Campgrounds in Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier National Park has 3 campgrounds on the National Park Service record, 446 sites in total. 2 take reservations, 3 have first-come sites. Hours, fees, amenities and access for each — plus the scenic drives that reach them.
3 mapped · Park boundary: National Park Service
Cougar Rock Campground179 sitesReservable & first-comeCougar 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.
Ohanapecosh Campground179 sitesReservable & first-comeNOTE: The Ohanapecosh Campground will be CLOSED for the summer of 2026 as part of the Ohanapecosh Campground rehabilitation project. 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. 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.
White River Campground88 sitesFirst-come, first-servedLocated 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.
Source: National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04