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Sunset Falls Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — Yacolt · Washington · Gifford Pinchot National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Gifford Pinchot National Forest |
| Location | Yacolt · Washington · Gifford Pinchot National Forest · 45.81861, -122.25000 · Map |
| Sites | 18 public sites counted from the federal listing — 10 standard nonelectric; 8 tent only nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 18 sites Water hookups at 0 of 18 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 18 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 18 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 40 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 10 sites · 30 ft: 5 sites · 35 ft: 3 sites · 40 ft: 1 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00 |
| Check-in / out | In 4:00 PM · Out 2:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 18 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 541-338-7869 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
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
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Trip Card — Sunset Falls Campground
Yacolt · Washington · Gifford Pinchot National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Yacolt · Washington · Gifford Pinchot National Forest |
| Fees | Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00 |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 40 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 18 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234765 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.