Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington
- Fee per nightnot confirmed
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)Up to 40 ft
- Drinking waternot listed
- Electricno
At a glance: No electric hookups or flush toilets. Listed for rigs up to 40 ft. Not listed: drinking water and showers.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Not listed
- Flush toilets No
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites No
- Sewer hookups No
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 18
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 40 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 1,008 ft
- Phone
- (541) 338-7869 (campground or managing office)
Official fee information
Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 45.81861, -122.25000 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Beaver Campground 14.3 mi straight-line
- Paradise Creek campground 17.6 mi straight-line
- Panther Creek campground 17.8 mi straight-line
- Peterson Prairie Campground 30.2 mi straight-line
- Iron Creek Campground 44.1 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
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.
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.
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.
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.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Skamania Fish Hatchery - 13.7 mi away, station at 435 ft - 573 ft lower than the campground (1,008 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 33 | 11.14 |
| Feb | 48 | 33 | 8.75 |
| Mar | 54 | 35 | 8.86 |
| Apr | 59 | 38 | 7.52 |
| May | 66 | 43 | 5.19 |
| Jun | 71 | 47 | 4.08 |
| Jul | 79 | 50 | 0.90 |
| Aug | 80 | 50 | 1.22 |
| Sep | 74 | 46 | 3.19 |
| Oct | 62 | 41 | 7.82 |
| Nov | 51 | 37 | 12.37 |
| Dec | 44 | 33 | 12.23 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Water hookups at sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Sewer hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 27, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.