Cougar Rock Campground is located next to the Nisqually River above Longmire along the road to Paradise. The campground is set in a forest of evergreen trees. When you turn into the campground, the campground ranger station is to the right, with parking spots in front. To the left a small side loop provides access to the dump station. Past the ranger station the road continues into the campground loops. The campground has six campsite loops, labeled A through E. Loop A is the first loop to the right. Turnoffs for loops B-D continue in order on the right as you drive down the main road of the campground. A few individual campsites border the left side of the main road. After loop D, the main road curves to the right, with loop E branching off to the left before the main road terminates with loop F, which has 5 sets of parking areas for group camping. The campground amphitheater is located to the right of the main road between loops C and D. There are seven restrooms. One restroom is located between the middle of loop A and B, one is on either end of loop C, two are in between the main road and either end of loop D, one is between loop E and F, and finally one is on the left side of loop F. To access the Nisqually River from the campground, exit the campground via the main entrance and follow the road to the right to the Carter Fall trailhead. Or, a trail leading across the road starts from the main campground road where it starts to bend right after loop D.

Cougar Rock Campground is located on the south side of the park, on the road between Longmire and Paradise. It is in a steep valley with the Nisqually River across the main road. Thick forest extends through the whole campground providing privacy for campsites. Access to the Wonderland trail is across the road with waterfalls a moderate hike away. Less than 15 minutes of driving can take you to the trails and facilities at Longmire or Paradise.

Fee to camp in one campsite in the campground with up to 2 tents and 6 people (unless immediate family) for one night.

Campground Site Fee

With an America the Beautiful Access or Senior Pass, the card holder can get a discounted rate for a campsite. A single campsite can have up to 2 tents and 6 people (unless immediate family).

Discount Campground Site Fee

If you plan to use the group sites at Cougar Rock or Ohanapecosh campgrounds between Memorial Day weekend and Columbus Day, you must make reservations. Groups of 12 or more are permitted only in specific group sites. Group sites are designed for tent camping only so RVs are not permitted. At campgrounds throughout the park, parking is limited. Those using group campsites may need to consult the campground ranger to arrange additional parking. Maximum groups sizes vary by site.

Group Site Fee

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Cougar Rock Ranger Station

Cougar Rock RV Campsite

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Cougar Rock Amphitheater

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Cougar Rock Food Storage

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Cougar Rock Recycling Containiers

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Cougar Rock Campsite

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Cougar Rock Group Campsites

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Cougar Rock Bathrooms

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Cougar Rock Evening Programs

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Cougar Rock Trails

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Cougar Rock Campground

Cougar Rock Campground Host

Cougar Rock Message Board

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Cougar Rock RV Restrictions

Cougar Rock is only open for camping during the summer season which runs from late May to early October. Opening and closing dates vary depending on the highly variable mountain weather and snow conditions. The number of sites available in the early season can also be affected by this. During the summer season, campground is open 24 hours a day with a noon checkout time.

Closed Seasonally

Cougar Rock

Ohanapecosh Campground is set in a narrow river valley surrounded by forested hillsides. Enter the campground off of State Route 123 and follow the road to the right (a turn off to the left leads to maintenance facilities and staff housing). The main campground road curves through the forest and reaches the visitor center on the right. The Ohanapecosh Visitor Center is a low building with an angled roof tucked among the trees. A small parking lot is in front of the building with a concrete walkway leading to the building's entrance, with restrooms located to the right of the door. In front of the visitor center parking area is an information kiosk with campground information and a place to register for a site. Across the road from the visitor center is Loop A. As you drive down the Loop A road, additional parking is to the left, with picnic tables and a restroom. From the visitor center continue on the main campground road. Loop B starts on the right, with additional day use parking and access to the Silver Falls Trail and the Hot Springs Nature Loop Trail. Loop C is on the left, with walk-in sites and an additional picnic area next to the Ohanapecosh River. Continuing past Loops B and C and the road crosses over the Ohanapecosh River on a concrete bridge. The river is bordered by forest and large rocks and is often a rich deep blue-green color. Past the bridge, there is additional parking along the road on the right with paved paths providing access to the campground amphitheater and the other end of the Silver Falls Trail. Loop D starts on the left. Past Loop D, the main road splits, with Loop F on the left, Loop E on the right. Continue straight to access Loop H on the right and finally Loop G at the end of the road, curving off to the left. Each loop has a restroom facility.

Ohanapecosh Campground is tucked in the forest along the banks of the Ohanapecosh River at an elevation of 1,914 feet. It is located in the southeast corner of the park along State Route 123. Under the tall trees, the campsites are relatively private. Trails that begin at the campground lead to Silver Falls and the Grove of the Patriarchs. Stop by the Ohanapecosh Visitor Center for information and exhibits.

A campsite can hold up to 2 tents and 6 people (unless immediate family) for one night.

With an America the Beautiful Access or Senior Pass, the card holder can get a discounted rate for a campsite. A single campsite can have up to 2 tents and 6 people (unless immediate family) per night.

Discounted Campground Site Fee

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Ohanapecosh Campground Registration

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Ohanapecosh Visitor Center

Ohanapecosh waste bins.

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Ohanapecosh Campground Views

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Ohanapecosh Amphitheater

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Ohanapecosh Bathrooms

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Ohanapecosh Campsite

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Ohanapecosh Water Supply

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Ohanapecosh Campground

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Ohanapecosh Food Storage

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Ohanapecosh Trails

Closed during the winter, the campground tends to open from late May to early October. Opening and closing dates can be affected by highly variable mountain weather and snow conditions. The number of sites available in the early season can also be affected by this. Open 24 hours a day during the summer, check-out time is at noon.

Ohanapecosh

White River Campground is located at the end of White River Road next to the White River. The campground is in the bottom of a deep canyon in a forest of mid elevation evergreen trees. White River Road ends at the campground with the campground ranger station to the right on arrival with information boards and parking just beyond. Past the ranger station the road continues into the campground loops. The campground has four campsite loops, labeled A through D. Loop A is the first loop to the right. Turnoffs for loops B and C continue in order on the right as you drive down the main road of the campground. A few individual campsites border the right side of the main road. The entrance to the picnic area is located directly across from the entrance to Loop C. From the main road, continue straight past Loop C to Loop D which circles to the left and returns back to the main campground road across from Loop C. Campsites on the right side of the road on the farthest side of Loop D are situated next to the White River. A historic patrol cabin that has exhibits inside on the early use of a system of patrol cabins and the history of the round-the-mountain Wonderland Trail is to the right as you enter Loop D. The small amphitheater is located to the right just passed the patrol cabin. There are five restrooms. One restroom is located on the left side of the loop in Loop A, one is on the right near the entrance of Loop B, one is between the picnic area and Loop D, an accessible restroom is between Loop B and Loop C, and one is on the left side of Loop D across from the amphitheater. The Wonderland Trail runs through the campground and can be accessed to the right of the patrol cabin to head uphill toward Sunrise and next to the restroom in the picnic area to head south. Glacier Basin Trail is accessed across the road from the amphitheater or from the right side of farthest end of Loop D. The picnic area runs parallel to the road with parking spots on either side of the short picnic area road, picnic tables are on the far side of the picnic area from the road, a restroom is located to the right of the picnic tables, and a trail to access the river is accessed from the left end of the picnic tables.

Located on the eastern side of the park below Sunrise, White River campground takes its name from the river flowing beside it. Tucked into a steep canyon, curves can be tight. When open for the summer, it is always first-come, first-serve. The Wonderland trail runs through the campground on its way up to Sunrise or Summerland.

Campsite can accommodate up to 2 tents and 6 people (unless immediate family) per night.

A cardholder of the American the Beautiful Access or Senior Pass can get a discount for the campsite they are staying in. Campsite can accommodate up to 2 tents and 6 people (unless immediate family) per night.

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White River Campground Ranger Station

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White River waste bins

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White River Campsites

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White River views

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White River hiking

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White River Bathrooms

White River RV site

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White River Fire Circle

Historic White River Patrol Cabin

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White River food storage

White River Campground

Only open and accessible in the summer, White River is open late June to early September depending on weather and snow conditions. Situated in a forest along the White River, the campground has good privacy. No public showers are available in the park. During the summer, check-out time is at noon.

White River

Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier’s lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park’s ecosystems. A lifetime of discovery awaits.