Tillicum Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $10 per night. Tillicum Campground is a National Forest campground near Trout Lake, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Trout Lake, Washington

A campsite with a picnic table and fire ring at Tillicum Campground

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A campsite with a picnic table and fire ring at Tillicum Campground. Photo: USDA Forest Service, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

Managed by: National Forest
Max RV length: 18 ft

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

Huckleberry fields: A higher-elevation wooded campground popular in huckleberry season; Tillicum Trail #21 leaves from the campground. The road through it is rutted, best with high clearance. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single Site: $10 per night

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

Sites and hookups

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 consecutive days in one spot; 28 days per calendar year on the forest
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Pets: Allowed

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

Access and cell service

Elevation: 4,300 ft

46.1235, -121.7791 in Skamania. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Tillicum Campground?

No. Tillicum 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 Tillicum Campground?

Camping at Tillicum Campground costs Single Site: $10 per night.

Is there drinking water at Tillicum Campground?

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

Are dogs allowed at Tillicum Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Tillicum Campground.

How long can you stay at Tillicum Campground?

The stay limit at Tillicum Campground is 14 consecutive days in one spot; 28 days per calendar year on the forest.

Is there cell service at Tillicum 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 Tillicum 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 Tillicum Campground?

Tillicum Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Tillicum Campground

fishypedia.com · 12 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Council Lake, whose mapped center point is 12 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Council Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Tillicum Campground, in a straight line: Carson Hot Springs (hot spring, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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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 (maxRvLengthFt, quietHours, petsAllowed, fee, water, notableFeature, photos), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-29

Photo credits

Photo 1: USDA Forest Service, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Photo 2: USDA Forest Service, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

First-come, first-served Single Site: $10 per night

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