

State Park
Gatton Creek Campground/day Use Area
Quinault, WA
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- Address:Quinault, WA
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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.
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Pet Policy
No pets allowed
Campground Rules
- No campfires allowed
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Falls Creek and Quinault Loop Trail
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Quinault Loop Trail
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Quinault Rain Forest Nature Trail
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Maple Glade Nature Trail
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Kestner Homestead Trail
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