Lower Falls Recreation Area
Its 41 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $20 per night. Lower Falls Recreation Area is a National Forest campground near Cougar, Washington.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 6Lower Falls. Photo: Gifford Pinchot National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Managed by
- National Forest
Lower Falls Recreation Area sits inside Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $20 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 41
- Site driveways
- Mixed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
41 sites in 3 loops; 2 pull-through. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Lower Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Lower Loop, site 03 |
| 04 | Lower Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Lower Loop, site 04 |
| 05 | Lower Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Lower Loop, site 05 |
| 06 | Lower Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Lower Loop, site 06 |
| 07 | Lower Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Lower Loop, site 07 |
| 08 Double | Lower Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Lower Loop, site 08 Double |
| 09 | Lower Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Lower Loop, site 09 |
| 10 | Lower Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Lower Loop, site 10 |
| 11 | Lower Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Lower Loop, site 11 |
| 12 | Lower Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Lower Loop, site 12 |
| 13 | Lower Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Lower Loop, site 13 |
| 14 | Lower Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Lower Loop, site 14 |
| 15 | Lower Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Lower Loop, site 15 |
| 16 | Lower Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Lower Loop, site 16 |
| 17 | Lower Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Lower Loop, site 17 |
| 18 | Lower Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Lower Loop, site 18 |
| 19 | Lower Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Lower Loop, site 19 |
| 20 | Lower Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Lower Loop, site 20 |
| 01 | Road | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Road, site 01 |
| 02 | Road | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Road, site 02 |
| 21 Double | Upper Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Upper Loop, site 21 Double |
| 22 | Upper Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Upper Loop, site 22 |
| 23 | Upper Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Upper Loop, site 23 |
| 24 | Upper Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Upper Loop, site 24 |
| 25 | Upper Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Upper Loop, site 25 |
| 26 | Upper Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Upper Loop, site 26 |
| 27 | Upper Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Upper Loop, site 27 |
| 28 Double | Upper Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Parallel | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Upper Loop, site 28 Double |
| 29 | Upper Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Upper Loop, site 29 |
| 30 | Upper Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Upper Loop, site 30 |
| 31 | Upper Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Upper Loop, site 31 |
| 32 | Upper Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Upper Loop, site 32 |
| 33 | Upper Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Upper Loop, site 33 |
| 34 | Upper Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Upper Loop, site 34 |
| 35 | Upper Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Upper Loop, site 35 |
| 36 | Upper Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Upper Loop, site 36 |
| 37 | Upper Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Upper Loop, site 37 |
| 38 | Upper Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Upper Loop, site 38 |
| 39 | Upper Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Upper Loop, site 39 |
| 41 | Upper Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Upper Loop, site 41 |
| 43 | Upper Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Upper Loop, site 43 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 15 ft
46.1566, -121.8785 in Skamania. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Lower Falls Recreation Area?
Sites at Lower Falls Recreation Area are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/250032).
How much does it cost to camp at Lower Falls Recreation Area?
Camping at Lower Falls Recreation Area costs Single Site: $20 per night.
How many campsites does Lower Falls Recreation Area have?
Lower Falls Recreation Area has 41 campsites.
Are there pull-through sites at Lower Falls Recreation Area?
Recreation.gov lists 2 pull-through sites at Lower Falls Recreation Area: loop Upper Loop, site 21 Double and loop Upper Loop, site 23.
Is there drinking water at Lower Falls Recreation Area?
Yes, Lower Falls Recreation Area has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Lower Falls Recreation Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lower Falls Recreation Area.
Is there cell service at Lower Falls Recreation Area?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Lower Falls Recreation Area. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Lower Falls Recreation Area?
Lower Falls Recreation Area is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Lower Falls Recreation Area
The nearest lake with a fishing page is Swift Reservoir, whose mapped center point is 13 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Swift Reservoir fishing on fishypedia.com.
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Lower Falls Recreation Area, in a straight line: Carson Hot Springs (hot spring, 30 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
First-come Lewis River Hc (wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf 
First-come Tillicum Campground 
First-come Cultus Creek Campground Reservable Swift Forest Camp 
More campgrounds: camping near Cougar and campgrounds in Skamania.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
Photo credits
- Photo 1: Gifford Pinchot National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: Gifford Pinchot National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: Gifford Pinchot National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: Gifford Pinchot National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 5: Gifford Pinchot National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 6: Gifford Pinchot National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)