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Plan Your Trip to the Mt. Rainier National Park Area

  • Rainier from Bench Lake
    © Darien Chin
    Courtesy of Washington
    State Tourism

A visit to the Mt. Rainier region begins with understanding its spectacular geography. The Northwest's #1 natural icon rises majestically, more than a mile and a half above the surrounding mountains. It can be approached through four distinct corridors: the NW Carbon River Area, the NE Sunrise Area, the SW Paradise Area, and the SE White Pass Area.

Each region is home to authentic communities, a gateway to Mount Rainier National Park and a travel route offering unique vacation experiences. The four regions also connect to create a memorable scenic loop around the entire Mt. Rainier region -- a perfect multi-day sightseeing option. With so much to see and do in and around the national park, consider making time to explore each corridor.

Your trip to Mt. Rainier is only a short drive from the metropolitan regions of Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Portland and eastern Washington's Yakima Valley. Both Sea-Tac and Portland International Airports are less than two hours away.

  • Cell Phone Coverage and Wifi Hotspots

    Will your cell phone work in the Mt. Rainier area?

  • Dining

    Where to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  • Directions

    How to get to Mt. Rainier from Seattle, Portland, Yakima, etc.

  • FAQs

    Find the answers to all your questions from bringing the pets, to where to stay in the park, to cell phone usage.

  • Interactive Map

    Find lodging near activities, events and dining. This is simply the BEST way to plan your trip.

  • Park Regions

    In-depth details about the five Park Regions: Paradise, Longmire, Sunrise, Ohanapeocsh and Carbon River.

  • Road Conditions

    Find up to date information on road conditions.

  • Shopping

    Where to get gas, groceries, gifts and gear.

  • Transportation & Tours

    How to get to Mt. Rainier if you don't have a car.

  • Visitor Info Centers

    More sources of information for different areas surrounding the mountain.

  • Weather and Webcams

    Web cams and printable forecasts from around the mountain.

  • Weddings & Retreats

    Find unique locations for weddings, retreats, reunions and meetings.