About this campground
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.
Activities
- CAMPING
- PICNICKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Falls Creek CampgroundOlympic National Forest0 mi
- Gatton Creek TrailheadOlympic National Forest0 mi
- Lake Quinault LodgeOlympic National Forest1 mi
- Quinault Rain Forest TrailheadOlympic National Forest1 mi
- Willaby CampgroundOlympic National Forest1 mi
- Quinault Rain Forest Ranger StationOlympic National Park2 mi
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Gatton Creek Campground/Day Use Area doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Washington campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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