Lewis River Recreation Area
Area Status: Closed
Small attractively wooded horse camp with a highline at each site. The campground has access to several trails including Indian Heaven Wilderness via the Race Track Trail #171 across the road from the campground. The interior road is narrow and lacks large vehicle turning radius.
Campground and roads are gravel. Interior roads have tight turns and the camp sites are small.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 10/19/2024: Campground is closed for the winter season. For further information contact Mt. Adams Ranger Station 509-395-3402. |
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| Permit Info: | Wilderness Permit when entering Indian Heaven Wilderness. Free self-issued permit available at trailhead. |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Wilderness regulations apply within Indian Heaven Wilderness. |
| Closest Towns: | Carson, WA |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (1) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Mt. Adams Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:
From Carson, WA follow Wind River Hwy (Forest Road 30) north for about 5 miles to Forest Road 65 (Turn right onto Old State Road and take the 1st left onto Forest Road 65/​Panther Creek Road). Continue to follow Forest Road 65 for about 13 miles to Falls Creek Horse Camp. The camp is located adjacent to Forest Road 65.
Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:River and Stream Fishing
Recreation areas with activity River and Stream Fishing:Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:- Platinum Creek Day-Use Parking (Lewis River)
- Site: Lower Falls Day Use
- Trailhead: Crab Creek
- Trailhead: Middle Falls
- Trail #31C Middle Falls
- Trailhead: Upper Falls/Quartz Creek
- Trailhead: Wright Meadows
- Trail #80 Wright Meadow
Backpacking
Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:- Platinum Creek Day-Use Parking (Lewis River)
- Trailhead: Crab Creek
- Trailhead: Middle Falls
- Trail #80 Wright Meadow
Horse Camping
Recreation areas with activity Horse Camping:Horse Riding
Recreation areas with activity Horse Riding:- Horse Camp: Lewis River
- Platinum Creek Day-Use Parking (Lewis River)
- Trail #31C Middle Falls
- Trail #80 Wright Meadow