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Gatton Creek Campground/Day Use Area
FSU.S. Forest Service — Washington · Olympic National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Olympic National Forest |
| Location | Washington · Olympic National Forest · 47.47313, -123.83799 · Map |
| Sites | Not reported — the federal listing names no individual sites for this campground |
| Getting a site | First-come, first-served only — this campground takes no reservations. |
| Hookups | Not reported in the federal data |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-08-10.
From the official listing
Gatton Creek Campground is located on the south shore of Lake Quinault next to Gatton Creek, a small rainforest stream. Campsites and the picnic units are located along the shore of the lake with views across the water to the forested slopes of Olympic National Park.
The area provides opportunities to swim and use non motorized boats nearby. There are 5 walk-in campsites that accommodate tents. There are also 3 picnic units. Nearest boat ramps are located at Willaby and Falls Creek Campgrounds.
Access Gatton Creek Trail #888 from the trailhead across from the campground along South Shore Road.
Directions, from the listing
From Aberdeen, WA travel north on US Highway 101 for 45 miles to the junction of the South Shore Road. Turn right (east) and proceed 2.8 miles on South Shore Road and turn left into the Gatton Creek Campground and Day Use parking area.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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12 mi straight-line · Quilcene WashingtonFSU.S. Forest ServiceWynoochee Lake Shore Trailhead - Coho Campground
12 mi straight-line · WashingtonFSU.S. Forest ServiceSatsop Campground
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Trip Card — Gatton Creek Campground/Day Use Area
Washington · Olympic National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington · Olympic National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | First-come only |
| Hookups | Not reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | Not reported |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/238889 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.