Lewis River Recreation Area Tickets

The Lewis River Recreation Area is located in the heart of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This area provides access to the popular Lewis River Trail and associated waterfall viewing. The Lewis River trail winds along a gentle grade through a magnificent Douglas fir, western red cedar and big leaf maple old-growth forest with abundant side streams, springs, and waterfalls. There are multiple access points along this 14-mile trail, including trailheads at Curly Creek Falls, Lower Falls, Middle Falls, and Quartz Creek. This trail is popular with mountain bikers, hikers, and waterfall enthusiasts, especially on hot summer days. There are two campgrounds in the Lewis River Recreation Area: Lower Falls Campground (reservations available on Recreation.gov) and Lewis River Horse Camp (First Come, First Served Only ). You can find more information here: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/gp/LRRA  

The Lewis River Recreation Area Ticket and other site requirements are necessary to provide for the protection of public health and safety and resource protection. Reservations are required June 15 through September 6. Thank you for your cooperation! Reservation MUST be printed AND a hard copy must be placed on vehicle dashboard upon arrival in the Lewis River Recreation Area.  

From Cougar, Washington drive east on Highway 503. Just past the Pine Creek Information Center the highway intersects with Forest Road 25. Keep right at this intersection and stay on Highway 503. At the Forest Boundary Highway 503 becomes Forest Road 90. Continue driving east on Forest Road 90 to the intersection with Curley Creek road. The Lewis River Recreation Area begins past this intersection.  

From Trout Lake, head North to Forest Road 23. Drive approximately 20 miles until you reach Forest Road 90. Turn left on Forest Road 90 and drive about 16 miles to entrance to the Lewis River Recreation Area. 

Please check road conditions prior to attempting to travel to Lewis River Recreation Area.  

Parking Reservation MUST be printed AND a hard copy must be placed on vehicle dashboard upon arrival in the Lewis River Recreation Area.