Cat Creek Campground

Its 5 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $20 per night, and it is open from Mid May to Mid September. Cat Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near Randle, Washington.

Closed First-come, first-served

National Forest · Randle, Washington

Managed by: National Forest
Max RV length: 18 ft

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

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single Site: $20 per night

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 5
Max RV length: 18 ft

✓ Toilets
✓ Pets allowed
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and pets allowed. No potable water.

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

Rules

Stay limit: 14 days
Pets: Allowed

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

Access and cell service

Elevation: 3,000 ft

46.3485, -121.6236 in Skamania. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Cat Creek Campground is open from Mid May to Mid September , at 3,000 ft.

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

Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: The forest page shows the campground as temporarily closed.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Cat Creek Campground?

No. Cat 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 Cat Creek Campground?

Camping at Cat Creek Campground costs Single Site: $20 per night.

How many campsites does Cat Creek Campground have?

Cat Creek Campground has 5 campsites.

Is there drinking water at Cat Creek Campground?

No. Cat Creek Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Are dogs allowed at Cat Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Cat Creek Campground.

When is Cat Creek Campground open?

As of 2026-09-29: The forest page shows the campground as temporarily closed. Normally, it is open from Mid May to Mid September.

How long can you stay at Cat Creek Campground?

The stay limit at Cat Creek Campground is 14 days.

Is there cell service at Cat Creek Campground?

Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Cat Creek Campground. 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.

Who manages Cat Creek Campground?

Cat Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Cat Creek Campground

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Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (sites, maxRvLengthFt, petsAllowed, season, closure, fee, water, toilets), accessed 2026-09-29

First-come, first-served Single Site: $20 per night

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