Recreation Region: Mt. Adams Area

Campground: Lower Falls

The campground is located in a pleasantly wooded setting on the Lewis River next to Lower Falls. The campsites are tucked in among the trees creating a sense of seclusion. The campground road is paved and shaded by large evergreen trees. 

A trailhead for the Lewis River Trail #31 is located in the campground. Lewis River Trail is a multi-use trail (hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding) that follows the bank of the river through old growth and past several striking waterfalls. The river is open to catch and release fishing and kayaking. Lower Falls Day Use Area is within the campground.

Lower Falls Campground offers 43 standard sites that accommodate both tents and RVs (60 feet), but no hookups are available. Picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as are composting toilets and drinking water.

There are falls viewing opportunities at Lower Lewis River Falls, Curly Creek Falls, and Middle Falls, all within 15 minutes of the campground. Lewis River Horse Camp is 5 miles away.

Reservations Make Reservations Here

Reservations can be made online at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Recreation.gov Reservations

General Information

Seasons of Use

May - October

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Camping: 50% discount for single site camping with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access. (Applies to fee for site occupied by the pass holder only.)

Maximum vehicle length is 36 feet.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $20 per night
Double Sites: $40 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $8 per vehicle per night

Contact Name: ExplorUS

Contact Phone: 661-702-1420

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.15664

Longitude: -121.878452

Elevation

1750'

Directions

From Cougar, Washington drive east on Highway 503 for about 33 miles to the campground. Just past the Pine Creek Information Center the highway intersects with Forest Road 25. Keep right at this intersection and stay on Highway 503. At the Forest Boundary Highway 503 becomes Forest Road 90. Continue driving east on Forest Road 90 to the entrance to the campground which will be on the right after you pass mile marker 28. The entrance is well signed.

From Trout Lake, head North to Forest Rd.23. Drive approx. 20 miles until you reach Rd. 90.  Turn left on Forest Road 90 and drive about 16 miles to the entrance to the campground on the left side of the road.  NOTE: Rd. 90 is in poor condition, drive with caution as there are many potholes in the pavement.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Picnicking