U.S. Forest Service · Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Trout Lake, WA

Tillicum Campground

A higher elevation, wooded campground especially popular during huckleberry season as this site is located in a part of the forest with many huckleberry bushes. Tillicum Trail #21 leads out of the campground.

Closed for the seasonFirst-come, first-served5 sitesFrom $10 per nightTents only

Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.

More like this: first-come in Washington · tent only in Washington

Tillicum Campgroundcampsite
Photos courtesy of USFS · Recreation.gov
3fires
active
High Lava · 23 mi away · 2,899 acres
2 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
Fees$10/Night

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestGifford Pinchot National Forest
Fees$10/Night
RulesMaximum vehicle length is 18 feet.

Gifford Pinchot National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Tillicum Campground30°40°50°60°70°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 32.2°F averageFebruary: 34.8°F averageMarch: 39.3°F averageApril: 45.6°F averageMay: 53.7°F averageJune: 59.4°F averageJuly: 66.9°F averageAugust: 66.4°F averageSeptember: 58.8°F averageOctober: 47.5°F averageNovember: 37.5°F averageDecember: 31.1°F averageTemp °F
The line is the average temperature at Mt Adams RS, 14 miles from the campground at 1,950 feet, station USC00455659 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020.

Getting there

From Trout Lake, Washington take State Highway 141 for over a mile to Trout Lake Creek Road and turn right. Continue on Trout Lake Creek Road until it crosses the forest boundary where it becomes Forest Road 88. Continue on Forest Road 88 to the Big Tire intersection. Fork left onto Forest Road 8851.

Nearest townTrout Lake, Washington
Coordinates46.1235° N, 121.7791° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    High Lava

    23 mi from the campground · 2,899 acres · 95% contained

  • Prescribed
    Tracy Hill Rx

    32 mi from the campground · 28 acres

  • Prescribed
    Top Of The World Rx

    33 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗14.7 mi
Outdoor gearRMI Expeditions - Mountaineering Guide Service ↗45.6 mi
RV sales & serviceCamping World ↗48.6 mi

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Worth a stop

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

A higher elevation, wooded campground especially popular during huckleberry season as this site is located in a part of the forest with many huckleberry bushes. Tillicum Trail #21 leads out of the campground.

Guidebooks for Washington

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  • Best Tent Camping: Washington
    Ellie Kozlowski, 2018
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  • Washington camping
    Tom Stienstra, 2018
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  • Hiking Waterfalls in Washington
    Sawyer Scheer, 2019
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Tillicum Campground?

No. Tillicum Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Tillicum Campground?

$10/Night

Source: Forest Service

Is Tillicum Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Tillicum Campground have?

5 sites.

Source: Forest Service

Can I bring an RV to Tillicum Campground?

Tillicum Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

What is the nearest town to Tillicum Campground?

Trout Lake, Washington.

Source: Getting there

What if Tillicum Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Lower Falls Campground (5.3 mi), Cultus Creek CG Gifford Pinchot NF (5.3 mi, first-come), and Lewis River Hc Gifford Pinchot NF (5.5 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby