Sunset Falls Campground

$20.00/night

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NE Sunset Falls Rd
Yacolt, WA 98675

Overview

Sunset Campground is located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Visitors enjoy scenic views of the river and a waterfall within the campground. The campground is open all year.

Recreation

There are several hiking trails nearby, including the Silver Star trail which offers excellent views of Portland, Oregon. The area is also popular with kayakers that visit the East Fork Lewis River.

Facilities

Sunset Campground offers 18 standard sites that accommodate tents and RVs (22 feet), but no hookups are available. Picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as are 3 vault toilets and trash receptacles.

Natural Features

The campground is just off 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.

Contact Info

This location is staffed. Please call (360) 729-0018 to speak with local staff.

Nearby Attractions

The campground is located in between Mount St. Helens and Mount Adams, and only about an hour north of Portland, Oregon.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations

Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. 

A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

No-Shows

A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.

No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.  

Refunds

Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.

Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.

For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive. 

In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

Camp site features

Across 18 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: all 18 sites
  • Picnic table: all 18 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 18 sites
  • Longest RV: 40 ft
  • Largest party: 6 people

Fees

Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00

Directions

From I-5 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 Rd, 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 campground will be on your right. Location: 40806 NE Sunset Falls Rd, Yacolt WA 98675

Stay Limit

Check in from 4 PM, check out by 2 PM.

Reviews

94 reviews
5 stars
54
4 stars
15
3 stars
14
2 stars
6
1 stars
5
Julie B
Loop:West Loop
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
Beautiful location with supreme swimming access. Our site was a little closer to the main road than I realized when booking and large trucks seemed used the day use area to turn around creating a lot of noise, but otherwise it was a very pleasant experience. I would definitely come back!
Jason E
Loop:West Loop
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
The campground is a very beautiful location. Go for a hike see the different water falls. It is quite at night. The stars are bright with minimal light pollution. There are vault toilets and thats it bring your own water or get from the river and filter it. I will definitely camp here again.
Ruth S
Loop:West Loop
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
We had an amazing time at Sunset Falls campground. This was our second time camping here and we loved it enough to bring our friends with us this time. We were warned by some friends we know that a lot of nomadic type folk or homeless folk come here which didnt deture us from coming. Our first trip we did see some people we suspected were homeless but they didnt bother nobody. Our second trip we did have one run in with a man who was obviously not in his right mind. He became aggravated at one of our lights a little after the sunset and began to be agressive with our group. It didnt amount to anything but we let the camp host know and he let us know he was well aware of the situation and monitoring it. He told us that a lot of folk will come up there to try and get clean. That little event is the only reason I didnt rate it 5 stars. I wouldnt let it stop me from coming again but it is something to keep in mind when planning. We had a large group and stayed at sites #6 and #7. At site #6 there is a trail that takes you to a swim hole that other campers wouldnt have access to unless they hiked down the creek bed. The trail down to the swim hole has a red rope attached for good reason as it can be difficult to get back up. Our trip was phenomenal and we really enjoyed the falls. This campground really feels like a hidden jewel. Fishing is not permitted at the campground but if you ask the camp host they can direct you to the nearest spot around moulton falls (although I heard it was difficult to get to). The vault toilets by the main parking area are kept very clean and tidy. It was by far the most pleasant pit toilet experience ive ever had and I saw that the reason why is because they are cleaned twice a day. The second toilet house, that is closer to the sites we were staying at, was a different story. Despite being cleaned the same amount, it is just a much older building. We saved that one for emergencies only.
Donna R
Loop:West Loop
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
Beautiful location! The falls, pools and ledges make a great place for kids. Lots of families. The site was well maintained. Campground hosts were available and helpful.
Korin S
Loop:East Loop
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
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Mary H
Loop:West Loop
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
Love this small campground. The host was very friendly and helpful. Bathrooms clean, great swimming holes on the river.
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