Cultus Creek CG (Wa) Gifford Pinchot NF

Campground · Washington · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Gifford Pinchot National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1
Bookable site
3,984 ft
Elevation
campground entrance sign
Photo: USFS · Recreation.gov

Overview

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. Visitors can pay by cash on site, or by using Scan and Pay. Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before you arrive at the campground, and pay through your phone using the Scan and Pay QR code which is located on site. 

Recreation

The trailhead for Indian Heaven Trail #33, a popular and challenging trail into the wilderness, is located in the campground. Cultus Creek Trail #108 is also located near the campground. 

Natural Features

Cultus Creek Campground is located in a pristine wooded setting on the boundary of Indian Heaven wilderness. The campground is near tradition huckleberry picking fields which make it quite popular in huckleberry season. 

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (509) 395-3400.

The facts

  • 1 bookable site
  • 2 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Loops: Scan and Pay

Site types

  • 1 Management
  • 1 Standard Nonelectric

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2 campsites at Cultus Creek CG (Wa) Gifford Pinchot NF

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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.

46.04827, -121.75454 · 46°2'53.8"N 121°45'16.3"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in15.711.411.98.04.83.31.01.53.59.215.216.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Cultus Creek CG (Wa) Gifford Pinchot NF

Can you reserve a site at Cultus Creek CG (Wa) Gifford Pinchot NF?
Yes, Cultus Creek CG (Wa) Gifford Pinchot NF is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Cultus Creek CG (Wa) Gifford Pinchot NF have?
2 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

Camping near Cultus Creek CG (Wa) Gifford Pinchot NF

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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