Gatton Creek Campground/Day Use Area
Quinault, Washington · USDA Forest Service
About
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 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.
Location
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Details
- State
- Washington
- City / area
- Quinault
- Agency
- USDA Forest Service
- Parent area
- Olympic National Forest
- Campsites
- —
- Reservable
- No / see Recreation.gov
- Typical price
- See Recreation.gov
- Equipment
- See Recreation.gov
Nearby campgrounds
- FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND 0.7 km away
- WILLABY CAMPGROUND 2.1 km away
- COHO CAMPGROUND 19.8 km away · dump mentioned
- Wynoochee Lake Shore Trailhead - Coho Campground 20.0 km away
- Satsop Campground 23.6 km away · dump mentioned
- Staircase Campground 38.5 km away