LOWER FALLS CAMPGROUND
Carson, Washington · USDA Forest Service

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About
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.For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.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. 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.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. 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.
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.
Location
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Details
- State
- Washington
- City / area
- Carson
- Agency
- USDA Forest Service
- Parent area
- Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- Campsites
- 41
- Reservable
- Yes
- Typical price
- $20–$40 / night
- Rating
- 4.46 / 5 (365 reviews on Recreation.gov)
- Equipment
- Tent, Trailer
Nearby campgrounds
- LEWIS RIVER HC (WA) GIFFORD PINCHOT NF 3.9 km away
- Tillicum Campground 8.5 km away
- CULTUS CREEK CG (WA) GIFFORD PINCHOT NF 15.4 km away
- Marble Mountain Group Picnic Site 22.6 km away
- TROUT LAKE CREEK CG (WA) GIFFORD PINCHOT NF 23.3 km away
- Paradise Creek campground 23.4 km away