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Gatton Creek Campground

Its 5 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs $25 per night per walk-in site; additional vehicle $5 per night, and it is open from May to September. Gatton Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near Aberdeen, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Aberdeen, Washington

Gatton Creek Trail through a fallen tree in the Olympic National ForestSunset over Lake Quinault near Gatton Creek, in wildfire smoke (August 2018)Lake Quinault from its east end
Gatton Creek Trail through a fallen tree in the Olympic National ForestSunset over Lake Quinault near Gatton Creek, in wildfire smoke (August 2018)Lake Quinault from its east end1 / 3

Gatton Creek Trail through a fallen tree in the Olympic National Forest. Photo: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain

Managed by
National Forest

Gatton Creek Campground sits inside Olympic National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Lake Quinault: Walk-in sites on the south shore of Lake Quinault beside Gatton Creek, looking across to Olympic National Park; Gatton Creek Trail #888 starts across South Shore Road. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
$25 per night per walk-in site; additional vehicle $5 per night

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
5
Tent sites
5
Walk-in sites
5
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 consecutive days at a developed site; 21 days per calendar year

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
197 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE; 5G mapped about 0.3 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.3 mi away
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.1 mi away
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.

47.4731, -123.8380 in Grays Harbor. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Gatton Creek Campground is open from May to September , at 197 ft.

Sources: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Gatton Creek Campground?
No. Gatton 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 Gatton Creek Campground?
Camping at Gatton Creek Campground costs $25 per night per walk-in site; additional vehicle $5 per night.
How many campsites does Gatton Creek Campground have?
Gatton Creek Campground has 5 campsites, including 5 tent sites and 5 walk-in sites.
Is there drinking water at Gatton Creek Campground?
No. Gatton Creek Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Gatton Creek Campground open?
Gatton Creek Campground is open from May to September.
How long can you stay at Gatton Creek Campground?
The stay limit at Gatton Creek Campground is 14 consecutive days at a developed site; 21 days per calendar year.
Is there cell service at Gatton Creek Campground?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T at Gatton Creek Campground. It shows none at Gatton Creek Campground from T-Mobile or Verizon, though T-Mobile shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.3 mi away and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.1 mi away. 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 Gatton Creek Campground?
Gatton Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Gatton Creek Campground

fishypedia.com · 26 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Failor Lake, whose mapped center point is 26 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Failor Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 12 miles

Wynoochee Lake's mapped center point is 12 miles from Gatton Creek Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Wynoochee Lake water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Reservable Falls Creek Aberdeen · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $25 per night Reservable Willaby Aberdeen · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $25 per night First-come Campbell Tree Grove Aberdeen · National Forest Season May to September Fee Free First-come North Fork Campground Port Angeles · National Park Service Season Year-round Fee $20/night

More campgrounds: camping near Aberdeen and campgrounds in Grays Harbor.

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First-come, first-served $25 per night per walk-in site; additional vehicle $5 per night
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