Gitchell Creek

At a glance

CampgroundBackcountry

About this campsite

Campground: Gitchell Creek.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Backcountry

Location

Gitchell Creek•CA

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Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo

WED☀️

32° / 24°

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TODAY☁️

27° / 23°

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FRI☁️

30° / 17°

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SAT🌤️

34° / 16°

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SUN☁️

34° / 19°

💧 1%

Common questions about Gitchell Creek

What facilities does Gitchell Creek have?

Gitchell Creek has backcountry. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Gitchell Creek online?

We hold no online booking link for Gitchell Creek, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Gitchell Creek?

Gitchell Creek sits in CA. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Gitchell Creek

Facilities recorded for Gitchell Creek
Facility	On site
Backcountry	Yes

Nearby Campsites

within 50km

2.3 km away

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2.5 km away

Place for a tent

Campground: Place for a tent.

3.4 km away

Horse Mountain Creek

Campground: Horse Mountain Creek.

4.0 km away

Tolkan Campground

4 tent sites and 5 trailer campsites Wheelchair accessible sites Fire rings, picnic tables, bear-proof trash cans, vault toilets Trailhead for the Tolkan Terrain Park Trailhead for Paradise Royale Mountain Bike loop $15.00 per night for campsites First come-first served No day use fee No OHV access. NO POTABLE WATER A quick drive to the town of Shelter Cove, this campground is located 15 minutes up King Peak Road which is unpaved. Providing access to the only mountain bike trails in the King Range, Tolkan is surrounded by large oak trees and nearby hiking trails. Paradise Royale Mountain bike trail, Pacific Rim and Tolkan Terrain Park are all open year-round, with no day use fees. The perfect getaway for mountain bikers, hikers and backpackers looking to access the Lost Coast Trail from a different perspective. This campground provides access to Horse Mountain Creek Trailhead and is a 45-minute drive to Lightning Trailhead for those who want to hike to King Peak (4wheel drive and good clearance recommended for this drive.) Wilderness permits are required for any overnight stay in the King Range Wilderness. Cell reception is unreliable, please recreate responsibly.