Cat Creek Campground

Gifford Pinchot National Forest — riverside

Location: WA, WA

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cat-creek-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Beautiful remote location next to Cat Creek and Cispus River with excellent vaulted toilet facilities. Highly rated by campers (4.8/5 stars) for its peaceful, scenic setting.

Wildlife alert: Pacific Marten, Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Snowshoe Hare, Franklin's Grouse, Barrow's Goldeneye, and Sooty Grouse present in the area.

Insider tips for Cat Creek Campground: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to claim a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature Only 1-5 camping spaces available; this is a very small campground

Skip Cat Creek Campground if: You need electrical or water hookups. You prefer advance reservations. You visit outside May-October.

Best time to visit Cat Creek Campground: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Adams Fork Campground (Randle, WA), Cody Horsecamp (WA), Horseshoe Lake Campground (WA), Olallie Lake Campground (WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Cat Creek Campground

Cell signal at Cat Creek Campground (WA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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WA, WA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need electrical or water hookups✕ You prefer advance reservations✕ You visit outside May-October

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

arrive early to claim a site

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature

Only 1-5 camping spaces available; this is a very small campground

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Pacific Marten, Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Snowshoe Hare, Franklin's Grouse, Barrow's Goldeneye, and Sooty Grouse present in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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N/A· Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Gifford Pinchot National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Gifford Pinchot National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Cat Creek Campground cost per night?+
Cat Creek Campground costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Cat Creek Campground open?+
Cat Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Cat Creek Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Cat Creek Campground?+
Cat Creek Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Cat Creek Campground?+
Cat Creek Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Cat Creek Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cat Creek Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Cat Creek Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Cat Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$20 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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