Gotchen Guard Station
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Gotchen Guard Station in Washington has 3 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Oct 18–Wed Oct 21. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.
📷 What these sites look like
Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest DC fast charging: 24.8 mi away (straight line).
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 April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
📊 How often sites open up here
CampSage's scans caught 5 openings at Gotchen Guard Station over the last 30 days, on 4 separate days, most of them for stays 3–31 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.
These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.
🏕️ About this campground
Ratings
📶 Cell coverage camper-reported
💡 Insider tips from campers
❓ Gotchen Guard Station FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Gotchen Guard Station?
Gotchen Guard Station 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 much does it cost to camp at Gotchen Guard Station?
Campsite fees at Gotchen Guard Station run about $100/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.
How can I get a spot at Gotchen Guard Station when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Gotchen Guard Station often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.
How often do campsites open up at Gotchen Guard Station?
CampSage's scans caught 5 openings at Gotchen Guard Station over the last 30 days, on 4 separate days, most of them for stays 3–31 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.
Is Gotchen Guard Station a good campground?
Gotchen Guard Station holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 16 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Is there cell service at Gotchen Guard Station?
Of the carriers campers have reported on at Gotchen Guard Station, Verizon rates highest at 2.4 out of 5 from 5 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.
Where is Gotchen Guard Station located?
Gotchen Guard Station is located in Mount Rainier NP, Washington. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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