Lower Falls Campground

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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Sites

60 campsites

Fee

From $20 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

509-395-3400

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Lower Falls Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Lewis River TrailHike · 13.9 mi long · 0.1 mi from campShow on map
• Steamboat Viewpoint Trail #14Hike · 0.7 mi long · 7.2 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Steamboat Mountain Trailhead, maintained by US Forest Service.

  Show on map
• Sawtooth Mountain Trail #107Hike · 1.6 mi long · 7.4 mi from camp

  This trail is a former section of the Pacific Crest Trail which was relocated to skirt the lower west flank Sawtooth Mountain. OpenStreetMap

  Show on map
• Cultus Creek Trail #108Hike · 1.5 mi long · 8.9 mi from camp

  This popular 1.5 mile trail begins at Cultus Creek Campground/Trailhead and enters Indian Heaven Wilderness. OpenStreetMap

  Show on map
• Steamboat Lake Trail #70Hike · 0.5 mi long · 7.9 mi from camp

  This 0.5 mile trail follows the northern edge of Steamboat Lake to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000. OpenStreetMap

  Show on map
• Placid Lake Trail #29Hike · 2.9 mi long · 8.2 mi from camp

  This heavily used trail begins on the northwest side of Indian Heaven Wilderness. OpenStreetMap

  Show on map

Scenic sights

• Lower Lewis River FallsWaterfall · 0.2 mi from camp

  A 43-foot waterfall along Lewis River Trail.

  Show on map
• Chickoon Creek FallsWaterfall · 0.5 mi from camp

  A 78-foot waterfall.

  Show on map
• Pataniks PushtyePeak · 4,565 ft · 4.6 mi from campShow on map
• West Twin ButtePeak · 4,716 ft · 5.8 mi from campShow on map
• Curly Creek Falls ViewpointViewpoint · 8.1 mi from camp

  A viewpoint near Lewis River Trail.

  Show on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Tubing HillSkiing and snowshoeing · 11.8 mi from campShow on map
• Mount AdamsClimbing · 18.8 mi from campShow on map
• Monte Cristo SlabClimbing · 19.1 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.