The new restriction is being introduced to control congestion at the popular attraction. Author: Art Edwards Updated: 1:13 PM PDT July 11, 2021 BRIDAL VEIL, Ore. — On a busy summer day, Multnomah Falls sees as many as 1,500 - 2,000 visitors. Meanwhile, there are about 50 parking spaces right outside the Multnomah Falls Lodge, and the parking lot along I-84 can hold 184 cars. Both lots get overwhelmed. “It's just really caused a lot of congestion and safety issues related to that congestion,” says Stan Hinatsu of the U.S. Forest Service. In an effort to ease the strain on the lots, the Forest Service announced Friday that visitors will need to make advance reservations starting July 20.