Campground: Sunset Falls Campground and Day Use

A great place for a picnic, hike or just relaxing at the falls. Sunset Falls Campground/Day Use Area is located on the western edge of the forest, on the Lewis River. Visitors enjoy scenic views of the river and a waterfall with other recreation opportunities within a short walk on the paved Sunset Falls Trail. The falls are accessible year-round and make a popular place to cool off on hot summer days. No fishing allowed.

The falls are on the East Fork Lewis River at an elevation of 1,000 feet. The campground road and trail path to the falls are paved and shaded by large evergreen trees. There are several hiking trails in the vicinity, including the Silver Star Trail which offers excellent views. The area is also popular with kayakers that visit the East Fork Lewis River.

Fishing is available at nearby Zigzag Lake or Canyon Creek. The East Fork Lewis is open to angling below Horseshoe Falls.

There are day use picnic spots and leashed pets are allowed. This site is operated year-round by concessionaire.

View a Sunset Falls Campground map (PDF)

Reservations

Reservations allowed Memorial Day through Labor Day online at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

General Information

Year-round

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 fee with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access.

Day Use: Cash, Check, or a valid Recreation Pass.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $20 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $8 per night per vehicle
Day Use: $5 per vehicle per day

Contact Name: ExplorUS

Contact Phone: 661-702-1420

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.818734

Longitude: -122.250186

Directions

From Vancouver, WA travel north on I-5 and take exit 9 WA 502 for Battle Ground. Go about 7 miles and turn left on WA 503 and head north for about 5.5 miles. Turn right onto NE Rock Creek Road, which will turn into NE 152nd Ave and then a slight left onto NE Lucia Falls Rd for about 7 miles. Then turn right onto NE Sunset Falls Road, travel for about 7 miles and the falls will be on your right.