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Lower Falls Campground

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Availability

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About this spot

Overview

Lower Falls Campground is located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Visitors enjoy several waterfalls in the area and access to the Lewis River Trail. The campground is open from mid-May through October.

Recreation

Near the campground are several trailheads that provide visitors with a variety of recreational opportunities. There are hiking trails, mountain bike trails, horse trails, and motorcycle trails within 10 miles of the campground. The Lewis River contains rainbow, cutthroat, and bull trout as well as whitefish. The area is catch and release only.

Facilities

Lower Falls Campground offers 43 standard sites that accommodate both tents and RVs (36 feet), but no hookups are available. Picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as are composting toilets and drinking water.

Natural Features

The campground is just off the Lewis River at an elevation of 1,300 feet. The campground road is paved and shaded by large evergreen trees. There are trails down to the Lewis River and falls area.

Nearby Attractions

There are falls viewing opportunities at Lower Lewis River Falls, Curly Creek Falls, Big Creek Falls, and Middle Falls, all within 15 minutes of the campground. Hiking trails within 10 miles include trail #31 Lewis River, Trail #5 Quartz Creek, and trail #80 Wright Meadows.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

Typical weather

Air temperature

Average daily high-low
Average daily high and low air temperature, January through DecemberEach vertical bar shows a monthly average daily high and low in degrees Fahrenheit.41°30°JJanuary: average high 41°F, average low 30°F41°28°FFebruary: average high 41°F, average low 28°F46°31°MMarch: average high 46°F, average low 31°F53°35°AApril: average high 53°F, average low 35°F64°42°MMay: average high 64°F, average low 42°F70°48°JJune: average high 70°F, average low 48°F79°52°JJuly: average high 79°F, average low 52°F81°54°AAugust: average high 81°F, average low 54°F71°49°SSeptember: average high 71°F, average low 49°F59°41°OOctober: average high 59°F, average low 41°F47°34°NNovember: average high 47°F, average low 34°F40°29°DDecember: average high 40°F, average low 29°F

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Lewis River

Estimated
Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Lewis River, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.37°JJanuary: average water temperature 37°F38°FFebruary: average water temperature 38°F40°MMarch: average water temperature 40°F43°AApril: average water temperature 43°F46°MMay: average water temperature 46°F50°JJune: average water temperature 50°F54°JJuly: average water temperature 54°F56°AAugust: average water temperature 56°F53°SSeptember: average water temperature 53°F47°OOctober: average water temperature 47°F41°NNovember: average water temperature 41°F37°DDecember: average water temperature 37°F