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Gnat Creek Fish Hatchery

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Free overnight parking at Gnat Creek Fish Hatchery comes with a significant caveat: reviews conflict on whether stays are actually permitted. One camper in 2024 was welcomed after checking in with the hatchery host on-site, while a 2025 visitor was turned away outright. Cell service is available. The site accommodates rigs up to 45 feet and includes picnic tables and ADA access. Campers uncertain about availability may want to check Clatsop State Forest Gnat Creek Campground nearby as a backup. This stop makes most sense for self-sufficient overnight travelers willing to confirm access in person before committing.

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Map & DirectionsGnat Creek Fish Hatchery is located in Oregon near Cathlamet

Overnight Parking

Coordinates

46.16847265328984 N
123.48726236938485 W

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Overnight parking includes places that allow free one-night stays. Always confirm with local managers at commercial establishments. Please respect any posted overnight regulations.

Drive Time

37 min from Longview, WA
1 hr 14 min from Portland, OR
1 hr 35 min from Olympia, WA
2 hrs 3 min from Salem, OR

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Reviews2 Camper Reviews - Gnat Creek Fish Hatchery

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Jeffrey H.

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Reviewed Sep. 24, 2025

No Overnight Parking

Found this on the Dyrt. We stopped in to see if we could park over night and was told that they do not allow overnight parking.

Month of VisitSeptember

Nick

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Reviewed Mar. 29, 2024

Awesome experience camping the night

Great experience. If you drive around to the back of the hatchery, you will see a RV. There’s a sign that says hatchery host. I topped my horn a couple times and then walked up and knocked on the door. He was very friendly. He made a phone call and double check it. It was OK for us to stay here for the night. They were more than pleased to have us.

Month of VisitMarch