USDA Forest Service · Washington
Lower Falls Campground
USDA Forest Service · Washington, United States
- Sites
- 44
- Hookups
- 41 no hookups
- Season
- May 21 to September 18
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,677 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- LOWER FALLS CG (NFSR 9054000) · asphalt · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- Nearest town
- Trout Lake
- Address
- MOUNT ADAMS RANGER DISTRICT, Trout Lake, WA, 98650
- Phone
- 509-395-3400
- Activities
- Camping, Hiking, Mountain Biking
44 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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
Near the campground are several trailheads that provide visitors with a variety of recreational opportunities. There are hiking trails, mountain bike trails, horse trails, and motorcycle trails within 10 miles of the campground.
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
The campground is just off the Lewis River at an elevation of 1,300 feet. The campground road is paved and shaded by large evergreen trees. There are trails down to the Lewis River and falls area.
Nearby Attractions
There are falls viewing opportunities at Lower Lewis River Falls, Curly Creek Falls, Big Creek Falls, and Middle Falls, all within 15 minutes of the campground.
Hiking trails within 10 miles include trail #31 Lewis River, Trail #5 Quartz Creek, and trail #80 Wright Meadows.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 32° | 5° | 51° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 39° | 31° | 7° | 51° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 44° | 32° | 21° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 47° | 36° | 20° | 77° | 7 of 11 |
| May | 58° | 45° | 35° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 65° | 47° | 38° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 76° | 55° | 47° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 57° | 47° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 53° | 41° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 57° | 43° | 34° | 81° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 47° | 36° | 19° | 64° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 40° | 31° | 18° | 61° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Lewis River Hc (Wa) Gifford Pinchot NF · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 4 sites
- Tillicum Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
- Cold Spring Indian Campging Area · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi
- Cultus Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot NF · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi · 2 sites
- Twin Falls Group Campground · USDA Forest Service · 11 mi
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