Established Camping

Forlorn Lakes

7 Reviews

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.

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

Tent Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Equestrian

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

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Molly S.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 28, 2022

Beautiful 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.

SiteSite 16

Month of VisitOctober

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Paula G.

Ranger

Reviewed Jul. 13, 2021

Great hidden spot

Stumbled upon a great spot at one of the forlorn lakes. Spot 14 Very quiet and serene location.

Site14

Month of VisitAugust

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Paula G.

Ranger

Reviewed Jul. 11, 2021

Great spot!

Very quiet, first come first serve camp sites off the beaten path. We will be back!

Site14

Month of VisitAugust

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.