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Camping, Tent-Camping, and RV Hookups in the Mt. Rainier National Park Area

IN THE PARK | OUTSIDE THE PARK

There are numerous opportunities for camping both within the National Park and in the surrounding communities.

Camping inside the park

Although campsites are available on a first come, first served basis, you can reserve sites at the Cougar Rock and Ohanapecosh Rock campgrounds by visiting recreation.gov.
For White River Campground info, call (360) 569-2211x6030.

Campground# of Sites# Group
Sites		Site FeeSeasonReservationsCampground
Map
Cougar Rock1735yesLate May - Early Octyes map
Ohanapecosh1881yesLate May - Early Octyesmap
White River1120yesLate June - Mid-Septno map

NOTE: Ipsut Creek Campground is now being managed as a backcountry camp and requires a wilderness permit. You can obtain a backcountry camping permit at the Carbon River Ranger Station.

Campground# of Sites# Group SitesSite FeeAdditional Info
Ipsut Creek 302noWalk-in/Bike-in only; Due to flood damage, road will remain closed to vehicles until further notice. It is a five mile hike/bike ride to the campground.

For more information on these national park campsites, including regulations and group campsite details, visit www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/camping.htm.

Camping outside the park

The National Forests around Mount Rainier National Park provide a variety of camping and recreation opportunities. Campgrounds are located along highways 12 and 410 in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie, Gifford Pinchot, and Wenatchee National Forests. Campgrounds generally operate Memorial Day through Labor Day with a few remaining open through September. Reservations can be made online or by calling 1 (877) 444-6777 (Reserve USA).

CampgroundLocation# of Sites# Group
Sites		Site FeeSeasonReservations
American ForksEast of Chinook Pass120yesMemorial Day through Labor Dayno
Big CreekNear Nisqually Entrance290yesClosed during winteryes
Bumping CrossingEast of Chinook Pass120noMemorial Day through Labor Dayno
Cedar SpringsEast of Chinook Pass152yesMemorial Day through Labor Dayyes
Clear Lake (North)East of White Pass330yesMemorial Day through Labor Dayno
Clear Lake (South)East of White Pass220yesMemorial Day through Labor Dayno
Dog LakeEast of White Pass110yesClosed during winterno
Hause CreekEast of White Pass430yesMemorial Day through Labor Dayyes
Hells CrossingEast of Chinook Pass180yesMemorial Day through Labor Dayyes
Indian CreekEast of White Pass390yesMemorial Day through Labor Dayyes
La Wis WisNear Ohanapecosh1170yesClosed during winteryes
LodgepoleEast of Chinook Pass330yesMemorial Day through Labor Dayyes
Pleasant ValleyEast of Chinook Pass160yesMemorial Day through Labor Dayyes
Sawmill FlatsEast of Chinook Pass240yesMemorial Day through Labor Dayyes
Silver SpringsNear White River Entrance550yesMay to Octoberyes
The DallesNear White River Entrance440yes Memorial Day through Labor Dayyes

Alder Lake Park
SW/Paradise Area

The 161-acre Alder Lake Park offers options for everyone from traditional tent campers to those who want more of the comforts of home like water, electric and sewer hookups. Campers can choose between sites in the three campgrounds at the Park or they can drive a few miles down the road (4 miles east of the main park entrance on Highway 7) and stay at the more solitary Rocky Point, which has 25 sites with water and electric hookups.

  • 50324 School Rd., Eatonville, WA 98328
  • Year-round camping (Park is closed Dec 20 through Jan 1)
  • 173 individual campsites at four campgrounds:
    • 63 tent sites
    • 74 with water/electric
    • 37 with water/electric/sewer
  • 20 group sites w/water, electric and sewer hookups
  • Park office: (360) 569-2778
  • Reservations: 1 (888) CAMPOUT
  • Online Reservations for Alder Park
  • More info, including campground maps, at the website link above