Cultus Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf

Federal campground in Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Location: Trout Lake, WA, WA

Price: From $5 per night

Price range: $5–$15 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. Campsites may not be reserved in advance. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site.

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/cultus-creek-cg-wa-gifford-pinchot-nf to be notified when sites open up.

Secluded tent campground with direct access to Indian Heaven Trail #33 and nearby high lakes fishing. Basic but quiet setting in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

Wildlife alert: Pacific Marten, Mountain Goat, Wapiti, American Pika, Canada Jay, and Sooty Grouse present in the area

Insider tips for Cultus Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to claim a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for Scan and Pay payment option Only 1 tent site available, so this is an extremely small campground

Skip Cultus Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served only. You prefer developed amenities — only fire rings and picnic tables.

Best time to visit Cultus Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf: July-September — Campground operates May through October but high elevation results in cold nights year-round and snow possible outside summer months.

Nearby campgrounds: Tillicum Campground (Trout Lake, WA), Forlorn Lakes Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf (Trout Lake, WA), Trout Lake Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf (Trout Lake, WA), Peterson Prairie Campground (CARSON, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Cultus Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf

Cell signal at Cultus Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf (Trout Lake, 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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Cultus Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf

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Trout Lake, WA, WA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $5/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Campsites may not be reserved in advance. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site.

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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 hookups — no hookups available✕ You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served only✕ You prefer developed amenities — only fire rings and picnic tables

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 for Scan and Pay payment option

Only 1 tent site available, so this is an extremely small campground

Best: July-September

Campground operates May through October but high elevation results in cold nights year-round and snow possible outside summer months

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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, Mountain Goat, Wapiti, American Pika, Canada Jay, and Sooty Grouse present in the area

Location

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N/A· Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Getting there →

From Trout Lake, Washington drive west on Highway 141. At the forest boundary Highway 141 becomes Forest Road 24. Continue west on Forest Road 24 past Peterson Prairie Campground to the intersection with Forest Road 60. At the intersection turn right to stay on Forest Road 24 and continue north to Cultus Creek Campground, at approximately 9 miles past the intersection with Forest Road 60.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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

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How much does Cultus Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf cost per night?+
Cultus Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf costs $5–$15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Cultus Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf open?+
Cultus Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Cultus Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Cultus Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf?+
Cultus Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Cultus Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf?+
Cultus Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf 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 Cultus Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cultus Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Cultus Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf open, and what are check-in times?+
Cultus Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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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
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$5 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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