Are you feeling those early signs of fall in the air? Don’t worry, there’s still plenty of time to go camping in Washington before the cold weather starts keeping us all inside. And there’s no campsite quite as peaceful as one that rests near a waterfall.
Scott Smithson / Flickr You’ll find Rainbow Falls State Park on the Chehalis River in Southwest Washington about an hour south of Olympia. It was constructed in 1935 in the heart of an old-growth forest.
Josiah Coughran / alltrails.com Inside the park you’ll find 3,400 feet of freshwater shoreline on the river, 10 miles of hiking trails and 7 miles of bike trails. There are numerous spots for swimming and fishing, and there are a couple of horseshoe pits for anyone who feels like a good game.
Joy O. / Yelp But of course, the park is best known for its waterfall. The waterfall itself isn’t very big, but it often has a rainbow over it, hence its name. There is also a small garden that displays 40 varieties of fuchsia, which is a favorite stop for visitors.
sadie P. / Yelp
Gred D. / Yelp When it’s time to set up camp, you’ll certainly have your pick of perfect spots. There are eight RV hookup sites and 45 tent spaces as well as a dump station. There are three sites for hikers and cyclists (meaning no vehicles allowed) and three for horse campers. All campsites are first come, first serve, so getting there early will help you find your space.
DeanneHA / TripAdvisor Wildlife viewing is common at Rainbow Falls State Park. You can go on a self-guided nature walk through the forest, and aside from birds you might see chipmunks, rabbits, raccoons, deer and elk or even bears.
JA Morris81212 / TripAdvisor To enjoy Rainbow Falls State Park, you’ll need your camping gear, plenty of water, and a Discover Pass.
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Scott Smithson / Flickr
You’ll find Rainbow Falls State Park on the Chehalis River in Southwest Washington about an hour south of Olympia. It was constructed in 1935 in the heart of an old-growth forest.
Josiah Coughran / alltrails.com
Inside the park you’ll find 3,400 feet of freshwater shoreline on the river, 10 miles of hiking trails and 7 miles of bike trails. There are numerous spots for swimming and fishing, and there are a couple of horseshoe pits for anyone who feels like a good game.
Joy O. / Yelp
But of course, the park is best known for its waterfall. The waterfall itself isn’t very big, but it often has a rainbow over it, hence its name. There is also a small garden that displays 40 varieties of fuchsia, which is a favorite stop for visitors.
sadie P. / Yelp
Gred D. / Yelp
When it’s time to set up camp, you’ll certainly have your pick of perfect spots. There are eight RV hookup sites and 45 tent spaces as well as a dump station. There are three sites for hikers and cyclists (meaning no vehicles allowed) and three for horse campers. All campsites are first come, first serve, so getting there early will help you find your space.
DeanneHA / TripAdvisor
Wildlife viewing is common at Rainbow Falls State Park. You can go on a self-guided nature walk through the forest, and aside from birds you might see chipmunks, rabbits, raccoons, deer and elk or even bears.
JA Morris81212 / TripAdvisor
To enjoy Rainbow Falls State Park, you’ll need your camping gear, plenty of water, and a Discover Pass.
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