Pro scans every minute· 119K campsites tracked

Hard to BookNational Forest

Walupt Lake Campground

Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington

Sold out? We check Walupt Lake Campground for cancellations and email you the moment a site opens.

Cancellation alerts

Sold out for your dates?

ArriveLeave

Free to start. Email alerts included.

As of October 2026, Walupt Lake Campground is a campground in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington with 28 campsites. Walupt Lake Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

PermitSnag checks Walupt Lake Campground for availability and tells alert holders when a site opens up.
Walupt Lake Campground is located at 46.4231° N, 121.4736° W.

people allowed on 24 of 28 sites: 8
people allowed on each of the 3 largest sites: 16

Walupt Lake Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

open, tap to book on Recreation.govsold outin your alert

Stay and booking rules

Taxes apply

Published by Recreation.gov for Walupt Lake Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Walupt Lake Campground

345623242526272829313338394071213141516172122

Standard 19
Tent 9

What an RV fits

10 ft1 site
20 ft9 sites
30 ft9 sites

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Gravel road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, photography, stargazing, horse riding.

All sites at Walupt Lake Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
003	Main Loop	Standard	8	30 ft
004	Main Loop	Standard	8	30 ft
005	Main Loop	Standard	8	20 ft
006	Main Loop	Standard	8	30 ft
023	Main Loop	Standard	8	20 ft
024	Main Loop	Tent	8	-
025	Main Loop	Standard	8	30 ft
026	Main Loop	Standard	8	30 ft
027	Main Loop	Standard	8	10 ft
028	Main Loop	Standard	8	20 ft
029	Main Loop	Standard	8	20 ft
030 Multi	Main Loop	Standard	16	30 ft
031	Main Loop	Standard	8	20 ft
032 Multi	Main Loop	Standard	16	20 ft

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
033	Main Loop	Standard	8	20 ft
038	Main Loop	Tent	8	-
039	Main Loop	Tent	8	-
040	Main Loop	Tent	8	-
007	Sub Loop	Standard	8	30 ft
008 Multi	Sub Loop	Tent	16	-
012	Sub Loop	Tent	8	-
013	Sub Loop	Tent	6	-
014	Sub Loop	Standard	8	30 ft
015	Sub Loop	Standard	8	20 ft
016	Sub Loop	Standard	8	20 ft
017	Sub Loop	Tent	8	-
021	Sub Loop	Tent	8	-
022	Sub Loop	Standard	8	30 ft

About Walupt Lake Campground

Overview

Walupt Lake Campground offers scenic views of Mt. Adams and the surrounding forest on the west end of Walupt Lake. The sites here provide plenty of privacy and ample shade form the surrounding hemlock, cedar and fir trees.

Walupt Lake Campground is a great choice for visitors looking to fish, swim, boat or explore the numerous hiking, biking and horseback riding trails in the area.

Recreation

Anglers can fish for brook, rainbow and cutthroat trout in Walupt Lake. Swimming and the use of motorized and non-motorized boats is also permitted.

Numerous trailheads can be accessed from this campground. Walupt Lake Trail, Nannie Ridge Trail and Coleman Weedpatch Trail are popular hiking and equestrian trails.

Facilities

Walupt Lake Campground offers some tent-only sites, but standard sites have gravel spurs that can accommodate RVs between 20-40 feet. Each walk-in tent site along the lake shore has a small beach area.

Campsites include picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets are provided on the premises.

A horse camp is adjacent to this campground.

Natural Features

Walupt Lake spans 384 acres and is the second largest lake in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The clear mountain waters are popular with anglers who come here to cast for Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout.

This campground is surrounded by the Goat Rocks Wilderness, named for the rugged peaks where numerous mountain goats are found. Scattered throughout the area are alpine meadows, lakes and ponds.

Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (360) 686-3008 for general information.

Nearby Attractions

Walupt Lake's location between Mt. Adams, Mt. Rainier and Mount St. Helens makes it possible to explore any of these areas on a day trip.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations

Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.

A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

No-Shows

A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.

No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Refunds

Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.

Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.

For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.

In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

Rules and notices at Walupt Lake Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Walupt Lake Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Check in: 2 pm, Check out: 12 pm (noon)

ATTENTION: There is no longer potable water available at Walupt Lake Campground. Please plan on bringing your own water.

Horses prohibited except in designated horse camps

No OHVs or ATVs allowed in the campground

Click here for more information about Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

Extra vehicle fee of $8.00/night of stay.

Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.

Recreation.gov permit and campground cancellations →

Walupt Lake Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Walupt Lake Campground?

Walupt Lake Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Walupt Lake Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Walupt Lake Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Walupt Lake Campground have?

Walupt Lake Campground has 28 campsites.