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Western Lake Campground

Western Lake Campground is located near the coast in Washington, offering a landscape of forests and water bodies. Temperatures range from 40°F in winter to 70°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Pacific Ocean beaches and the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge.

Description

Washington State Department of Natural Resources (WADNR)

Washington State Department of Natural Resources (WADNR) State Resource Management Area

The 90,000-acre Yacolt Burn State Forest, and nearby areas to the north and east in Cowlitz, Clark, Skamania, and Klickitat counties, are working forests. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages timber production, biomass byproducts, communication tower leases, and other activities in the forest to help fund local county services and the construction of public K-12 schools throughout Washington.

Located north of Naselle, this five tent-only campsite lake is situated on the way up to Radar Ridge. There is a short trail that goes around the lake and a trail connecting to Snag Lake.

Fee Info

Discover pass required

Reservation Info

Camping stays are limited to 10 days within a 365-day period. Don't ride ATVs or motorcycles in campgrounds.

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Location

Western Lake Campground is located in Washington

Detail location of campground

Directions

Start at milepost 3 on SR-4. Go north on C-Line Road; take the left fork at Naselle Youth Camp entrance for 2.9 miles. Turn left on C-2600 Road for 0.9 miles. Turn right on C-2650 Road for .3 miles to the site.

Coordinates

46.42283332402636 N
123.82108918892348 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Connectivity

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    T-Mobile5G
    Excellent Coverage
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    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 1 user
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    AT&T5G
    Excellent Coverage

Site Types

  • Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Toilets
  • Pets

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Reviewed Jul. 2, 2025

Quiet and underused

Easy to get to and a beautiful lake. When I was there, there were a couple of beaver working at the head of the lake. A quiet location and if you go farther up the road there is a viewpoint that lets you see clear to the coast on a sunny day.

Month of VisitAugust

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Western Lake Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Western Lake Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Western Lake Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.