Overview
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.
Great Facilities and Amenities
Campfire Allowed
(All campsites have Campfire Allowed)
Checkin Time
(All campsites have Checkin Time)
Checkout Time
(All campsites have Checkout Time)
Driveway Entry
(10 of 18 campsites have Driveway Entry)
Firepit
(All campsites have Firepit)
Hike In Distance To Site
(Up to 30')
Max Num Of People
(Up to 6)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 1)
Pets Allowed
(All campsites have Pets Allowed)
Picnic Table
(All campsites have Picnic Table)
Shade
(All campsites have Shade)
Site Access
(Majority of the campsites have drive in)
Natural Features
![Sunset Camp Sunset Camp - Credits:](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/images/74419.jpg)
![Sunset Camp Sunset Camp - Credits:](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/images/74428.jpg)
![Sunset Camp Sunset Camp - Credits:](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/images/74494.jpg)
![Sunset Camp Sunset Camp - Credits:](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/images/74457.jpg)
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.
Recreation
![Sunset Falls Sunset Falls - Credits: Gifford Pinchot National Forest](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2019/08/21/19/24/234765_ef600913-0012-43cd-833a-ee3f034b84b2_1440.jpg)
![Sunset Falls Sunset Falls - Credits: Gifford Pinchot National Forest](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2019/08/21/19/24/234765_ef600913-0012-43cd-833a-ee3f034b84b2_1440.jpg)
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.
Permitted Equipment
tent-Up to 40ft
rv-Up to 40ft
trailer-Up to 40ft
Nearby Attractions
The campground is located in between Mount St. Helens and Mount Adams, and only about an hour north of Portland, Oregon.