Gillette Campground
Gillette Campground is a national forest campground in Washington. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Washington
- Coordinates
- 48.61250, -117.53417
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 435-245-6521
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Gillette Campground
Overview Gillette Campground is located directly across from Lake Gillette, approximately a quarter-mile from the lake's shore and surrounded by a stand of lodgepole pine and tamarack. Recreation Ample recreation opportunities such as hiking, bicycling, swimming and boating in nearby Gillette Lake are popular activities from this campground. OHVs are allowed to drive in and out of this park. Facilities Gillette Campground has 29 single sites, vault toilets and drinking water. Bear proof garbage containers are located around the campground loop. Natural Features This forested campground provides shade to many of the campsites. Gillette Lake is nearby and can be accessed by foot from the campground. A covered area with a large tree trunk is an interesting attraction along with access to Rufus and Springboard Trails. Nearby Attractions Visitors enjoy Gillette Lake, a covered area with a large tree trunk and access to Rufus and Springboard Trails for hikers.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Aspen Valley Propane · 16 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 229 designated routes (340 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillette Lake Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Gillette | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Lake Gillette Campground | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Lake Gillette Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Lake Thomas | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Lake Thomas Campground | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.