Tillicum Campground

Federal campground in Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Location: Trout Lake, WA, WA

Price: From $10 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/tillicum-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Budget-friendly first-come, first-served federal campground with fire rings and picnic tables in a wooded setting. Google reviewers praise its seclusion and cleanliness, with garbage service available.

Wildlife alert: Townsend's Chipmunk, Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Sooty Grouse, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Barred Owl, Common Nighthawk, Northern Alligator Lizard, and Common Garter Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Tillicum Campground: First-come, first-served only—no advance reservations possible Pay on-site via cash or Scan and Pay through Recreation.gov mobile app Arrive early during peak season to secure a site

Skip Tillicum Campground if: You need water hookups—no hookups available. You require RV sites—only tent sites available. You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal operations only. You need accessible amenities—Google reviews note deteriorating picnic tables and neglected road conditions.

Best time to visit Tillicum Campground: May-October — Campground operating season per official data.

Nearby campgrounds: Lower Falls Campground (Trout Lake, WA), Cultus Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf (Trout Lake, WA), Lewis River Hc (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf (Trout Lake, WA), Trout Lake Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf (Trout Lake, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Tillicum Campground

Cell signal at Tillicum Campground (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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Trout Lake, WA, WA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $10/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 water hookups—no hookups available✕ You require RV sites—only tent sites available✕ You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal operations only✕ You need accessible amenities—Google reviews note deteriorating picnic tables and neglected road conditions

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

no advance reservations possible

Pay on-site via cash or Scan and Pay through Recreation.gov mobile app

Arrive early during peak season to secure a site

Best: May-October

Campground operating season per official data

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: Townsend's Chipmunk, Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Sooty Grouse, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Barred Owl, Common Nighthawk, Northern Alligator Lizard, and Common Garter Snake documented in the area.

Location

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N/A· Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Getting there →

From Trout Lake, Washington take State Highway 141 for over a mile to Trout Lake Creek Road and turn right. Continue on Trout Lake Creek Road until it crosses the forest boundary where it becomes Forest Road 88. Continue on Forest Road 88 to the Big Tire intersection. Fork left onto Forest Road 8851. Stay on Forest Road 8851 to the intersection with Forest Road 24. Take a left turn on to Forest Road 24. Continue until you see the campground sign on the right.

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 Tillicum Campground cost per night?+
Tillicum Campground costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Tillicum Campground open?+
Tillicum Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Tillicum Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Tillicum Campground?+
Tillicum Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Tillicum Campground?+
Tillicum 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 Tillicum Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Tillicum Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Tillicum Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Tillicum Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
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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$10 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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