Mount Rainier National Park
Washington Est. 1899

Mount Rainier National Park

Mountains Glacier Forest
236,382 Acres
2.3 million/year Annual Visitors
$30 Entry Fee
July through September Best Time to Visit
Information: Expect long lines at entrances on weekends. +3 more Details
National Park Service National Park
Mount Rainier was established on March 2, 1899, as the fifth national park. The park is anchored by a 14,411-foot stratovolcano, the most glaciated peak in the contiguous United States, carrying 26 named glaciers.
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When to Visit Mount Rainier

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Month-by-Month Conditions

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Month
High
Low
Crowds
Roads
Jan
82°
57°
Low
Partial
Feb
79°
54°
Low
Partial
Mar
70°
44°
Low
Partial
Apr
59°
32°
Light
Partial
May
47°
18°
Moderate
Partial
Jun
38°
8°
Heavy
Open
Jul Best
35°
5°
Peak
Open
Aug Best
38°
8°
Peak
Open
Sep Best
47°
18°
Moderate
Open
Oct
59°
32°
Light
Partial
Nov
70°
44°
Low
Partial
Dec
79°
54°
Low
Partial
Best months to visit Crowd level (low to peak)

Campgrounds in Mount Rainier

Cougar Rock Campground

$20/night

Cougar Rock Campground is located on the south side of the park, on the road between Longmire and Paradise. It is in a steep valley...

179 sites Reservable Cougar Rock is only open for camping during the summer season which...
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Ohanapecosh Campground

$20/night

NOTE: The Ohanapecosh Campground will be CLOSED for the summer of 2026 as part of the Ohanapecosh Campground rehabilitation project. Ohanapecosh Campground is tucked in...

179 sites Reservable NOTE: The Ohanapecosh Campground will be CLOSED for the summer of 2026...
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White River Campground

$20/night

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...

88 sites Reservable Only open and accessible in the summer, White River is open late...

Trip Essentials

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Trail Map Mount Rainier National Geographic Trails Illustrated
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Guidebook Mount Rainier field guide with trail details and planning info
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America the Beautiful Pass $80/year. Covers entrance fees at all 2,000+ federal recreation sites.
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Trekking Poles Save your knees on steep descents and river crossings.
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Rain Jacket Mountain weather turns fast. Pack a shell even on clear mornings.
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Fleece Jacket Mid-layer warmth for alpine mornings and evening campfires.
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Getting to Mount Rainier

Gateway Towns

  • Ashford, WA
  • Packwood, WA
  • Enumclaw, WA

Nearest Airports

  • SEA Seattle-Tacoma International 90 mi
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Nearby National Parks

Olympic National Park
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Olympic

105 miles away
North Cascades National Park
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North Cascades

133 miles away
Crater Lake National Park
Oregon

Crater Lake

278 miles away
Glacier National Park
Montana

Glacier

390 miles away

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