Campground: Sunset Falls Campground and Day Use
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Campground: Sunset Falls Campground and Day Use
A great place for a picnic, hike or just relaxing at the falls. Sunset Falls Campground/Day Use Area is located on the western edge of the forest, on the Lewis River. Visitors enjoy scenic views of the river and a waterfall with other recreation opportunities within a short hike on Sunset falls Trail #174 . The falls are on 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. There are several hiking trails in the vicinity, including the Silver Star Trail which offers excellent views. The area is also popular with kayakers that visit the East Fork Lewis River. Fishing is available at nearby Zigzag Lake or Canyon Creek. The East Fork Lewis is open to angling below Horseshoe Falls. There are day use picnic spots and leashed pets are allowed. This site is operated year-round by concessionaire. View a Sunset Falls Campground map (.pdf).
Before you go
Season
Year round
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
Day Use : $5/vehicle/day or valid Recreation Pass . • Camping : $20/night • Extra Vehicle : $8
Accessibility
This site offers a paved trail from the parking area to the falls viewing platform. The area is flat and has other accessible areas to experience the river and the surrounding forest.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.