Mount Rainier National Park

National Park Service, Washington.

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.

Camping and Day Use

  • Cougar Rock Campground
  • Cougar Rock Group Campground
  • Ohanapecosh Campground
  • Ohanapecosh Group Campground
  • White River Campground

Activities and Experiences

  • Mount Rainier National Park Timed Entry Reservations
  • Mount Rainier National Park Wilderness and Climbing Permits

Site Passes

  • Mount Rainier National Park Site Pass

Nearby Activities

  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Climbing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

Mount Rainier National Park is located in west-central Washington state. Several major cities in Washington- Seattle, Tacoma, and Yakima- and Portland, Oregon, are within 200 miles of the park. For GPS to Nisqually Entrance use: 39000 State Route 706 E, Ashford, WA 98304.

Additional Information

  • Mount Rainier National Park Map
  • Mount Rainier National Park Official Website

Photo Gallery

  • Silver Forest SunsetThe Silver Forest Trail at Sunrise features spectacular views of Mount Rainier and the White River valley.
  • Mount Rainier from Aurora LakeAurora Lake in Klapatche Park on the west side of Mount Rainier.
  • Mount Rainier
  • Mount Rainier at sunsetEvery scenic overlook shows a different side of Mount Rainier. Viewed from Gobblers Knob Lookout at sunset, the glaciers covering the mountain turn pink and gold.
  • Wildflower Meadow Along the Wonderland TrailBoth the Wonderland Trail and subalpine meadows encircle Mount Rainier. Summertime blooms splatter the hillsides with color.
  • Giants of the Old-Growth ForestWith some of the few remaining old-growth forests in the Cascade Mountains, Mount Rainier National Park protects native plants great and small in places like the Grove of the Patriarchs.
  • Marmot in Morning DewFrom small amphibians and hoary marmots to the black bears and elk, many animals call the wild places of Mount Rainier home.
  • National Park Inn in WinterFor thousands of years, people have traveled up to, over, and around Mount Rainier. Today the park strives to preserve this history while providing a chance for new generations to find their own adventures.
  • Kids Hiking Through Wildflower MeadowEnjoying the outdoors through recreation is a big part of many visitors' experiences.
  • Climbing Mount RainierSummiting Mount Rainier involves climbing a volcano, scaling glaciers, dealing with high elevations and much more. Almost 10,000 people a year attempt to summit.

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