Warning
GeneralThe road (Rte 90) into this campground is in pretty rough shape. It is recommended that only high clearance or 4 wheel drive vehicles attempt this drive!
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About Lower Falls Campground
Number of accommodations: 41
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Hiking
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (618)
What Guests Are Saying
Lower Falls Campground offers spacious, shaded campsites that provide a sense of privacy and are well-maintained. Campers appreciate the close proximity to the stunning Lower Falls and numerous hiking trails, contributing to a peaceful and scenic experience. However, some improvements are needed, such as additional water stations and better restroom facilities, as well as addressing overcrowding during peak times.
What Guests Are Saying
Lower Falls Campground offers spacious, shaded campsites that provide a sense of privacy and are well-maintained. Campers appreciate the close proximity to the stunning Lower Falls and numerous hiking trails, contributing to a peaceful and scenic experience. However, some improvements are needed, such as additional water stations and better restroom facilities, as well as addressing overcrowding during peak times.
Review Summary
Cas A
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: Lower Loop
Sites are large! Plenty of shade and privacy. Falls are beautiful!!!
Yu Jin L
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: Upper Loop
It is a great campgrounds with lots of tall trees and wooded areas between sites. The bathrooms are cleaned frequently which is a relief because they can can get pretty nasty and smelly in the hot summer weather. The water from the water pump was so refreshing and pure. Must be from a spring. I just wish they would let people who are camping to use the parking lot in the recreation sites without a reservation. We would be happy to pay for the parking. And with just limiting people who can use the parking to people with reservations and ones who are camping in the area, would still control the number of people and keep the road from being crowded with parked cars. We decided to stay an extra night at a first come first serve campground and because we didn’t have a reservation for the recreation site at lower falls, and couldn’t make a reservation since there was no cell service, we had to walk 3miles on the road/4 miles on the trail to get to the lower falls area from Horse camp…
Cas A
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: Lower Loop
Sites are large! Plenty of shade and privacy. Falls are beautiful!!!
Yu Jin L
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: Upper Loop
It is a great campgrounds with lots of tall trees and wooded areas between sites. The bathrooms are cleaned frequently which is a relief because they can can get pretty nasty and smelly in the hot summer weather. The water from the water pump was so refreshing and pure. Must be from a spring. I just wish they would let people who are camping to use the parking lot in the recreation sites without a reservation. We would be happy to pay for the parking. And with just limiting people who can use the parking to people with reservations and ones who are camping in the area, would still control the number of people and keep the road from being crowded with parked cars. We decided to stay an extra night at a first come first serve campground and because we didn’t have a reservation for the recreation site at lower falls, and couldn’t make a reservation since there was no cell service, we had to walk 3miles on the road/4 miles on the trail to get to the lower falls area from Horse camp…
Danny G
VerifiedAugust 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: Lower Loop
The falls are beautiful. The trails are nice. The last couple miles of the road there are a mess. Dirt and gravel. Potholes. Dips. There was a trail of oil around the campground loop that I assume was from damaged oil pans. There's only one well pump at the campground. There was plenty of trash around the campground and trails, and even some taggings.
Campsite was OK for tent camping.
I really wanted to see the falls. Now that I've seen them, I probably won't be back.
BTW, make sure you make a reservation, or get a day use pass online. They were turning people away after they drove or rode there on that bad road.
Danny G
VerifiedAugust 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: Lower Loop
The falls are beautiful. The trails are nice. The last couple miles of the road there are a mess. Dirt and gravel. Potholes. Dips. There was a trail of oil around the campground loop that I assume was from damaged oil pans. There's only one well pump at the campground. There was plenty of trash around the campground and trails, and even some taggings.
Campsite was OK for tent camping.
I really wanted to see the falls. Now that I've seen them, I probably won't be back.
BTW, make sure you make a reservation, or get a day use pass online. They were turning people away after they drove or rode there on that bad road.
Daniel M
VerifiedAugust 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: Lower Loop
Wonderful campground. The sites are spaced out so you're not practically sleeping in your neighbors tent, and the walk to the river and lower falls is just a minute or two. It was quiet at night, not a lot of young groups partying loudly or making noise. The burn ban was still in effect, but they did have fire pits, hopefully next time we can have a fire to round out the evening. It's also only 20-40 minutes from a few attractions such as Ape Cave and one of the many St. Helens viewpoints.
Daniel M
VerifiedAugust 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: Lower Loop
Wonderful campground. The sites are spaced out so you're not practically sleeping in your neighbors tent, and the walk to the river and lower falls is just a minute or two. It was quiet at night, not a lot of young groups partying loudly or making noise. The burn ban was still in effect, but they did have fire pits, hopefully next time we can have a fire to round out the evening. It's also only 20-40 minutes from a few attractions such as Ape Cave and one of the many St. Helens viewpoints.
Jennie T
VerifiedAugust 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: Upper Loop
Absolutely gorgeous! The hike to the middle falls was beautiful. The campground was clean.
Jennie T
VerifiedAugust 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: Upper Loop
Absolutely gorgeous! The hike to the middle falls was beautiful. The campground was clean.
Location Lower Falls Campground
Address:
Mount Adams Ranger District
Trout Lake, WA, 98650
United States
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.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.1566 / -121.878
Elevation: 473 feet
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.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralThe road (Rte 90) into this campground is in pretty rough shape. It is recommended that only high clearance or 4 wheel drive vehicles attempt this drive!
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
