Gotchen Guard Station
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About Gotchen Guard Station
Gotchen Guard Station is a national park campground at Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Yakima County, Washington. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Gotchen Guard Station is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access).
Other campgrounds at Gifford Pinchot National Forest include Atkisson Group camp, Peterson Prairie Cabin, Peterson Prairie Campground, Oklahoma campground and Takhlakh Lake Campground .
Total reservations in January — 2024: 3
Location
Address
Trout Lake, Washington
Coordinates
46.0522, -121.2905
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 13 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Atkisson Group camp
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Peterson Prairie Cabin
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Peterson Prairie Campground
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Oklahoma campground
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Takhlakh Lake Campground
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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Gotchen Guard Station FAQ
How far in advance should I book Gotchen Guard Station?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Gotchen Guard Station?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Gotchen Guard Station. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Gotchen Guard Station right now?
Gotchen Guard Station is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Gotchen Guard Station located?
Gotchen Guard Station is located in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, near Trout Lake, Washington.
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