Gifford Campground Camping Area

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Last Updated: December 12, 2025

Gifford Campground, in Washington’s Gifford Pinchot National Forest, offers 22 established, first-come-first-served campsites with pit toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, potable water, and RV access (no hookups).


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Summary

Nestled in a lush, quiet forest beside the Cispus River, it provides a peaceful, scenic camping experience with a rustic vibe. The campground is a great base for exploring nearby hiking trails like the Cispus River Trail and the Tongue Mountain Trail. Open seasonally (typically May–September), it’s best visited in late spring to early fall. A small nightly fee applies, but no reservations or special permits are required for camping.

       

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Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gifford CampgroundCOLVILLE RIVER AT KETTLE FALLS Preview Colville River At Kettle Falls
189.0cfs
189cfs
Gifford CampgroundCHAMOKANE CREEK BELOW FALLS NEAR LONG LAKE Preview Chamokane Creek Below Falls Near Long Lake
32.7cfs
33cfs
Gifford CampgroundLITTLE SPOKANE RIVER AT ELK Preview Little Spokane River At Elk
47.6cfs
48cfs
Gifford CampgroundSPOKANE RIVER BELOW NINE MILE DAM AT SPOKANE Preview Spokane River Below Nine Mile Dam At Spokane
10500.0cfs
10500cfs
Gifford CampgroundLITTLE SPOKANE RIVER NEAR DARTFORD Preview Little Spokane River Near Dartford
551.0cfs
551cfs
Gifford CampgroundPEND OREILLE RIVER BELOW BOX CANYON NEAR IONE Preview Pend Oreille River Below Box Canyon Near Ione
21900.0cfs
21900cfs

Camping Essential Practices

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.

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GOLD MOUNTAIN
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NOHRSC GOLD MOUNTAIN
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NOHRSC KETTLE FALLS 10.2 NW
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SACHEEN LAKE
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REPUBLIC 4.2 N
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REPUBLIC 8.4 NNE
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