Campground: Forlorn Lakes
Trout Lake, Washington · 3,711 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
Wildfire 16 mi W: High Lava, 2,899 acres, 95% contained
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 3,711 ft (1,131 m)3,711 ft1,131 m
- Land
- Gifford Pinchot National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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About
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.
Fees: Overnight Use:
From USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signal- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Campground: Forlorn Lakes: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Sunny, 8% chance of rain59°46°
- ThuSunny59°46°
- FriSunny63°45°
- SatChance Light Rain, 40% chance of rain49°35°
- SunMostly Sunny, 14% chance of rain50°38°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapForlorn Lakes Campground: Sites 13-15
Public Land · 0.2 mi · Trout Lake
Forlorn Lakes Campground: Sites 9-12
Public Land · 0.2 mi · Trout Lake
Forlorn Lakes Campground: Sites 4-8
Public Land · 0.3 mi · Trout Lake
3 more within 25 mi
6 OpenStreetMap entries in Trout Lake share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 2.6 mi
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- 4.1 mi
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- 4.6 mi
Thomas Lake Campsites
Trout Lake, WA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- 5.8 mi
Little Goose Campground
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- 8.2 mi
Camp site
Carson, WA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- 8.5 mi
Camp site
Carson, WA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Location and contact
Data from USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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