Camping Area

Gales Creek campground

Washington, USA 45.644°, -123.357°
Today high
--
Tonight low
--
Reservations
No
Nearby campsites
6
Loading current conditions…
Loading next 24 hours…
Loading 7-day outlook…
Gales Creek -- Washington campground
Gales Creek Washington
About this campground

Gales Creek

Gales Creek Campground, nestled in Oregon’s Tillamook State Forest, offers 21 first-come, first-served established campsites—no reservations or permits required. There’s a small fee ($20/night), and amenities include vault toilets, potable water (seasonal), picnic tables, and fire rings—no RV hookups, but small RVs/trailers fit. The forested setting offers a peaceful, shaded experience beside Gales Creek. Popular for hiking, the nearby Gales Creek Trail connects to the Wilson River Trail system. This is a great base for exploring lush coastal forest and scenic creeks. Best visited late spring to early fall when conditions are dry and warm. Dispersed camping is permitted elsewhere in the state forest.
StateWashington
Latitude45.6436°
Longitude-123.3569°
Amenities

What's on-site at Gales Creek

Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.

📅
Reservations
First-come, first-served
🚽
Toilets
On site
🚿
Showers
Not listed
🔥
Fire rings
Check rules
Detailed forecast

Plan your trip down to the hour

Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

Loading hourly forecast…
Deep dive

5-day forecast table

Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.

Time Condition Temp (°F) Snow (in) Rain (in) Humidity (%) Wind (mps) Wind dir
Loading detailed forecast…
Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & precipitation

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.

Loading 15-day outlook…
Nearby campgrounds

Other campgrounds in the area

Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Gales Creek, with reservations status.

Campground Reservations Toilets View
Gales Creek Campground
Camp R&R
Reeher Forest Park
Elk Creek Campground
L. L. Stub Stewart State Park
Live water

Nearby streamflow

USGS streamgauges within reach of Gales Creek -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.

Snowpack

Nearby snow depths

NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Gales Creek -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.

SNOTEL station Snowpack 24h Snowfall View
Saddle Mountain 0.0 in 0.0 in
Seine Creek 0.0 in 0.0 in
Hillsboro Airport Asos & Lawrs 0.0 in 0.0 in
Miller Woods 0.0 in 0.0 in
Nohrsc Miller Woods 0.0 in 0.0 in
Kelso-Longview Airport 0.0 in 0.0 in

Camping essentials & Leave No Trace

Pack it in, pack it out
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know before you go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize campfire impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave what you find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.

Set push alerts in the Snoflo app

Save Gales Creek as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.

FAQ

About Gales Creek

Can I make reservations at Gales Creek?

This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.

How fresh is the weather data on this page?

The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.

What's the best time of year to visit?

Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.

How do I get to Gales Creek?

Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.

Can I get alerts when conditions change?

Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.

More camping

Other campgrounds near here

Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Gales Creek.