Recreation area

Trailhead: Sand Lake

Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Washington — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Provides access to: Sand Lake Trail #60 which enters William O. Douglas Wilderness from the south. Sand Lake Trail climbs to meet the Pacific Crest Trail #2000 at Sand Lake.

Getting there

From Packwood, Wa follow US-12 E for 19 miles and turn left on Forest Road 1284 and drive 2.7 miles to the trailhead.

Activities

  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.