The Best Camping Near Mount Rainier National Park, Washington

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Home to what is, by far, the tallest peak in Washington, Mt. Rainier National Park is a majestic sight to behold. Southeast of Seattle, WA, this is a respite for the city or a destination in and of itself.

Camping in Rainier National Park is straightforward, with one major campground in each section of the park. Ohanapecosh Campgrounds has the greatest number of individual campsites. Mowich Lake Campground in the northwest is the only tent-exclusive primitive camping option. The others offer RV camping, with Cougar Rock Campground having the largest length maximum at 35 feet (27 feet for trailers). The best camping near Mount Rainier National Park during the busy season is in any of the surrounding US Forest Service Land. With options in three directions, you won’t be short on places to camp. Tahoma State Forest near Ashford, WA, is a good option as well.

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White River Campground — Mount Rainier National Park

White River Campground is located in the NE section of the park and is at an elevation of 4,400 ft. ...

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Mowich Lake Campground — Mount Rainier National Park

The campground at Mowich Lake is the smallest of the four camping areas within the boundaries of Mount Rainier National ...

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