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.
Recreation.govWA
Sunset Falls Campground
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Upcoming Availability
6 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Mon, Jul 27
None
available
Tue, Jul 28
None
available
Wed, Jul 29
None
available
Thu, Jul 30
6
sites
Fri, Jul 31
None
available
Sat, Aug 1
None
available
Sun, Aug 2
2
sites
Mon, Aug 3
2
sites
Tue, Aug 4
None
available
Wed, Aug 5
7
sites
Thu, Aug 6
5
sites
Fri, Aug 7
None
available
Sat, Aug 8
None
available
Sun, Aug 9
1
site
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Sunset Campground is located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Sunset Campground offers 18 standard sites that accommodate tents and RVs (22 feet), but no hookups are available. The campground is just off the East Fork Lewis River at an elevation of 1,000 feet.
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
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.
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.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is located in between Mount St. Helens and Mount Adams, and only about an hour north of Portland, Oregon.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site 16 Tent Only
East Loop
0 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 01
West Loop
32 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 11 Tent Only
East Loop
0 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 07
West Loop
32 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 18 Tent Only
East Loop
0 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 08
West Loop
26 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 09
West Loop
26 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 17 Tent Only
East Loop
0 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 02
West Loop
36 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 15 Tent Only
East Loop
0 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 05
West Loop
25 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 10
West Loop
26 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 03
West Loop
35 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 13 Tent Only
East Loop
0 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 14 Tent Only
East Loop
0 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 12 Tent Only
East Loop
0 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 04
West Loop
26 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 06
West Loop
40 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Important notices
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.
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Common questions
Is Sunset Falls Campground available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 6 of the next 14 days, starting Thu, Jul 30. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Sunset Falls Campground?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
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