Lewis River HC (Wa) Gifford Pinchot NF
Campground · Washington · 3 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Gifford Pinchot National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 3
- Bookable sites
- 1,881 ft
- Elevation
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Campsites may not be reserved in advance. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Visitors can pay by cash on site, or by using Scan and Pay. Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before you arrive at the campground, and pay through your phone using the Scan and Pay QR code which is located on site.
Recreation
This rustic horse camp has access to many mixed use trails. There is a highline in each site and a stock only water trough with access to the Quartz Creek Trail and Lewis River Trail.
There are nine camp sites and parking for 10 trailers and 15 vehicles.
Natural Features
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (509) 395-3402.The facts
- 3 bookable sites
- 4 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Loops: Scan and Pay
Site types
- 3 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
4 campsites at Lewis River HC (Wa) Gifford Pinchot NF
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ExtraVehicle | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 3 | Scan and Pay | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 4 | Scan and Pay | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Standard | Scan and Pay | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
From Cougar, Washington drive east on Forest Road 90 past Lower Lewis Falls Campground to Forest Road 93. Turn left on Forest Road 93 and go 1/8 mile to the horse camp on the right.
46.18553, -121.85007 · 46°11'7.9"N 121°51'0.3"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 16.3 | 11.2 | 11.5 | 7.7 | 4.7 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 3.8 | 9.3 | 15.3 | 15.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Lewis River HC (Wa) Gifford Pinchot NF
- Can you reserve a site at Lewis River HC (Wa) Gifford Pinchot NF?
- Yes, Lewis River HC (Wa) Gifford Pinchot NF is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Lewis River HC (Wa) Gifford Pinchot NF have?
- 4 sites in total, of which 3 can be booked.
Camping near Lewis River HC (Wa) Gifford Pinchot NF
- Lower Falls Campground 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cultus Creek CG (Wa) Gifford Pinchot NF 10.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Campground: Tillicum 5.5 mi · Campground
- Campground: Twin Falls 8.9 mi · Campground
- Campground: Cultus Creek 10.6 mi · Campground
- Forest Road 90 11.2 mi · Facility
- Site: Wakepish Picnic Area 11.3 mi · Facility
- Lava Canyon Interpretive Site 11.5 mi · Facility
- Lahar Viewpoint Interpretive Site 11.9 mi · Facility
- Campground: Olallie Lake 13.1 mi · Campground
- Miners Car Interpretive Site 13.2 mi · Facility
- Meta Lake Interpretive Site 13.3 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone N/A
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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