Gatton Creek Campground/Day Use Area
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 47.4731, -123.8380
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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.
From the USFS.
Is this site free?
No. this site charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to this site?
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. ;
Nearby
- Falls Creek Campground/Day Use Area0.4 mi
- FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND0.4 mi
- WILLABY CAMPGROUND1.3 mi
- Campbell Tree Grove Campground7.2 mi
- COHO CAMPGROUND12.3 mi
- Wynoochee Lake Shore Trailhead - Coho Campground12.4 mi
- Satsop Center Group Campground14.7 mi
- Satsop Campground14.7 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
