USDA Forest Service · Washington
Forlorn Lakes Campground
USDA Forest Service · Washington, United States
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,711 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · T-Mobile none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- S FORLORN LKS (NFSR 6040000) · crushed aggregate or gravel · high clearance vehicles
- Nearest town
- Carson, Washington; Trout Lake, Washington
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
US Forest Service campground. 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. A wilderness permit is required when entering Indian Heaven Wilderness. Wilderness permits are free and self-issued at the trailhead. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Fees
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $15 per night
Double Site: $30 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per night
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34° | 26° | 0° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 34° | 24° | 6° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 25° | 19° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 43° | 29° | 19° | 72° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 53° | 39° | 27° | 76° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 61° | 42° | 33° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 73° | 50° | 42° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 75° | 52° | 42° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 67° | 47° | 36° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 52° | 37° | 30° | 73° | 2 of 10 |
| November | 40° | 30° | 14° | 56° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 34° | 25° | 13° | 55° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Trailhead: East Crater · 1.5 mi as the crow flies
East Crater 2.5 mi Hike · Drive there - Trailhead: Indian Race Track - South · 3.4 mi as the crow flies
Indian Racetrack 3.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Trailhead: Crest Camp · 4.1 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Trailhead: Indian Race Track - North · 4.3 mi as the crow flies
Upper Falls Creek 9.3 mi Hike · Drive there - Trailhead: McClellan Meadows-Upper · 4.4 mi as the crow flies
McClellan Meadows 2.9 mi Hike · Drive there
All 365 trails in Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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- Goose Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
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- Peterson Prairie Cabin · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 1 sites
- Mountain View Group Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
- Cultus Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot NF · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 2 sites
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