Lower Falls Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Open mid-May through mid-September. Reservations available via Recreation.gov.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order.
Forest Roads Closed Due to Rain Event
The past few days has shown heavy rainfall as an atmospheric river moved into the Northern Cascade Region bringing 16+ inches of rain to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Forest Service Road 6808 Emergency Closure
The Gifford Pinchot National Forest issued an emergency closure of Forest Service Road 6808 from mile marker 3.9 to mile marker 4.2 due to a sinkhole that has developed in the travel way. Closure timeframe is currently unknown, and travel will resume when roads are repaired.
Rd 2810-041 Yellowjacket Bridge Road Closure
Rd 2810-041 will close Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, and will remain closed until mid-November for redriving piles at Yellowjacket.
Winter Road Closures
Due to large amounts of snowfall the gates along the fallowing roads will be closed for the winter season. This routine seasonal gate closure is important for public safety as these roads are not maintained and become hazardous in the winter.
Washout on Forest Road 93
Forest Road 93 is closed at milepost 6.95 due to a severe washout. Road signs are posted at the beginning of each side of FR 93 to alert drivers of the inability to drive the entire length of road.
Upper State Route 504 closed at milepost 45.2 due to large slide
Closure: Upper State Route 504/Spirit Lake Memorial Highway is closed between mileposts (MP) 45.2 and 51 until further notice with a possible re-opening date sometime in 2026. Johnston Ridge Observatory and Loowit Viewpoint is inaccessible by vehicle
Adams Fork Bridge Closed (FR 5601)
The Adams Fork Bridge on FR 5601 at MP 2.0 on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District is CLOSED.
Forest Road 2801 Closure
Forest Road 2801 is closed on both ends of the road due to a washout at milepost 0.25 and a large slide at milepost 7.
About
Lower Falls Campground is located in a pleasantly wooded setting on the Lewis River at an elevation of 1,750 feet in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The campground features 43 sites including standard, double, and premium options, all tucked among large evergreen trees along a paved campground road. Sites accommodate both tents and RVs up to 36 feet, though no hookups are available. Each site includes a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. The campground serves as a trailhead for the Lewis River Trail #31, a multi-use trail popular with hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. The trail follows the Lewis River through old growth forest and past several striking waterfalls. The river itself is open to catch and release fishing for rainbow, cutthroat, and bull trout, as well as whitefish, and kayaking. Lower Falls Day Use Area is located within the campground. Waterfalls are a major attraction in this area, with 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. Additional nearby trails include Quartz Creek Trail #5 and Wright Meadows Trail #80.
Directions
From Cougar, Washington drive east on Highway 503 for about 33 miles to the campground. Just past the Pine Creek Information Center keep right at the intersection with Forest Road 25, staying on Highway 503. At the forest boundary Highway 503 becomes Forest Road 90. Continue east on Forest Road 90 to the campground entrance on the right after mile marker 28.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 36ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| dfwickwire@fs.fed.us | |
| Phone | +1 (509) 395-3402 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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