Trout Lake Creek Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $15 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night. Trout Lake Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near Trout Lake, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Trout Lake, Washington

Managed by: National Forest

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

Trout Lake Creek: Some campsites sit on the banks of Trout Lake Creek; the campground is about 4 miles from the Sleeping Beauty hike. The access road is rough and not recommended for trailers or motor homes. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single Site: $15 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night

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

What's there

✓ Toilets
✓ Pets allowed
✕ Potable water

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

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: 2,200 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T: 4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
T-Mobile: No coverage mapped
Verizon: No coverage mapped

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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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Trout Lake Creek Campground?

No. Trout Lake 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 Trout Lake Creek Campground?

Camping at Trout Lake Creek Campground costs Single Site: $15 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night.

Is there drinking water at Trout Lake Creek Campground?

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

Are dogs allowed at Trout Lake Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Trout Lake Creek Campground.

How long can you stay at Trout Lake Creek Campground?

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

Is there cell service at Trout Lake Creek Campground?

Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE and 5G from AT&T at Trout Lake Creek Campground. It shows none from T-Mobile or Verizon. 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 Trout Lake Creek Campground?

Trout Lake Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Trout Lake Creek Campground

fishypedia.com · 11 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Goose Lake, whose mapped center point is 11 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Goose Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Trout Lake Creek Campground, in a straight line: Carson Hot Springs (hot spring, 25 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 (quietHours, petsAllowed, fee, water, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-29

First-come, first-served Single Site: $15 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night

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