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Camp in designated campsites only. Sleeping in vehicles outside of campgrounds is not permitted.Campsites are limited to a maximum of 6 persons (or immediate family) and two tents.All vehicles must be parked within the designated campsite parking area and not beyond the barriers or on vegetation.There are special sites designated for group tent camping.A 14-day camping limitation applies to all camping.Check out time is noon.Keep fires small and within the closed grating provided.Do not burn trash or leave trash in the grate.Do not leave fires unattended.Dogs, cats and other pets must be caged, on a leash (no longer than 6 feet) or otherwise under physical restraint at all times.Pets may not be left unattended or tied to trees.Pets are not permitted in amphitheaters or buildings, or on vegetated areas or trails.Pets are permitted only in parking lots and roads open to vehicles.All vehicles (cars, trucks, RVs, tent-trailers and utility trailers) must be parked on the gravel or paved area of your site and not beyond the barriers.If you plan to leave your vehicle for more than 24 hours but will be staying in the park, inform the campground ranger of your plans so that your vehicle will not be considered abandoned property.No utilities or connections of any kind are available.Bicycles and motorbikes may be operated in the campground on roadways only, in the same direction of travel as other vehicles.Motorcycles must be licensed for street use and drivers must have an operators license.Travel on trails with bicycles or motorbikes is not permitted.The use of wheeled vehicles (such as skateboards, roller skates, roller blades, scooters, etc.) is not permitted in the park.To preserve the natural features of the park, driving nails into trees and creating ditches around tents are not permitted.Do not feed any wildlife (including birds) in the park. Human food can cause digestive problems and can result in an animal's death or in injury to you. Keep Wildlife Wild!Picking or cutting flowers, gathering or digging plants and trees are not permitted. Collecting rocks or other materials is prohibited.RV sink drains must empty into containers which may be emptied into service sinks or toilets only.Do not use water fountains or spigots for cleaning purposes. Wash dishes in a container at your campsite. Dump used water in camp sink located at the restrooms.RV dump station located at the Cougar Rock campground is CLOSED for 2021 season until further notice.Quiet hours are between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. Keep noise to a minimum at all times and show respect for others.
Generators may only be used between the following hours: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., noon to 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m..Loop E of both Cougar Rock and Ohanapecosh campgrounds are closed to generator use at all times.- Cougar Rock Campground. Near the Nisqually River in the southwest section of the park, expect all 173 campsites at Cougar Rock Campground to be well used throughout the season.
- Ohanapecosh Campground. Ohanapecosh is the largest campground within Mount Rainier and is accessible via the southeast Stevens Canyon Entrance (closed in winter).
- White River Campground. White River Campground is in the northeast section of the park at an elevation of 4,4400 feet. It's typically the first to close for the winter season and the last to open.
- Mowich Lake Campground. Mowich Lake Campground is in the northwest section of Mount Rainier, sometimes referred to as the "quiet corner of the park. It's a bumpy 17 miles of driving of unpaved State Route 165 to reach Mowich, but the scenery at the end of the gravel road is well worth the effort to visit.
Alongside its ecological wonders, Mount Rainier provides camping enthusiasts with three main drive-in campgrounds and numerous backcountry sites accessible by foot, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the park's natural splendor.
Olympic, North Cascades and Mount Rainier are all located in Washington. Olympic sprawls across several different ecosystems, from dramatic peaks to old forests. So whether you want to hike to a mountaintop, drive to an overlook, or swim in the ocean, Olympic National Park has something for everyone.
Oct 16, 2023 · Plan a relaxing stay at one of Mount Rainier National Park’s campgrounds. Stay on the west side at Cougar Rock in between Longmire and Paradise or on the east side at Ohanapecosh or White River Campground. The camping season starts late May depending on snow melt and goes until October.
Cougar Rock Campground has one lookout point from which campers can view Mt. Rainier. Although it is peaceful now, the still active volcano last erupted in the mid 1800s. The campground is adjacent to the Nisqually River and is surrounded by thick forests.
