Gatton Creek Campground Olympic National Forest Washington

South Shore Road
Quinault, Washington 98575
360 288-0203

Lat / Long:

47.473529, -123.838233

Gatton Creek campground is  located just outside Olympic National Park on the shores of Lake Quinault. The campground is a small, tent-only facility with 5 campsites. There are also 3 picnic units available.

Campground amenities include vault toilets, but no potable water. The closest drinking water is at Falls Creek campground. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grate. Cell service is not available in the area.

Gatton Creek Area Recreation

In addition to camping, visitors enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities that include canoeing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. hiking, biking, fishing, and wildlife.  You’ll also get some great views of the Quinault Valley and Olympic Mountains.

Falls Creek and Willaby are two other nearby campgrounds located on Lake Quinault. You may also like Coho campground over by Wynoochee Lake.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Best Campsites

1, 5

Regions

• Creek
• Lake
• National Forest
• National Forest Campgrounds
• Pacific Northwest

Campsite Types

• Tent

Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Boat Ramp
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Comfort Station
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Boating (non motorized)
• Canoeing
• Creek
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Water Sports
• Wetlands
• Wildlife Viewing