Ohanapecosh Campground
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Ohanapecosh Campground, on the southeast side of Mount Rainier National Park, is surrounded by old growth forest and crossed by an exceptionally beautiful snow-fed river. It is the most popular campground in the park and is convenient to both the Paradise and Sunrise areas. Numerous hiking trails originate both in and nearby the facility, including several that lead to Silver Falls waterfall, and the Ohanapecosh Visitor Center is close by for visitors who want to learn more about natural and cultural history. This large campground has 188 individual sites for RV or tent camping situated among the ancient trees. There is drinking water, but no electric hookups. Visitors must use extra caution with food storage, as bear and other animals inhabit the area around the campground. Ohanapecosh is thought to be a Taidnapam Indian word for "standing on the edge" of the Ohanapecosh River. The river itself is lined with mossy boulders and drains cold, clear water down from higher elevations, and its banks are lined with thick, old growth Douglas fir trees and other evergreens. There is no view of Mt. Rainier directly from the campground, though the mountain dominates the landscape in nearby areas of the park. The main attraction at Mount Rainier National Park is the mountain itself, a glacier-clad volcano of immense proportions. At 14,411 ft. it dominates the skyline for hundreds of miles. Visitors travel through majestic old-growth forests, past tumbling waterfalls and historic buildings to reach sub-alpine meadows, where world-famous wildflower displays are seen in July and August. The campground sits at an elevation of 1,914 feet. Weather is dry, cool and sunny in the summer with daytime temperatures in the 60 to 80-degree range; even though the eastern side of the park can be sunnier than other areas, weather can be variable and visitors should come prepared. The Grove of the Patriarchs Trail is closed to all public entry after November 2021 flooding damaged the suspension bridge that provides the only safe access, and will remain closed until the bridge can be replaced — construction is scheduled to begin summer 2027 and is expected to take several years, since summer is the only viable construction season in the park. During the closure, the Grove of the Patriarchs parking lot and restrooms have normal seasonal access, along with the Eastside and Silver Falls Trails.
- Pet friendly
Location
A001
LOOP A · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
- Max Num of People
- 6
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
- Max Vehicle Length
- 32
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
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Packwood, WA
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Amenities
Accessible campsites
3 sites
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Grills
Picnic tables
Shade
Site features
Driveway surface
Gravel (varies by site)
Max vehicle length
Typically 27 ft, up to 32 ft
Proximity to water
Riverfront
Hike-in distance
Typically 75 ft, up to 100 ft
Car
Caravan / camper van
Fifth wheel
Large tent, over 9x12
Pickup camper
RV
Typically 28 ft, up to 32 ft
Tent
Up to 20 ft
Trailer
Typically 20 ft, up to 27 ft
Vehicle
Up to 24 ft
Camping
Day Use Area
Hiking
Picnicking
Rules & policies
Check-in
12:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
People per site
Up to 6
Vehicles per site
Up to 2
Camping equipment required
Horses
Up to 2 per site
Pets allowed
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