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Gales Creek Campground

Its 19 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs $20 vehicle sites, $15 walk-in tent sites, $5 extra vehicle, and it is open from mid-May to early October. Gales Creek Campground is a State Forest campground near Forest Grove, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

State Forest · Forest Grove, Oregon

The Gales Creek Campground sign on the Wilson River Highway (OR 6)A trail along Gales Creek in the Coast Range near the campgroundThe Wilson River Highway near Gales Creek Campground
The Gales Creek Campground sign on the Wilson River Highway (OR 6)A trail along Gales Creek in the Coast Range near the campgroundThe Wilson River Highway near Gales Creek Campground1 / 3

The Gales Creek Campground sign on the Wilson River Highway (OR 6). Photo: Oregon Department of Transportation, CC BY 2.0

Managed by
State Forest

Getting a site

Managed by
State Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
$20 vehicle sites, $15 walk-in tent sites, $5 extra vehicle

Sources: services.arcgis.com, accessed 2026-09-29; oregon.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
19
Tent sites
3
Walk-in sites
3
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: services.arcgis.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 days in any 35-day period
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Pets
Allowed

Sources: services.arcgis.com, accessed 2026-09-29; oregon.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
906 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
4G LTE
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Gales Creek Campground is open from mid-May to early October , at 906 ft.

Sources: services.arcgis.com, accessed 2026-09-29; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Gales Creek Campground?
No. Gales Creek Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Gales Creek Campground?
Camping at Gales Creek Campground costs $20 vehicle sites, $15 walk-in tent sites, $5 extra vehicle.
How many campsites does Gales Creek Campground have?
Gales Creek Campground has 19 campsites, including 3 tent sites and 3 walk-in sites.
Is there drinking water at Gales Creek Campground?
Yes, Gales Creek Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Gales Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Gales Creek Campground.
When is Gales Creek Campground open?
Gales Creek Campground is open from mid-May to early October.
How long can you stay at Gales Creek Campground?
The stay limit at Gales Creek Campground is 14 days in any 35-day period.
Is there cell service at Gales Creek Campground?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from Verizon at Gales Creek Campground. It shows none at Gales Creek Campground from AT&T, though AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away. It shows none from T-Mobile at or within about half a mile. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Gales Creek Campground?
Gales Creek Campground is managed by the state forestry agency.

Around Gales Creek Campground

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More campgrounds: camping near Forest Grove and campgrounds in Washington.

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First-come, first-served $20 vehicle sites, $15 walk-in tent sites, $5 extra vehicle
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