Openings · last 7 days
7
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 7 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234765
When Sunset Falls Campground reopens
Sunset Falls Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
9
Openings · last 90 days
11
Only 11 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 18 monitored sites
Of the 3,294 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 34 open for online reservation · 50 reserved · 3,210 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 18 monitored sites, 12 can be reserved online and 6 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
99% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 34 of 3,294 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online99%
Open site-nights34 / 3,294
Reserved (of online inventory)50 / 84
Weekday openings32
Weekend openings2
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 32 fall on weekdays and 2 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027October shows no online availability. 0 of 558 tracked site-nights are open there — 558 on sites not offered online.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 18 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 11 Tent Only | 4 |
| 14 Tent Only | 4 |
| 07 | 3 |
| 09 | 3 |
| 12 Tent Only | 3 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendSat · Sep 26
October0 of 558 · not offered online
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 26. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
34 open site-nights across 12 sites at Sunset Falls Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 11 2-night, 9 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 07.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 10 sites take 25 ft, 3 sites take 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft. 8 sites of 18 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 12 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Tent Only | Not recorded | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26 |
| 14 Tent Only | Not recorded | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26 |
| 07 | 32 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 09 | 26 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 12 Tent Only | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 13 Tent Only | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 15 Tent Only | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 16 Tent Only | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 18 Tent Only | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 06 | 40 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 08 | 26 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 05 | 25 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 22 |
About Sunset Falls Campground
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.
Recreation
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.
Facilities
Sunset Campground offers 18 standard sites that accommodate tents and RVs (22 feet), but no hookups are available. Picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as are 3 vault toilets and trash receptacles.
Natural Features
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.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is located in between Mount St. Helens and Mount Adams, and only about an hour north of Portland, Oregon.
18 monitored sites6 FCFS sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups18 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
From I-5 take exit 9 WA 502 for Battle Ground. Go about 7 miles and turn left on WA 503 and head north for about 5.5 miles. Turn right onto NE Rock Creek Rd, which will turn into NE 152nd Ave and then a slight left onto NE Lucia Falls Rd for about 7 miles. Then turn right onto NE Sunset Falls Road, travel for about 7 miles and the campground will be on your right. Location: 40806 NE Sunset Falls Rd, Yacolt WA 98675
40806 Ne Sunset Falls Rd, Yacolt, WA 98675541-338-7869
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234765 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234765 · Sunset Falls Campground · Yacolt WA10 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Sunset Falls Campground?
Reservations for Sunset Falls Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 99% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 34 of 3,294 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 11 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Sunset Falls Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 7 site-date openings at Sunset Falls Campground in the last 7 days, 9 over 30 days and 11 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Sunset Falls Campground?
9 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 07. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Sunset Falls Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
3 of the 18 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft. 10 of those 18 sites have a recorded maximum length and 8 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Sunset Falls Campground?
September 2026, with 34 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 234.
When is the next open date at Sunset Falls Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Sat, Sep 26. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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