Mount Rainier National Park Washington

Mount Rainier National Park Overview

Mount Rainer National Park’s main attraction is the 14,410 Mount Rainer. This active volcano is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A. and spawns 5 major rivers.

Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation at the park includes wilderness hiking and climbing, backpacking, biking, camping, fishing, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snow sports, picnicking, photography and wildlife viewing.

Camping & Lodging

Mount Rainer National Park has 4 campgrounds including Cougar Rock (173 sites), Ohanapecosh (188 sites), White River (112 sites) and Mowich Lake (21 primitive tent sites). Cougar Rock and Ohanapecosh campsites are reservable. Group camping is also available at Cougar Rock and Ohanapecosh.

There are also two lodges located inside the Park including the National Park Inn and Paradise Inn.

You can also visit the National Park Service website for more information.

Amenities

• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Fair
• Cell Service Poor
• Drinking Water
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Gift Shop
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Group Camping
• Group Pavilion
• Hike/Bike Campsites
• Nature Store
• Overflow Parking
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• Recycling Center
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets, Vault Toilets)
• Visitor Center

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Climbing
• Creek
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Paddle Boating
• Photography
• Picnicking
• River
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Wilderness Area
• Wildlife Viewing
• Winter/Snow Sports