Walupt Lake Campground is 21 miles off of highway 12. Traveling from I-5, you take FR2160, which if off to the right past Randall, but before Packwood. The 21 miles of gravel road may seem intimidating, but it is actually one of the nicer FR's I've been on. A few rough spots here and there. But no sheer drop-offs, and no huge sink holes. There are plenty of signs to tell you which direction to go, and the last mile or so is actually paved. When you drive up to the campground, you are welcomed with a beautiful view of the lake.

There are plenty of nice campsites, I think 51 total. There are two Multi-Family sites, but we decided to take 2 single family sites and were better off for it. Cindy (Jerry's Mom), did a really nice job getting two private sites that had a trail connecting the two families together.

The camp hosts did an excellent job keeping the camp area clean. They were extremely friendly hosts and stopped by several times to make sure all was good. Unfortunately, they ended up having to evict a group of rowdies, but all the rest of the campers were extremely greatful to them! They have bundles of firewood available for about $5.00 each (the same price Jerry and I paid in Randall.)

There are also some trailheads leading out of the camp, so if you are interested in hiking part of the PCT, you can park in the day use area and do some backpacking. Of course, you would need a forest pass, which can be purchased at the hosts site.

The lake also offers some good fishing spots. You can bring a boat (small motors are allowed) or fish from the bank in several areas. I would suggest waders of some sort, as you can wade way out into the lake before the drop off.

I would recommend this camp to anyone who likes to be up in the mountains, near a glacier fed lake, but doesn't want to hike to get there. It was actually warm enough to go swimming. I plan on returning, but next time I'll have a small boat and a fishing pole!

Elevation 3,930 feet. Campsite season is from Mid-May to Mid-October. Trolling motors on boats permitted. A trail out of the campground, to the upper end of the lake, leads to the Goat Rocks wilderness and offers outstanding hiking. Two of the trails are Nannie Ridge #98 and Walupt Trail #101. The Walupt Lake Trail was used into the century by Yakima people who came to the 384-acre lake and fished for native trout, using fish traps. You can also reach the PCT from this area. Facilities include fire rings (very nice ones in fact), bathrooms, water, picnic tables, and a boat ramp. You can get more detailed information on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest website.