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Gatton Creek Campground/Day Use Area

Olympic National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundOlympic National ForestWashington
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Gatton Creek Campground/Day Use Area in Washington takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.

About Gatton Creek Campground/Day Use Area

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 picni

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Nearest charging: 23.9 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.

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Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

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❓ Gatton Creek Campground/Day Use Area FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Gatton Creek Campground/Day Use Area?

Gatton Creek Campground/Day Use Area in Washington takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Gatton Creek Campground/Day Use Area when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Gatton Creek Campground/Day Use Area often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Gatton Creek Campground/Day Use Area and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.

Where is Gatton Creek Campground/Day Use Area located?

Gatton Creek Campground/Day Use Area is located in Olympic National Forest, Washington. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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