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Gnat Creek Campground

Campground Description:  The Gnat Creek Campground is owned and operated by the Oregon Department of Forestry.  Gnat Creek Campground just may be the smallest campground in Oregon in terms of number of camping sites.  Gant Creek sports just 6 tent campsites.  Why would anyone want to go to such a small and primitive campground?  For starters, the author of Free Guide To NW Camping explored the campground in early September and was excited to see a 24" to 30" Salmon struggling up the creek.  Furthermore, the campground is one of the most tranquil tent campgrounds in Oregon.  Situated in a rich rainforest with miles of hiking, Salmon, Steelhead and Rainbow Trout fishing and the absence of 8 year old girls screaming as they ride their bicycles in endless circles, Gnat Creek can't be beat.  Although pick-up mounted RVs and trailers up to a maximum of 22' can get into the camping area, this campground is made for tent campers.  Open year round.  No reservations are possible.

Number of Sites:  6

Electricity:  No

Water:  No

Sewer:  No - pit toilets are available

Cost:  $5.00 per night

Waste Water Dump Station:  No

Directions:  Seventeen miles east of Astoria, 11 miles west of Westport just off Highway 30.  From Oregon State Highway 30, look for signs near milepost marker 78.  The campground is 1/2 mile north off Hwy 30.

Fishing:  Yes.  Fish for Salmon, Steelhead and Rainbow Trout in season.

Astronomy Opportunities:  None.  Gnat Creek Campground is in the midst of a dense rainforest.  There are simply too many trees to allow astronomy.

Nearby Golfing:  The nearest golf course is in Astoria, approximately 17 miles west on highway 30

Lewis & Clark Golf Course
92294 Youngs River Rd
Astoria, Or. 97103

503-338-3386

Lewis & Clark Golf Course

Contact Information: 

Oregon Department of Forestry

Clatsop State Forest

92219 Highway 202

Astoria, OR 97103

503-325-5451

Oregon State Department of Forestry - Gnat Creek Campground

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Sign at the entrance to Gnat Creek Campground	One of the 6 tent camping sites at Gnat Creek Campground
The seemingly small Gnat Creek harbors king sized Salmon, Steelhead and Rainbow Trout	Gnat Creek flows through Gnat Creek Campground 1/2 mile downstream fron the Gnat Creek Hatchery
Tent camping site 2 at Gnat Creek Campground	The only facilities/utilities available at Gnat Creek are the modern pit toilets

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