Reviews

Trista Chandler

Visited on a Friday late August 2025. Absolutely breathtaking! We arrived around 10am and parked at the lower falls. In addition to a park/ day pass, you also need a $2 parking reservation thru recreation.gov which can be difficult to get, but it is worth the effort and wait! There is no cell service so you want to make sure you have everything you need..parking pass printed and maps downloaded for offline access. The hike from lower to upper falls was on the easy side and just a few miles. There were only a couple people on the trail and at the upper falls. We took a dip and while it was very cold water, it was refreshing and fast drying once you get out-we didn't need towels. The lower falls is not only breathingly beautiful, it brought a feeling of incredible peace and awe. It would be easy to sit there all day and take in the natural beauty around. Getting down to the lower falls is a little tricky, with a couple of short, steep trails with ropes to help. You definitely want to have non-slip water shoes for getting around once down there.

nelbgarrido

Visited in early October, and this location offers an absolutely breathtaking display of nature, particularly seeing the majestic waterfalls. The public bathrooms in this park are natural septic tanks; be prepared for the strong, earthy smell. The parking area is conveniently located right next to the falls, making it very easy to reach with a short walking distance. I swam at the bottom of the falls wearing a specialized 3mm wetsuit, and I definitely felt the water's shocking cold during this time of year. I would not recommend attempting to swim without the proper equipment. Aside from that, it's an incredible place to take stunning, breathtaking photos.

Josh Foley

I hesitate to tell anyone about this place! It is my new happy place and I will imagine being here when life gets hard. I hope no one reads this and no one else discovers this treasure. My one saving grace is that a permit is required to come here. Don’t forget your camera and bathing suit. 10/10 best place in Washington.

J H

Incredible views and trails to the falls were easily accessible. A must if you like waterfalls and nature hikes! Parking reservations and fees are required along with a small day use fee but definitely worth it.

Stephen Harriman

Lower Lewis Falls is a really nice camping spot. There are really nice hiking trails around the river and falls. There is a really nice board walk down to the river just before the falls. The trail that leads to below the falls is well maintained. My only complaint is that there isn't a great way to get down the cliff to get below the falls.

Sanket Khedekar

Beautiful waterfall. 5-10 mins walk to the waterfall viewpoint. You will need a parking permit from recreation.gov for daily permit. Easy to walk around. Well maintained. It even has campground. Total three waterfalls about 3 miles.

Steve C

Awesome place to visit. Parking reservations were strictly enforce during our visit July 2021. The water was icy cold - so refreshing after a mild hike during record high temps of 100+ degrees.

Donald Day

One of the most beautiful day use areas and campgrounds on the Lewis River. It may be a very long drive from Woodland Washington or Carson Washington, BUT it is worth your time. Note that the campground is reservation only and there is a day use fee of $5.00 which has limited parking.

dotz dee

Lower Lewis River falls campground was a good stay over all . not the cleanest and no shower's but a good Host and private sights The Falls is Beautiful . They need better signs Stating to fallow the trail to lower ground before trying to get to the falls. The road getting there has a lot of Dips go slow. Sight # 22 & 24

Chad K. Davis

If you plan on camping here, then this is well worth the trip. The hike is easy and the falls are incredibly beautiful…. HOWEVER, if you are on a road trip driving up or down Interstate 5, and you’re just wanting to see the falls, and you have other destinations planned for the day, DO NOT GO. The road to here is a lot longer than you think, not to mention that it is very windy as well, so you absolutely must drive slow. Just getting there and back will eat up a vast majority of your day, as it is a 3 hour drive out of the way of anything else (6 there and back, if you don’t stop to look at the falls). It’s a lovely drive, but if you have plans after the falls, you are not going to get to them. I loved seeing the falls, as they were truly beautiful, but it was a bummer that my wife and I had to cancel several other planned destinations on our trip. This detour ate up way more of our time than we had anticipated. Being from out of state, this was a one time trip, and some of the other locations that we never got to see were much higher on my wishlist than these falls. You live an you learn. Not even months of prep and research will prepare you for reality. So, final verdict: don’t make this a stop unless you plan for this to be your ONLY stop for the day. However, if that is your plan, or if you live nearby, then it is absolutely worth the adventure!