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Silver Springs Campground is situated on the banks of the scenic White River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, just outside Mt. Rainier National Park's North Arch entrance. Silver Springs offers visitors stunning scenery and access to a multitude of recreational activities.
The White River sustains populations of salmon and trout, making it a great spot for fishing. A natural spring flows through the campground as well.
Hiking and climbing top the list of recreational activities in the surrounding area. The 0.5-mile, accessible John Muir Nature Trail begins at nearby Dalles Campground. Visitors enjoy gazing up the "Big Tree," at an old-growth Douglas fir tree inside Dalles. This giant measures 9.5 feet in diameter and is over 700 years old. The tree stands at the beginning of the Dalles River View Trail, originating at the west end of the campground loop.
Local Crystal Mountain Trail begins about five miles southwest of the campground. It climbs 1,600 feet in elevation through clear-cut areas and second-growth forest before breaking out to expansive views of the White River Valley and Mt. Rainier. The trail continues to climb along the ridge, showcasing wildflowers in early June and huckleberries in early August.
Silver Springs Campground offers both standard and accessible sites and accommodates tents or RVs. A group picnic shelter is also available. Picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as are flush and vault toilets and drinking water. No electrical hookups are available.
The campground's widely-spaced sites are scattered in a beautiful section of old-growth forest, where many sit on the banks of the White River, which is sourced by flowing water from ice caves at the base of Emmons Glacier on Mt. Rainier.
The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest showcases rugged peaks, sparkling alpine lakes and old-growth forests. Several designated wilderness areas surround the forest.
Mt. Rainier, the highest peak in Washington and the Cascades Range, dominates the landscape on clear days. The volcano rises to an elevation of 14,411 feet and is perpetually snow-capped, boasting a total of 36-square miles of snowfields and glaciers.
Wildlife in the area ranges from mountain goats in the higher elevations to porcupines and pine martens in the forests. Migratory birds and native fish find ample habitat in the varied ecosystems.
Mount Rainier National Park offers fantastic glimpses of glaciers, subalpine ecology and volcanic landscapes. Hiking trails and scenic drives crisscross the park.
Visit or stay in one of the historic lookouts in the area. Lookouts are tangible symbols of Forest Service heritage, perched on high peaks with unobstructed views where they have been used throughout the years to detect fires in remote forest lands.
For facility specific information, please call (360) 386-8214.
From Enumclaw, Washington, drive approximately 33 miles southeast on State Highway 410 toward Mount Rainier National Park.
Absolutely beautiful campground. Feel asleep and woke to the sound of running water, it was so peaceful. Easy to find, there are signs that clearly mark the entrance from highway 410. The road through the campground as well as the parking spaces are all paved. If you don't want to spend the night there are several day-use parking spots that are just $5.
Creeks/footbridges throughout the campground, big grassy areas and the river is less than a 10 minute walk from all campsites. Never saw anyone else hike out to the river when I was there but I highly recommend it. It's beautiful and pretty easy to get to.
You won't regret visiting here! Be sure to make reservations to get a great spot.
Beautiful campsite. We tent camped at site 36 - and it was great! We were able to reserve the spot online months in advance which was nice. It was a spacious site and we only had one other camp site next to us and there was lots of space and privacy between us and the other sides were forest and river. The nearest restroom to site 36 is a vault toilet (which was very clean and filled with air fresheners!) but the nicer restrooms with flush toilets and warm running water is just a short walk away. I was surprised we could hear some traffic from our site with being so close to the river but it wasn’t that bad. The park hosts were very friendly and helpful - always driving around with firewood for sale and keeping the bathrooms clean and stocked. As we drove through the campground I did feel that the other sites that weren’t on the river were very small and close together with little privacy - the ones along the river are definitely the ones to try and grab! The river was beautiful and the feeling of being nestled in the mountains and trees was very relaxing. We would definitely recommend this campground.
Beautiful campground! Lots of great and flat RV spots. Dump station available which is always a bonus! All spots were really nice and spread out with lots of well lit paths in the tenting area too. Great cabins to rent too- we’ll be making a return trip later this fall/winter 👍
Very nice alternative to White River Campground. This campground was great for us because we prefer the more "wild" experience of an unlighted, more primitive setting, but still with actual defined campsites and a picnic table. We had site 38, which is one of the ones right next to the water. It's a pull-through. We didn't need that for our van but it was super convenient. Best smelling pit toilet I've ever used!!! (Seriously, I don't know how they do it, but it didn't smell bad. They had air fresheners up, but people respected the "please put seat down when finished" and maybe that's all that's needed.)
Nice campground really close to Mount Rainier. We stayed at site 56 but there are nicer sites closer to the river. At least ours was fairly large. It was a quiet place with most of the campers showing up late in the day and leaving early. Unless you have a site close to the river you'll hear traffic from the WA-410 but you get used to it. Camphost was friendly and available. There was a ban on open fire which is normal at this time of the year. Overall, a nice spot to spend a few days.
