National Park Service · National Park · Washington
Mount Rainier National Park
Here, none of the campgrounds take walk-ups.
5Campgrounds
$20A night at all 2 priced
488Sites
1,930–4,270 ftElevation
Where they are
5 of 5 mappedDrawing the map
© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · Esri hillshadeSource: RIDB · NPS · USFS EDW · BLM, unified by CAMPANAC · Oct 23, 2026
The campgrounds
5 campgrounds
Cougar Rock CampgroundReservablefrom $2011 with a tent pad59 pull-through sites184 sitesrigs to 35 ft3,170 ftdrinking watertoilets
Ohanapecosh CampgroundReservableClosed4 hike-in sites180 with a tent pad188 sitesrigs to 32 ft1,930 ftdrinking watertoilets
White River CampgroundReservablefrom $2017 pull-through sites109 sites4,270 ftdrinking watertoilets
Cougar Rock Group CampgroundReservable5 group sites5 sitesrigs to 20 ft3,170 ftdrinking watertoilets
Ohanapecosh Group CampgroundReservable2 group sites2 sites1,930 ftdrinking waterSource: RIDB · NPS · USFS EDW · BLM, unified by CAMPANAC · Oct 23, 2026
This land
measured from the nearest campground in the unitRoadless
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Camping here is a stake in what happens to it. More Than Just Parks tracks the threats and the comment windows.
Source: USFS Inventoried Roadless Areas via MTJP Roadless Map · Jul 29, 2026
Heads up
Wildfire
Garda Falls fire · 3.9 mi from the nearest campground here · 308 acres · 0% contained
Wildfire
West Fork fire · 4.7 mi from the nearest campground here · 310 acres · 16% contained
Wildfire
Mckinley fire · 20 mi from the nearest campground here · 0 acres
Wildfire
Three Queens fire · 40 mi from the nearest campground here · 9,575 acres · 75% contained
Wildfire
King fire · 43 mi from the nearest campground here · 3,427 acres · 50% contained
Information
Expect long lines at entrances on weekends. Lengthy delays are likely at the southwest park entrance on SR706 on weekends. Check Google Maps for backup (represented by the orange/red line) at link below. Please do not block driveways or roads while in line outside the park.
Caution
Be cautious around park rivers & learn how to cross safely! Many hikers underestimate the power of moving water. Regardless of your knowledge, skills, and experience use these pointers in making wise decisions before attempting to cross a river.
Information
Winter Season Closures The following regular winter season road closures are in place: Paradise Valley, Ricksecker Point, White River, & Sunrise Roads. Closed roads may be open to bicycling when work is not underway on the road. Always check signs on closed road…
Danger
WILDFIRE CLOSURES: Sunrise & northern trails. Due to several active fires on the north side of the park, the following closures are in effect until further notice: Grand Park area & trails, Northern Loop Trail, Wonderland Trail from Carbon River Suspension Bridge to Frozen Lake, &…
Information
Fryingpan Creek Bridge Replacement Project: Trail Impacts Summerland Trailhead is closed at Fryingpan Creek Bridge due to construction through 2029. No pedestrians are allowed on White River Road through the closure zone past Fryingpan Creek Bridge. Bicyclists may travel the closed road but must…
Alerts: National Park Service alerts API · Oct 24, 2026
Source: NIFC/IRWIN via MTJP wildfire tracker · Oct 23, 2026
Who answers for this land
Mount Rainier National Park’s campgrounds sit in 2 congressional districts. These members vote on the laws that decide what happens to this land.
Kim Schrier (D)
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D)
Source: campground records from RIDB, NPS, USFS EDW and BLM, unified by CAMPANAC, refreshed nightly