Campgrounds of Mount Rainier

There are three main campgrounds in Mount Rainier National Park, all of good size. In the height of summer, they are all very popular, especially on weekends.

Cougar Rock Campground

Size & Cost: 179 sites, $20 per site

Open: June through September

Reservations: Online at recreation.gov

Location: 8.7 miles from the Nisqually Entrance along Nisqually-Paradise Road

Amenities: Running water, flush toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, dump station

Demand: Very high. This campground is the closest one to Paradise and most of the more visited areas of the park. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Ohanapecosh Campground

Size & Cost: 179 sites, $20 per site

Open: June through September

Reservations: Online at recreation.gov

Location: 1.2 miles inside the park on WA-123, between the boundary and Stevens Canyon Road

Amenities: Running water, flush toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, dump station

Demand: Very high. This is the closest campground to a park entrance. It is situated in a beautiful forested area, close to Silver Falls and other hiking trails. It is often full during July and August. Reservations are suggested.

White River Campground

Size & Cost: 88 sites, $20 per site

Open: July through early September

Reservations: No, first come, first served

Location: On a side road 5.4 miles up the Sunrise Road off of WA-410

Amenities: Running water, flush toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, dump station

Demand: Very high. This campground is on the road to Sunrise, and is open for a very short summer season. It often fills during this time.