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Mount Rainier National Park Campgrounds
Mount Rainier National Park
Star Route
Ashford WA 98304-9751, 360-569-2211
Park Map
Special Topics: Geysers/Hot Springs · Glaciers · Volcanoes ·
Wildflowers · Recreation Activities: Auto Touring · Biking · Camping ·
Climbing · Educational Programs · Fishing · Hiking · Horseback Riding ·
Wildlife Viewing · Snow Skiing
Camping Areas
Cougar Rock
Open
Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day
Reservations
Online or by Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP
Details
Located in the SW corner of the park, 2.3 miles NE of Longmire. Elevation 3180'. 173 individual sites (4 Accessible) + 5 group sites. Drinking water, flush toilets, dump station, amphitheater. Suitable for RVs and tents.
Ipsut Creek
Open All Year
May close due to flooding of the Carbon River Rd. Call 360-569-2211 for road status.
Details
Located in the NW corner of the park, 5 miles E of the Carbon River Entrance. Elevation 2300'. 28 individual sites + 2 group sites. Pit toilets. Suitable for RVs and tents. No potable water. ROAD IS SUBJECT TO FLOODING--CHECK CURRENT STATUS. The road is open to high clearance vehicles only.
Mowich Lake
Open late June through early Oct. weather permitting.
Details
Located in the NW corner of the park, at the end of SR 165 (unpaved road). Elevation 4950'. 30 walk-in sites. Pit toilets. NO POTABLE WATER. NO FIRES.
Ohanapecosh
Open Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day
Reservations Online or by Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP
Details
Located in the SE corner of the park, 11 miles NE of Packwood on SR 123. Elevation 1914'. 188 individual sites (2 Accessible) + 1 group site. Drinking water, flush toilets, dump station, amphitheater. Suited for RV or tent camping.
Sunshine Point
Open All Year
Details
Located in the SW corner of the park, 0.25 mile E of the Nisqually Entrance. Elevation 2000'. 18 individual sites (2 Accessible). Drinking water, pit toilets. Suitable for RVs and tents.
White River
Open early July through late September.
Details
Located on the E side of the park, 5 miles W of the White River Entrance. Elevation 4400'. 112 sites. Drinking water, flush toilets, small amphitheater. Suitable for RVs and tents.
Lodging Options
National Park Inn
Open All Year
Phone
360-569-2275
Details
Located in the Longmire Historic District in the SW corner of the park. Elevation 2,700'. 25 guest rooms, full service restaurant, gift shop, post office. Mount Rainier Guest Services Website: http://www.guestservices.com/rainier
Paradise Inn
Open May to Oct
Phone
360-569-2275
Details
Historic Inn built in 1917. Located at Paradise. Elevation 5,400'. 117 guest rooms, full service restaurant, snack bar, lounge, gift shop, post office. Mount Rainier Guest Services Website: http://www.guestservices.com/rainier
Additional Information
Getting There
Plane
Closest airports served by major airlines are Seattle, WA (85 miles), Yakima, WA (115 miles), and Portland, OR (168 miles). Mileages are one-way, to/from Ashford, WA. Rental cars are available at airports.
Car
Year-round access to the park is via SR 706 to the Nisqually Entrance in the SW corner of the park. Limited winter access is available via Hwy. 123 in the SE corner of the park. The Carbon River/Mowich Lake area (NW corner) is accessed via SR 165 through Wilkeson. Summer access is available via Hwy. 410 on the N and E sides of the park.
Public Transportation
There is no public transportation to or in Mount Rainier National Park.
Private carriers provide bus and van service. Gray Line Tours (800-426-7532 or 206-626-5208) offers daily trips from Seattle to Paradise from May 1 to September 30. Ashford Mountain Center (360-569-2604) offers shuttle services from June through September to/from Sea-Tac airport and destinations within the park.
Getting Around
There are 147 miles of roads and 240 miles of maintained trails in the park.
There are five areas which serve as bases for exploration: - Longmire (southwest corner) - Paradise (south side) - Ohanapecosh (southeast corner) - Sunrise/White River (east side) - Carbon River/Mowich Lake (northwest corner).
Parking can be difficult or impossible to find on sunny summer weekends at Paradise, Sunrise, Grove of the Patriarchs, and at trailheads between Longmire and Paradise. Try to visit these areas on weekdays, arrive early in the day, and carpool to the park. Parking is not permitted along road edges.
Park roads are winding and road shoulders are narrow. The maximum speed limit is 35 mph in most areas. Allow plenty of travel time during your visit.
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