Lower Falls Campground
Gifford Pinchot National Forest — riverside, hiking
Location: Trout Lake, WA, WA
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$40 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (309 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.The campground is just off the Lewis River at an elevation of 1,300 feet.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups
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Well-maintained campground with large sites and beautiful waterfalls nearby. Google reviewers praise it as family-friendly and quiet, with a 4.5/5 rating from 167 reviews.
Insider tips for Lower Falls Campground: Book early—this federal campground fills up quickly Road to campground has sunken sections; drive carefully and avoid low-clearance vehicles Bring a self-contained RV or tent; most sites have no hookups despite electric hookup amenities listed
Skip Lower Falls Campground if: You have a low-clearance vehicle—road conditions are rough. You need full RV hookups—electric hookups available but no water/sewer connections at most sites. You're planning to visit November through April—seasonal closure.
Best time to visit Lower Falls Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Lewis River Hc (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf (Trout Lake, WA), Tillicum Campground (Trout Lake, WA), Cultus Creek Cg (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf (Trout Lake, WA), Marble Mountain Group Picnic Site (Cougar, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lower Falls Campground
Cell signal at Lower Falls Campground (Trout Lake, WA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.The campground is just off the Lewis River at an elevation of 1,300 feet.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this federal campground fills up quickly
Road to campground has sunken sections; drive carefully and avoid low-clearance vehicles
Bring a self-contained RV or tent; most sites have no hookups despite electric hookup amenities listed
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Getting there →
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.
Campground entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Gifford Pinchot National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Gifford Pinchot National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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