Lower Falls Recreation Area
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Bumping Lake Dump Station · 55.4 mi
- Coordinates
- 46.1566, -121.8785
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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 toilets and drinking water. 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. Lewis River Horse Camp is 5 miles away.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Lower Falls Recreation Area free?
No. Lower Falls Recreation Area charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Lower Falls Recreation Area?
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.
What are the rules at Lower Falls Recreation Area?
Maximum vehicle length is 36 feet.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
