Lower Falls Recreation Area
Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Cougar, WA
Operating window: May 15 – Sep 30 · Verify current status with the operator before traveling
Verify with the local Forest Service ranger district
Forest Service campgrounds vary by district. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and operating dates are set locally and change seasonally. Call the ranger district to confirm.
Official sources & verification
Managed by US Forest Service
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Reserve or permit
- Reserve on Recreation.gov
Book a site directly with the operator.
Verify by phone or mail
- Address:Cougar, WA
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Amenities
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in 2:00 PM
Check-out 12:00 PM
Quiet hours 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Pet Policy
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Individual Sites (42)
Within ~30 miles
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Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Washington hunting page
