Gatton Creek Campground/Day Use Area

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Olympic National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Olympic National Forest Fees: Camping: $25/night per walk-in unit, $12.50 for Senior and Access Pass Holders, $5/extra per vehicle Day use: The day use parking lot, trails, and beach are free to use. Season: May to 10/01 Status: closed Reservations: First come, first served. 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. Getting there: 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. Rules: No more than 8 people per campsite. No more than 2 vehicles per campsite. (motorcycles and bicycles excluded) No camping for longer than 14 consecutive days at the same location within a developed recreation site. No camping for longer than 21 days per calendar year on National Forest System lands. Violations of this prohibition are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an… Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/238889 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.