The White River Ranger Station provides support and assistance to campers.
Photo: NPS Photo
About
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.
Campsites
Location
Mount Rainier National Park
Ashford, WA 98304
Fees
Hours
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.
Reservations
When open for the summer, all sites are first-come, first-serve. The campground does not take reservations.
Directions
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.
Accessibility
Restrooms in Loop C are accessible. The road and loops are paved. Campsites tend to be gravel or packed dirt.
There is no nearby source for wifi. Public wifi is available in the Jackson Visitor Center at Paradise. The wifi has limited bandwidth and can be slow during times of high volume. Data and cellular phone service often reaches the White River Entrance Station parking lot.
Cellular service is spotty at best, and varies with service provider. Please contact the cellular providers directly to ask for a coverage map.
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.
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White River Campground is located beside the White River in a very steep canyon. Curves can be tight.
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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.
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Accessible restrooms are located at the White River Campground in Loop C.
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Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Developed Campground