[4] A popular 53-site campground on the west side of the lake brings summer and early fall campers as well as hikers[5] hiking the Takhlakh Loop Trail and the Takh Takh Meadows Trail, and nearby trails in the Mount Adams Wilderness.

[7] The name Takhlakh comes from a Native American word "takh", which means meadows.

The lake is popular for fishing, camping, and photography, often clearly reflecting Mount Adams.

[8] Adjacent Takhlakh Lake Campground is administered by the Cowlitz Ranger District of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

The loop from Packwood to Takhlakh Lake and the surrounding Midway High Lakes, along the scenic Cispus River to Randle, and back to Packwood along US Route 12 makes up the High Lakes Loop (Scenic Driving) from the White Pass Scenic Byway.