, #022, #026
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites #020, #024, #046
Mon Aug 31 – Wed Sep 22 nightsbook these dates →sites #019
Tue Sep 1 – Thu Sep 32 nightsbook these dates →sites #050
Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →sites #023

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 30 openings at Takhlakh Lake Campground over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 7–26 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $25–$45/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆149 ratings
5★86
4★31
3★13
2★13
1★6
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T0.3/4
T-Mobile0.1/4
Verizon0.0/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Takhlakh Lake Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Takhlakh Lake Campground?

Takhlakh Lake Campground in Washington takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Takhlakh Lake Campground?

Campsite fees at Takhlakh Lake Campground run about $25–$45/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Takhlakh Lake Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Takhlakh Lake Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Takhlakh Lake Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 30 openings at Takhlakh Lake Campground over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 7–26 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Takhlakh Lake Campground a good campground?

Takhlakh Lake Campground holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 161 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Takhlakh Lake Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Takhlakh Lake Campground, AT&T rates highest at 0.3 out of 5 from 37 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Takhlakh Lake Campground located?

Takhlakh Lake Campground is located in Mount Rainier NP, Washington. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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