White River Campground

88 sitesFirst-come, first-servedIn Mount Rainier National Park

A brown wall with a sign for the ranger station with a large park service arrow head. — The White River Ranger Station provides support and assistance to campers. · NPS Photo

Campsites

How to get a site

First-come, first-served

Max RV length

27 ft

Max trailer length

18 ft

Fee

$20 / night

Coordinates

46.9024, -121.6418

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46.9024, -121.6418 · Park boundary: National Park Service

About · Real sources only

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.

Hours & season

Every day: All Day

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.

Closed Seasonally · Sep 21, 2026 – Jun 20, 2027 · Closed

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

Campsites · 88 total

Tent-only

RV-only

88 first-come, first-served

Camping fees

Campground Site Fee$20

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

Discounted Campground Site Fee$10

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.

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

Reservations

When open for the summer, all sites are first-come, first-serve. The campground does not take reservations.

Amenities

Amphitheater: Yes - seasonal
Drinking water: Yes - seasonal
Firewood for sale: Yes - seasonal
Food storage lockers: Yes - seasonal
Host on site: Yes - seasonal
Toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal
Trash & recycling: Yes - seasonal
Camp store: No
Cell reception: No
Dump station: No
Ice for sale: No
Internet: No
Laundry: No
Showers: None

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

Access & accessibility

RVs: Allowed · up to 27 ft
Trailers: Allowed · up to 18 ft
Access roads: Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classification: Developed Campground
Cell service: Cellular service is spotty at best, and varies with service provider. Please contact the cellular providers directly to ask for a coverage map.

Wheelchair access

Restrooms in Loop C are accessible. The road and loops are paved. Campsites tend to be gravel or packed dirt.

ADA facilities

Accessible restrooms are located at the White River Campground in Loop C.

Fires & stoves

Wood fires are allowed in designated fire rings in the campground. No collection of dead or downed wood in the park, but firewood is available for sale during the summer.

Also worth knowing

The Wonderland Trail runs through the campground. The ranger station tends to be a popular site for thru-hikers to send a food cache ahead of their backpack trip.

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

Getting there

There is no address for White River Campground. It is located 6 miles east of State Route 410, off the road leading to Sunrise area of the park. GPS coordinates are 46.902427,-121.638565.

Weather

This campground is in a mountain river valley, about 4,400 feet above sea level. During the summer, it typically has comfortable day time temperatures, but expect those to fall quickly near sunset. Mountain weather can change rapidly. Most summer days are dry, but rain, thunderstorms and even snow have occurred in July and August. This area is subject to sudden and severe geological hazards such as flooding, landslides and rock fall.

Rules & regulations

Quiet hours must be maintained between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. Generators may be used only between 8 a.m.-10 a.m., 12 p.m.-2 p.m., and 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Please show respect for others by keeping noise to a minimum at all times. Pets are not permitted in amphitheaters, buildings, on trails or in vegetated areas. Pets are permitted only in parking lots and roads open to vehicles and within the designated campsite. Pets must be crated, on a leash or otherwise under physical restraint at all times. Do not leave pets unattended for their safety and the safety of visitors and wildlife. For your safety and theirs do not feed the wildlife. Never leave food unattended. Store food, including coolers, in vehicles overnight and whenever your campsite is unattended. Keep your campsite clean of food scraps and garbage. Do not drive nails into trees or dig ditches around tents. Tents may not be placed on vegetation.

Described in detail

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.

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