Lower Falls Campground

Lower Falls
Lower Falls Campsite
Lower Falls Campground in fall
Lower Falls Campground site
Lower Falls from viewing platform

Featured amenities

Parking Parking

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

41 total sites

RV Sites

41 sites

About Lower Falls Campground

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.

Number of accommodations: 41

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 19

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

41 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: Road RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: Road RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: Lower Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: Lower Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: Lower Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: Lower Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: Lower Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 08 Double, Loop: Lower Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: Lower Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: Lower Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: Lower Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: Lower Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: Lower Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: Lower Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: Lower Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 16, Loop: Lower Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: Lower Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: Lower Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: Lower Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 20, Loop: Lower Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 21 Double, Loop: Upper Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 22, Loop: Upper Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 23, Loop: Upper Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 24, Loop: Upper Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 25, Loop: Upper Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 26, Loop: Upper Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: Upper Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 28 Double, Loop: Upper Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: Upper Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 30, Loop: Upper Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 31, Loop: Upper Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 32, Loop: Upper Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 33, Loop: Upper Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 34, Loop: Upper Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 35, Loop: Upper Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 36, Loop: Upper Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 37, Loop: Upper Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 38, Loop: Upper Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 39, Loop: Upper Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 41, Loop: Upper Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 43, Loop: Upper Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (658)

What Guests Are Saying

Lower Falls Campground is praised for its beautiful, spacious sites that provide ample shade and privacy, and excellent access to stunning waterfalls and hiking trails. Camp hosts are consistently highlighted as friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall experience. While some visitors noted issues with road conditions and limited water access, the tranquil atmosphere and cleanliness of the campground make it a highly recommended destination for nature lovers.

Review Summary

4.4
658 reviews
5
60.9%
401
4
26.1%
172
3
8.8%
58
2
2.9%
19
1
1.2%
8

Jennifer P

Verified

June 14, 2021 Stayed at: 28 Double, Loop: Upper Loop

4

This was a great campsite! Lots of space in the in the individual camp sites, good tables and fire pits, beautiful trees and scenery. Pretty quiet, too. Water was available, but it was a bit of a workout to get and definitely a two person job unless you're big and strong. Trash cans were also only in the lower loop, so we had to drive around looking for a bin to put our garbage at the end of the trip, but the bathrooms were clean and regularly spaced throughout the camping loops.

Jennifer P

Verified

June 14, 2021 Stayed at: 28 Double, Loop: Upper Loop

4

This was a great campsite! Lots of space in the in the individual camp sites, good tables and fire pits, beautiful trees and scenery. Pretty quiet, too. Water was available, but it was a bit of a workout to get and definitely a two person job unless you're big and strong. Trash cans were also only in the lower loop, so we had to drive around looking for a bin to put our garbage at the end of the trip, but the bathrooms were clean and regularly spaced throughout the camping loops.

Amber K

Verified

June 16, 2021 Stayed at: 21 Double, Loop: Upper Loop

3

The campground host was basically non existent, I’ve gone to other campgrounds (La Wis Wis and Adams Fork) and the hosts are involved and super friendly. They don’t sell fire wood at the campground and the closest store is 30 min away (and they definitely don’t have enough wood for all the campsites at this campground if you’re staying for more than two days). NONE of the reserved signs say names or dates. All the sites are reserved because it’s a popular campground but one in three campsites actually had someone in it (which sucks for people who may have wanted to stay there). It was a good camping experience but I have been to less popular campgrounds and had more fun and more involvement from the campground hosts and that’s important for campgrounds if you want quiet times to be respected and the convince of firewood (especially if it’s 30 min to the closest small store and an hour to the closest “town”). No disrespect, all in all is was a good campground and a good trip but to me there were a lot of down sides compared to the awesome campgrounds that are closer to me. The waterfalls are beautiful, but I’d rather day trip it from a better campground.

Amber K

Verified

June 16, 2021 Stayed at: 21 Double, Loop: Upper Loop

3

The campground host was basically non existent, I’ve gone to other campgrounds (La Wis Wis and Adams Fork) and the hosts are involved and super friendly. They don’t sell fire wood at the campground and the closest store is 30 min away (and they definitely don’t have enough wood for all the campsites at this campground if you’re staying for more than two days). NONE of the reserved signs say names or dates. All the sites are reserved because it’s a popular campground but one in three campsites actually had someone in it (which sucks for people who may have wanted to stay there). It was a good camping experience but I have been to less popular campgrounds and had more fun and more involvement from the campground hosts and that’s important for campgrounds if you want quiet times to be respected and the convince of firewood (especially if it’s 30 min to the closest small store and an hour to the closest “town”). No disrespect, all in all is was a good campground and a good trip but to me there were a lot of down sides compared to the awesome campgrounds that are closer to me. The waterfalls are beautiful, but I’d rather day trip it from a better campground.

Kevin O

Verified

June 17, 2021 Stayed at: 13, Loop: Lower Loop

3

I wanted to stay two nights but the website was difficult so I reserved one night and figured I could work with the camp host to stay another night. There were at least 6 sites empty the night of my reservation. Next day and the camp host says internet res only but I have no signal for 20 or 30 miles. Can't stay. You left money on the table and screwed overnighters all season because of recreation.gov. I had to leave but the campground wasn't full.

Kevin O

Verified

June 17, 2021 Stayed at: 13, Loop: Lower Loop

3

I wanted to stay two nights but the website was difficult so I reserved one night and figured I could work with the camp host to stay another night. There were at least 6 sites empty the night of my reservation. Next day and the camp host says internet res only but I have no signal for 20 or 30 miles. Can't stay. You left money on the table and screwed overnighters all season because of recreation.gov. I had to leave but the campground wasn't full.

Ronald B

Verified

June 21, 2021 Stayed at: 04, Loop: Lower Loop

4

Been here 3 times and love it everytime. If you like swiming its a good place. Just go in August or September. Anytime before that water if high but still wonderful views. Would give 5 star. Reason why 4 star is all 3 times never a host there for firewood. If you need it make sure to bring some. We found out the hard way 2 times. The nearest place to get it is about 30 mins drive about 14 miles and that the closest place.

Ronald B

Verified

June 21, 2021 Stayed at: 04, Loop: Lower Loop

4

Been here 3 times and love it everytime. If you like swiming its a good place. Just go in August or September. Anytime before that water if high but still wonderful views. Would give 5 star. Reason why 4 star is all 3 times never a host there for firewood. If you need it make sure to bring some. We found out the hard way 2 times. The nearest place to get it is about 30 mins drive about 14 miles and that the closest place.

Jennifer R

Verified

June 24, 2021 Stayed at: 16, Loop: Lower Loop

5

After a few days of rain at our other campsite we arrived here on a sunny beautiful day. The campsites were big and well spaced and the short hike to the falls was absolutely awesome. The facilities and trail were well maintained.

Richard T

Verified

June 24, 2021 Stayed at: 30, Loop: Upper Loop

3

Bring ear plugs with you if you expect to get any sleep. We had neighbors who talked loudly well into the early hours of the next morning. Why did I need to print my reservation? No campground official ever bothered to check if we really paid for the privilege of camping at this campground. A large party on the other side of us just trashed the outhouse...they smoked in there, unrolled the TP onto the floor, and tore the deodorizer off the wall each day a new one was placed in the structure. Why is it that bums feel entitled to display such poor behavior in a National Forest Campground? The Lower Falls Campground is really a beautiful site. It's a shame people who do not comprehend the concept of civility can't find some other place to display their poor behavior.

Location Lower Falls Campground

Address:
Mount Adams Ranger District
Trout Lake, WA, 98650
United States

Highway access

Lower Falls Campground is accessible via I-5, taking exit 21 for WA-503 E. WA-503 transitions to FR 90 near the Pine Creek Visitor Center, leading directly to the campground.

Elevation: 473 feet

Distance to downtown

34 mi drive to downtown Trout Lake (about 1 hr 18 min)

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check out time

1PM

  • Bring your reservation confirmation to the campground.
  • The campground opens in mid-May.

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Vehicles & parking

  • The road to the campground is rough; high clearance or 4WD vehicles are recommended.

Utilities

  • No hookups are available at the campground.
  • Electricity is not available, and cell phone reception is poor.

Fees & deposits

  • The camping fee covers one vehicle and one towed vehicle; additional vehicles incur an $8.00/night fee.

Cancellation policy

  • Failure to arrive by the next day incurs a $20 fee and forfeits the first night's fee.

Fires & fuel

  • To protect forests, do not move firewood; obtain it near the campground.

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Last updated: September 7, 2026

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