Wooded sites, a day-use area along the Cowlitz River, and four distinct loops give Cowlitz Falls Campground a well-organized feel that stands out among places to camp near Randle. The campground sits between Randle and Morton in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest corridor, and its layout reflects a facility that gets regular use from families, RV travelers, and tent campers alike. Staff are visibly active, driving through loops throughout the day to clean and check on the grounds, which reviewers consistently credit for the campground's maintained condition.
The four loops serve different camping styles. A-Loop has water and electric hookups, a mix of shaded and open grassy sites, and pull-through options on the outer ring. Daniel L. notes "you will find the most private sites in this loop." B-Loop is unpaved and tent-oriented, though sites sit close together, which limits seclusion when the campground fills. C-Loop is configured as a paved circle for group RV camping with shared tables and a central firepit. D-Loop has water and electric hookups and a covered communal area. Verizon users report reliable cell service; T-Mobile coverage is reportedly weak.
The day-use area along the Cowlitz River includes a boat ramp and dock. The river runs a cloudy green color year-round due to ash and sediment from Mount St. Helens, so expect murky water rather than clear current. It's cold even in summer. On land, the campground has a playground, baseball and soccer fields, a nature trail, and groomed recreation areas. Showers are available in each loop, and a dump station serves RV campers. Reservations are available and worth booking ahead for summer weekends, when the campground draws crowds and B-Loop tent sites in particular lose privacy quickly.
"The campground is a great base camp for exploring the Gifford Pinchot National Forest," Daniel L. observes, and the surrounding area supports that use well. Mosquitoes appear in the evenings during late spring and early summer, and the tree canopy in forested sites can trap campfire smoke on still nights. Campers wanting dispersed alternatives in the same general area can look at Gifford Pinchot NF Dispersed off WA 131 or the full-hookup setup at Maple Grove RV Resort (Randle) - KM Resorts for a different experience.
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Map & DirectionsCowlitz Falls Campground is located in Washington near Randle
Address
889 Peters
Randle, WA 98377
Coordinates
46.50479049 N
122.01492718 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/24/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/24/26- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 7/24/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/24/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/24/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 7/24/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 29 min from Longview, WA
- 1 hr 31 min from Olympia, WA
- 1 hr 50 min from Yakima, WA
- 2 hrs 3 min from Portland, OR
