Established Camping
Forlorn Lakes
About
National Forest
Forlorn Lakes, one of the most popular campgrounds in the southern part of the forest, offers 25 campsites scattered around the wooded shores of small, picturesque lakes. Swimming and fishing are possible in the larger lakes. Huckleberry bushes grow in the campground and surrounding area making this site very popular during huckleberry season. The campsites at a maximum 18 feet long are suitable for tent camping and small campers or RV's. The day use area has lake views, picnic tables, and fire rings. The campground is very popular, the camping spots fill early in the week. Forlorn Lakes offers nearby access to Indian Heaven via the East Crater Trailhead.
Location
Forlorn Lakes is located in Washington
Directions
In Trout Lake, WA, at intersection of State Rt. 141 and Mt. Adams Rec Hwy, take Rt. 141 north 7.9 miles to Goose Lake/Forest Rt. 60 signs. Continue straight onto Rt. 60 and go 1.5 miles to "T" intersection. Turn right, staying on Rt. 60 (gravel) and go 0.1 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear right, continuing on Rt. 60, and go 1.7 miles to an intersection and Forlorn Lakes sign. Turn left at sign onto Forest Rt. 6030 and go 2 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign onto Forest Rt. 6040 into the campground or continue straight for another 0.2 miles to sites 22 through 25. NOTE: Forest Rt. 6030 becomes Forest Rt 6035 and is a dirt, rough, narrow roadway for last 1.8 miles.
Coordinates
45.9590002 N
121.75700097 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
GuideBeautiful lakeside campground
Great camp spot at site 16 with lots of room for tents and two picnic tables for a large group. The private path to the lake was the best part.
Heads up there are gravel roads to get to the campground but nothing too rough.
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RangerGreat hidden spot
Stumbled upon a great spot at one of the forlorn lakes. Spot 14 Very quiet and serene location.
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RangerGreat spot!
Very quiet, first come first serve camp sites off the beaten path. We will be back!
ScoutGreat place for friends and family
I’ve been there twice since and it’s still amazes me how beautiful the scenery is. Roads can be very bump but it’s worth it
ScoutBest camping EVER!
I discovered these lakes about a year ago and OMG I am obsessed. The campsites are unparalleled. All are lakeside on "private lakes". The only way to gain access to the lakes it through the campsites (the rest of the lake is overgrown and inaccessible). Many of the lakes in the PNW are filled with people but these are pristine alpine lakes. The restrooms (vault toilets) were clean. The only negative is how popular this spot has become. Unless you arrive on a Sunday afternoon or Monday, I think you are SOL. There are a lot of dispersed sites around the area but none as nice as Forlorn Lakes.
ps- the road turns to gravel about 15 minutes before you reach the site and its pretty bumpy in some spots. Take it SLOWWW.
GuideBeautiful, quiet, clean.
Beautiful lakes. The forest was lush, green and spotless. Our spot, 7, one of the lower lakes, was a great site. lake access, though no luck with fishing. The smaller lake this site backs up to is great for swimming and kayak/paddle-boarding. Neighbors were respectful. Trailer access limited to this area. Extremely quiet at night. Will definitely be revisiting these lakes! For fishing, I recommend the upper (biggest) lake in the area.
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TravelerRemote and private. Great mattress floating on the many lakes/ponds
bring what you'll need as there are no stores around, Trout lake is the closest facility. A little dusty at times, a bale of hay will keep the dust down. Nice floating lakes, not sure if they are stocked or not. Road can be a little rough in places, worth the effort to get there.
