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Gnat Creek Campground

Its 5 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs $15 walk-in tent sites, $5 extra vehicle, and it is open year-round. Gnat Creek Campground is a State Forest campground near Knappa, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

State Forest · Knappa, Oregon

Managed by
State Forest

Gnat Creek Trail: A one-mile trail links the campground to the Gnat Creek Fish Hatchery and continues another 2.5 miles up Gnat Creek, a Columbia River tributary with salmon and steelhead runs. (oregon.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
State Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
$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
5
Tent sites
5
RV sites
0
Walk-in sites
5
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.

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

Rules

Stay limit
14 days
Pets
Allowed

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

Access and cell service

Elevation
130 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (7/1 Mbps)
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
Verizon
4G LTE and 5G (7/1 Mbps)
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.

46.1771, -123.5050 in Clatsop. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Gnat Creek Campground is open year-round .

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Gnat Creek Campground?
No. Gnat 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 Gnat Creek Campground?
Camping at Gnat Creek Campground costs $15 walk-in tent sites, $5 extra vehicle.
How many campsites does Gnat Creek Campground have?
Gnat Creek Campground has 5 campsites, including 5 tent sites, 0 RV sites, and 5 walk-in sites.
Is there drinking water at Gnat Creek Campground?
No. Gnat Creek Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Gnat Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Gnat Creek Campground.
When is Gnat Creek Campground open?
Gnat Creek Campground is open year-round.
How long can you stay at Gnat Creek Campground?
The stay limit at Gnat Creek Campground is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Gnat Creek Campground?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE and 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon at Gnat Creek Campground. 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 Gnat Creek Campground?
Gnat Creek Campground is managed by the state forestry agency.

Around Gnat Creek Campground

fishypedia.com · 22 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Snag Lake, whose mapped center point is 22 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Snag Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

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