Sunset Falls Campground
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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.
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.
Need to Know
- Sites not reserved are available on a first-come, first-served basis on-site.
- There is no electricity or hookups.
- There is no water available at this facility; please bring your own drinking water.
The camping fee includes entry for one vehicle and one legally towed vehicle, any extra vehicles will be subject to an extra vehicle fee of $8.00/night of stay at the campground.
Click here for more information about Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
- Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.
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.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is located in between Mount St. Helens and Mount Adams, and only about an hour north of Portland, Oregon.
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.
Changes & 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.
Contact Information
Physical
40806 NE Sunset Falls Rd Yacolt WA 98675
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 541-338-7869
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving 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
Available Campsites
- Site 04, Loop West Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop West Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop West Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17 Tent Only, Loop East Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop West Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16 Tent Only, Loop East Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 18 Tent Only, Loop East Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 13 Tent Only, Loop East Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop West Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop West Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop West Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14 Tent Only, Loop East Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 12 Tent Only, Loop East Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop West Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15 Tent Only, Loop East Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop West Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop West Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11 Tent Only, Loop East Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
