Lower Falls Campground is located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Visitors enjoy several waterfalls in the area and access to the Lewis River Trail. The campground is open from mid-May through October.
Lower Falls Campground
Near Trout Lake CDP, Washington · 46.15664, -121.87845
4.5(364)364 reviews T-Mobile rated 0.1/5 by campersOfficial notices
Campground is not open before Mid-May
Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Please bring reservation confirmation with you.
There are no hookups.
The camping fee includes entry for one vehicle and one legally towed vehicle, any extra vehicles will be subject to an extra vehicle fee of $8.00/night of stay at the campground
The road leading to the campground is a gravel road which at times can have pot holes. If you go the speed limit or below you should be fine. It is recommended that only high clearance or 4 wheel drive vehicles attempt this drive!
If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time (1 p.m.) the day after their scheduled arrival, he or she will be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night use fee and will release the campsite for others to use.
There is no electricity at the campground and cell phone reception is poor.
About Lower Falls Campground
Overview
Lower Falls Campground is located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Visitors enjoy several waterfalls in the area and access to the Lewis River Trail. The campground is open from mid-May through October.
Recreation
The Lewis River contains rainbow, cutthroat, and bull trout as well as whitefish. The area is catch and release only.
Facilities
Lower Falls Campground offers 43 standard sites that accommodate both tents and RVs (36 feet), but no hookups are available. Picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as are composting toilets and drinking water.
Natural Features
Nearby Attractions
Hiking trails within 10 miles include trail #31 Lewis River, Trail #5 Quartz Creek, and trail #80 Wright Meadows.
Contact Info
Campground calendar
Live from Recreation.gov, refreshed every 10 minutes. Booking happens only on the official page.
- A Available
- R Reserved
- F First-come, first-served
- X Not reservable / not available
- NYR Not yet released
Individual campsites (44)
Site-level fields prevent campground amenities from being applied to every campsite. Open a site for its photos, dimensions and fit check.
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Show the remaining 20 sites
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Permitted equipment: Tent, Trailer
Facility rates
Facility rates by season dates, as published on Recreation.gov.
| Season dates | Site type | Nightly / daily rates * |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Season May 21, 2028 – Sep 18, 2028 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $20 |
| Peak Season May 21, 2028 – Sep 18, 2028 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC-Double Site STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $40 |
| Peak Season May 21, 2028 – Sep 18, 2028 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC-Premium Double Site STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $35 |
| Peak Season May 21, 2027 – Sep 18, 2027 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $20 |
| Peak Season May 21, 2027 – Sep 18, 2027 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC-Double Site STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $40 |
| Peak Season May 21, 2027 – Sep 18, 2027 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC-Premium Double Site STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $35 |
| Peak Season May 22, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $20 |
| Peak Season May 22, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC-Double Site STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $40 |
| Peak Season May 22, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC-Premium Double Site STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $35 |
| Peak Season May 15, 2025 – Sep 20, 2025 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $20 |
| Peak Season May 15, 2025 – Sep 20, 2025 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC-Double Site STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $40 |
| Peak Season May 15, 2025 – Sep 20, 2025 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC-Premium Double Site STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $35 |
| Peak Season May 15, 2024 – Sep 23, 2024 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $20 |
| Peak Season May 15, 2024 – Sep 23, 2024 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC-Double Site STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $40 |
| Peak Season May 15, 2024 – Sep 23, 2024 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC-Premium Double Site STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $35 |
| Peak Season May 15, 2023 – Sep 23, 2023 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $20 |
| Peak Season May 15, 2023 – Sep 23, 2023 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC-Double Site STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $40 |
| Peak Season May 15, 2023 – Sep 23, 2023 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC-Premium Double Site STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $35 |
| Peak Season May 15, 2022 – Sep 23, 2022 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $20 |
| Peak Season May 15, 2022 – Sep 23, 2022 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC-Double Site STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $40 |
| Peak Season May 15, 2022 – Sep 23, 2022 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC-Premium Double Site STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $35 |
| Peak Season May 15, 2021 – Sep 23, 2021 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $20 |
| Peak Season May 15, 2021 – Sep 23, 2021 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC-Double Site STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $40 |
| Peak Season May 15, 2021 – Sep 23, 2021 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC-Premium Double Site STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $35 |
| Peak Season May 15, 2020 – Sep 23, 2020 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $20 |
| Peak Season May 15, 2020 – Sep 23, 2020 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC-Double Site STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $40 |
| Peak Season May 15, 2020 – Sep 23, 2020 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC-Premium Double Site STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $35 |
| Peak Season May 17, 2019 – Sep 24, 2019 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $20 |
| Peak Season May 17, 2019 – Sep 24, 2019 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC-Double Site STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $40 |
| Peak Season May 17, 2019 – Sep 24, 2019 | STANDARD NONELECTRIC-Premium Double Site STANDARD NONELECTRIC | $35 |
* Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, taxes, or incremental charges. Current fees are confirmed only on Recreation.gov.
Reservation rules
Reservation rules descriptions, payment and fee notes and the cancellation policy published by the managing agency.
| Rule name | Description | When? |
|---|---|---|
| Reservation Cut-off 0 | Reservations close 0 days before arrival. | Apr 7, 2015 – Dec 31, 2050 |
| Maximum Consecutive Stay 14 consecutive days | You may stay up to 14 consecutive days during a visit at this campground. | All Year |
| Min Consecutive Stay 1 consecutive nights | 1 consecutive nights | All Year |
Payment and fees
If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time (1 p.m.) the day after arrival he or she will be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night use fee and will release the campsite for others to use.
Changes and cancellations
Cancellation policy not published; see Recreation.gov.
Facility information
Official activities, amenities, directions, contact details and links from the managing agency's record.
Activities
- BIKING
- CAMPING · Camping
- Camping · Camping
- HIKING
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
Amenities
- Accessible Vault Toilets
- Drinking Water (Hand Pump)
- Drinking Water (hand pump)
- Scenic Overlooks
- Shade
Accessibility
N
- Managed by
- USDA Forest Service
- Recreation area
- Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- Facility type
- Campground
- Near
- Trout Lake CDP, Washington
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
Directions
From Portland or Seattle take I-5 to exit 21 for WA-503 E toward Woodland/Cougar. WA-503 will turn into FR 90, turn right at the Pine Creek Visitor Center. Lower Falls Campground will be on your right hand side after you pass mile marker 28 on FR 90.
Contact
- 509-395-3400
- [email protected]
- Default address: MOUNT ADAMS RANGER DISTRICT, 2455 HIGHWAY 141, Trout Lake, WA 98650
- Local time zone America/Los_Angeles
Links
- Print Facility Map — Print Facility Map
- Washington State Road Conditions — Washington State Road Conditions
- Washington State Tourism — Washington State Tourism
Camper ratings
Ratings aggregated from Recreation.gov; reviews are not reproduced here.
Cell coverage ratings
- AT&T 0.1/5 from 76 ratings
- Verizon 0.1/5 from 128 ratings
- T-Mobile 0.1/5 from 71 ratings
- Sprint 0.0/5 from 5 ratings · no service reported
The twelve questions campers actually ask
Each answer carries its source and verification date. “Not verified” is deliberately different from “No”.
Price and extra fees
Official source · Recreation.gov RIDB · verified Oct 21, 2026Report / correctOfficial fee notes: If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time (1 p.m.) the day after arrival he or she will be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night use fee and will release the campsite for others to use.
No verified nightly, weekly or monthly rate on file. We never estimate prices. · Report / correct
Booking and arrival
Imported data · Recreation.gov campsite data · verified Oct 21, 2026Report / correctOfficial booking / provider page — availability is only confirmed there.
Check-in time comes from individual campsite records on Recreation.gov; confirm with the facility.
Late-arrival policy has not been verified. Call ahead before arriving after office hours.
RV compatibility
Imported data · Recreation.gov campsite data · verified Oct 21, 2026Report / correctReal campsite photos
UnknownReport / correctNo camper has photographed a specific site yet. Add the first one.
Amenities
Official source · Recreation.gov RIDB · verified Oct 21, 2026Report / correctCampground-level flags mean the amenity is reported somewhere in the campground, not at every site.
Quietness
Report / correct- 0 moderated noise reports; at least 3 are needed before an indicator is shown.
A quietness score is never manufactured — it needs at least three moderated reports. Add yours.
Cell signal & internet
Report / correctNo carrier or speed reports yet. Tower locations are not presented as proof of coverage. · Report / correct
Pet rules
Imported data · Recreation.gov campsite data · verified Oct 21, 2026Report / correctAccessibility
Report / correct- Step-free site access: information unavailable
- Accessible restroom: information unavailable
- Accessible shower: information unavailable
- Firm, stable pathways: information unavailable
- Short distance to facilities: information unavailable
- Accessible parking: information unavailable
- Accessible picnic table: information unavailable
- Accessible trail: information unavailable
Official accessibility text: N
Facility-level features and individual-site accessibility are listed separately; one accessible amenity never makes the whole campground accessible.
Road access
Report / correctOfficial directions: From Portland or Seattle take I-5 to exit 21 for WA-503 E toward Woodland/Cougar. WA-503 will turn into FR 90, turn right at the Pine Creek Visitor Center. Lower Falls Campground will be on your right hand side after you pass mile marker 28 on FR 90.
Road access never implies camping permission; motor-vehicle maps and directions are not legal authorisation.
Weather and restrictions
Report / correctWeather and alerts
Loading the official National Weather Service forecast…
Recent camper reports
Report / correctNo moderated camper reports yet. · Report / correct
Add a structured report ↓ — noise, road, internet, arrival, pets, accessibility, price or closure.
Will my RV fit?
Compares your rig with each imported campsite's documented entry type, driveway length, surface, grade, overhead clearance and hookups. Sign in to use a saved vehicle, or enter dimensions below.
What the actual site looks like
Photos are attached to a site number only when the contributor stated it; moderators remove location metadata and reject unsupported associations.
No camper photos for this site yet
Be the first to add what the pad, entrance and approach road really look like.
Add a photo of a specific campsite
Report conditions or correct a fact
Structured reports are reviewed before they appear. They add evidence next to official data; they never replace it silently.
Source and freshness
Sources: Recreation.gov RIDB full export (facility, campsites, media, links, activities, addresses), Recreation.gov site data (notices, rules, seasons & fees, amenities, ratings), Campsite Atlas baseline, moderated camper reports and verified park submissions where shown.
RIDB export synchronized: 10/21/2026, 8:54:40 AM (record last updated by the agency 7/8/2026)
Recreation.gov site data synchronized: 10/21/2026, 9:34:17 AM
View official/source record
Keep exploring
If this campground is full or closed, these are the closest alternatives with their own verification status.


