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National Park Service · Mount Rainier National Park · WA

Ohanapecosh Campground

Ohanapecosh River, Mt Rainier NPPhoto · Dodi Vessels, Share the Experience
ClosedStatus
ReservableAccess
192Sites
50First-come
32 ftMax rig

The place

Ohanapecosh Campground, on the southeast side of Mount Rainier National Park, is surrounded by old growth forest and crossed by an exceptionally beautiful snow-fed river. Close to Ohanapecosh are popular hikes to Silver Falls. The Grove of the Patriarchs trail is closed to public access until the bridge accessing the Grove is replaced. The main attraction at Mount Rainier National Park is the mountain itself, a glacier-clad volcano of immense proportions. At 14,411 ft., it dominates the skyline for hundreds of miles. Keep reading

Visitors travel through majestic old-growth forests, past tumbling waterfalls and historic buildings to reach sub-alpine meadows, where world-famous wildflower displays are seen in July and August. Popular activities in the park include sight-seeing, hiking, climbing and camping. Ohanapecosh campground has an elevation of 1,914 feet. Weather is dry, cool and sunny in the summer with daytime temperatures in the 60 to 80-degree range. Even though the eastern side of the park can be sunnier than other areas, weather can be variable and visitors should come prepared. Recreation The most popular campground in the park, Ohanapecosh is convenient to both the Paradise and Sunrise areas. Numerous hiking trails originate both in and nearby the facility, including the several trails that lead to Silver Falls waterfall. For visitors who would like to learn more about natural and cultural history, the Ohanapecosh Visitor Center is close by as well. Grove of the Patriarchs - The Grove of the Patriarchs is CLOSED to all public entry due to flooding in November 2021 which caused significant damage to the suspension bridge that provides the only safe access to the area ( News Release, 11/17/21 ). See the attached emergency regulation signed by the Deputy Superintendent. The Grove of the Patriarchs Trail will remain closed until the bridge can be replaced. During the closure, the Grove of the Patriarchs parking lot and restrooms have normal seasonal access, along with the Eastside and Silver Falls Trails. Construction to replace the bridge is scheduled to begin summer 2027. In addition to site clearing, the project will require supplies transport, bridge construction, trail reconstruction to meet the new bridge. This process is expected to take several years and construction work is limited to the summer season. Summers represent the only viable construction season in the park due to the heavy snow that blankets the park from roughly November through May. Facilities This large campground has 188 individual sites for RV or tent camping situated among the ancient trees. There is drinking water, but no electric hookups. Visitors must use extra caution with food storage, as bear and other animals inhabit the area around the campground. Natural Features Ohanapecosh is thought to be a Taidnapam Indian word for "standing on the edge" of the Ohanapecosh River. The river itself is lined with mossy boulders and drains cold, clear water down from higher elevations. Its banks are lined with thick, old growth Douglas fir trees and other evergreens. There is no view of Mt. Rainier directly from the campground, though the mountain dominates the landscape in nearby areas of the park. Charges & Cancellations If a camper does not check-in at the Ohanapecosh Visitor Center at the campground window by 12:00pm check-out time the day after the scheduled arrival date, their reservation will be cancelled, the camper will incur a $10.00 service fee, and forfeit the first night's camping fee.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 192

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LOOP AA011tent only nonelectric20 ft—
LOOP AA012standard nonelectric32 ft—
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LOOP AA014standard nonelectric32 ft—
LOOP AA015standard nonelectric20 ft—
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LOOP AA017standard nonelectric32 ft—
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LOOP AA019standard nonelectric25 ft—
LOOP AA020tent only nonelectric20 ft—
LOOP AA021tent only nonelectric25 ft—
LOOP AA022management32 ft—
LOOP AA023standard nonelectric30 ft—
LOOP AA024standard nonelectric30 ft—
LOOP AA025standard nonelectric30 ft—
LOOP AA026standard nonelectric30 ft—
LOOP AA027tent only nonelectric30 ft—
LOOP AA028tent only nonelectric25 ft—
LOOP AA029tent only nonelectric28 ft—
LOOP AA030management30 ft—
LOOP AA031tent only nonelectric20 ft—
LOOP AA032standard nonelectric32 ft—
LOOP AA033standard nonelectric28 ft—
LOOP AA034tent only nonelectric18 ft—
LOOP AA035tent only nonelectric28 ft—
LOOP AA036standard nonelectric32 ft—
LOOP AA037standard nonelectric28 ft—
LOOP AA038standard nonelectric32 ft—
LOOP AA039tent only nonelectric20 ft—
LOOP AA044standard nonelectric30 ft—
LOOP AA045management32 ft—
LOOP AA046standard nonelectric25 ft—
LOOP AA047standard nonelectric32 ft—
LOOP AA048standard nonelectric32 ft—
LOOP AA049tent only nonelectric27 ft—
LOOP AA050standard nonelectric27 ft—
LOOP AA051standard nonelectric27 ft—
LOOP AA052tent only nonelectric22 ft—
LOOP AA053tent only nonelectric22 ft—
LOOP AA054standard nonelectric32 ft—
LOOP BB001management32 ft—
LOOP BB002management20 ft—
LOOP BB003management15 ft—
LOOP BB004management25 ft—
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LOOP BB007management32 ft—
LOOP BB008management32 ft—
LOOP BB009standard nonelectric32 ft—
LOOP BB010standard nonelectric25 ft—

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SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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