Campers can get information and pay the camping fee at the bulletin board near the visitor center.
Photo: NPS Photo
About
NOTE: The Ohanapecosh Campground will be CLOSED for the summer of 2025 as part of the Ohanapecosh Campground rehabilitation project. Ohanapecosh Campground is tucked in the forest along the banks of the Ohanapecosh River at an elevation of 1,914 feet. It is located in the southeast corner of the park along State Route 123. Trails that begin at the campground lead to Silver Falls and the Grove of the Patriarchs. Stop by the Ohanapecosh Visitor Center for information and exhibits.
Campsites
Location
Mount Rainier National Park
Ashford, WA 98304
Fees
Hours
NOTE: The Ohanapecosh Campground will be CLOSED for the summer of 2025 as part of the Ohanapecosh Campground rehabilitation project. Closed during the winter, the campground tends to open from late May to early October. Opening and closing dates can be affected by highly variable mountain weather and snow conditions. The number of sites available in the early season can also be affected by this. Open 24 hours a day during the summer, check-out time is at noon.
Reservations
Reservations can be made online or by telephone 1-877-444-6777. Ohanapecosh campsites tend to open in mid to late May as weather allows. From opening until the end of June, all open sites are first-come, first-serve. For summer dates June 23, 2016, through early September reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance. Reservations are highly recommended as this campground is very popular.
Make a Reservation →Directions
There is no address for Ohanapecosh Campground. It is located 17 miles northeast of the town of Packwood, Washington, on State Route 123, 4 miles north of State Route 12, and about 1 mile north of the park boundary. GPS coordinates are "46.73111, -121.57028 or 46°43'52""N, 121°34'13""W"
Weather
The campground is greatly affected by Mount Rainier's changeable weather. Most summer days are comfortable, but temperatures get quite cool near sunset. July and August tend to be sunny and dry, but rain and thunderstorms have occurred. This area is subject to sudden and severe geological hazards such as flooding, landslides and rock fall.
Accessibility
The Loop D restrooms are accessible. Road and loops in campground are paved. Campsites tend to be gravel and hard packed dirt. The amphitheater has packed dirt aisles that slope down to the seating area.
Wifi may be available 17 miles away in the town of Packwood at some of the restaurants or cafes. 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.
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 pits within the campground. Firewood is available for sale nightly during the summer. No collecting of dead or downed wood within the park.
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Ohanapecosh Campground is located in a steep river valley on the side of Mount Rainier. The loops do include some sharp curves. No hook-ups are available. Loop E allows no generator use.
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Accessible restrooms are located at the Ohanapecosh campground in loop D. There are two accessible campsites also in loop D. An America the Beautiful Access Card is required for these sites.
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Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Developed Campground