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2026 Season availability
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River Access
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- Firewood Available
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- Parking
Water Access
- River Access
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Reviews (732)
What Guests Are Saying
La Wis Wis Campground is praised for its beautiful, shaded sites and proximity to the river, providing a peaceful camping experience. Many guests enjoyed the friendly hosts and the well-maintained facilities, although some noted the lack of running water and issues with reserved sites. Overall, visitors appreciated the campground's cleanliness, quiet atmosphere, and access to outdoor activities like hiking and swimming, making it a favorite destination for repeat campers.
What Guests Are Saying
La Wis Wis Campground is praised for its beautiful, shaded sites and proximity to the river, providing a peaceful camping experience. Many guests enjoyed the friendly hosts and the well-maintained facilities, although some noted the lack of running water and issues with reserved sites. Overall, visitors appreciated the campground's cleanliness, quiet atmosphere, and access to outdoor activities like hiking and swimming, making it a favorite destination for repeat campers.
Review Summary
Emily L
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: C
Beautiful campground with sites of varying sizes and privacy - you really can't beat the setting. Very quiet b/c all of the RV campers are one the other side of the campground on the Hatchery Loop. Website indicates flush toilets, which was not accurate as of July 2019 when we were there; the only toilets were found were vault toilets. Would definitely recommend!
Emily L
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: C
Beautiful campground with sites of varying sizes and privacy - you really can't beat the setting. Very quiet b/c all of the RV campers are one the other side of the campground on the Hatchery Loop. Website indicates flush toilets, which was not accurate as of July 2019 when we were there; the only toilets were found were vault toilets. Would definitely recommend!
John F
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 016M, Loop: D
There was a problem with my reservation for a particular favored campsite at La Wis Wis. The campground hosts said it was double booked by recreation.gov. There happened to be a multiple site that was not reservable and almost as nice, but we were not happy having to search for one that was inferior to our historic favorite. If we had arrived later in the day, we would likely have been out of luck for a streamside site.
A full explanation of the mistake was never offered. Beware that the reservation system or those implementing it at this site were not reliable. Unless systems have improved, and given the popularity of the location, you should brace yourself for challenges, arrive early, and make backup plans accordingly.
keenan o
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: D
The campground was easy to access and it was easy to find our site. Many great amenities near by and the surroundings were amazing.
Bobby S
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: E
My daughter and I planned a last minute overnight car camping trip to Mount Rainier. I chose this campground because I could make a reservation to have a guaranteed camp spot, which had open sites on the river. The location was great as it was close to the park entrance. We had a great hike at Sunrise to Burroughs 3. We then had a scenic hour drive to the campground which was easy to navigate. Upon locating our reserved campsite, there were other people in it all setup with there camper?? We found 2 groundskeepers and explained the situation. They were friendly and just as confused but eager to accommodate. I told them that on the way to the office we saw another open site on the river, I said it looked comparable to our reserved spot, so could we just take that one? They agreed! It was exactly what I was hoping for. We explored around the campground and swam in the Blue Hole, enjoyed grilling over a campfire. What a beautiful location, however there was litter all over the grounds even though there was plenty of trash cans???? All in all we enjoyed our very memorable trip!
John F
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 016M, Loop: D
There was a problem with my reservation for a particular favored campsite at La Wis Wis. The campground hosts said it was double booked by recreation.gov. There happened to be a multiple site that was not reservable and almost as nice, but we were not happy having to search for one that was inferior to our historic favorite. If we had arrived later in the day, we would likely have been out of luck for a streamside site.
A full explanation of the mistake was never offered. Beware that the reservation system or those implementing it at this site were not reliable. Unless systems have improved, and given the popularity of the location, you should brace yourself for challenges, arrive early, and make backup plans accordingly.
keenan o
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: D
The campground was easy to access and it was easy to find our site. Many great amenities near by and the surroundings were amazing.
Bobby S
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: E
My daughter and I planned a last minute overnight car camping trip to Mount Rainier. I chose this campground because I could make a reservation to have a guaranteed camp spot, which had open sites on the river. The location was great as it was close to the park entrance. We had a great hike at Sunrise to Burroughs 3. We then had a scenic hour drive to the campground which was easy to navigate. Upon locating our reserved campsite, there were other people in it all setup with there camper?? We found 2 groundskeepers and explained the situation. They were friendly and just as confused but eager to accommodate. I told them that on the way to the office we saw another open site on the river, I said it looked comparable to our reserved spot, so could we just take that one? They agreed! It was exactly what I was hoping for. We explored around the campground and swam in the Blue Hole, enjoyed grilling over a campfire. What a beautiful location, however there was litter all over the grounds even though there was plenty of trash cans???? All in all we enjoyed our very memorable trip!
Arlene D
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: C
Great place with lots of shade. Blue hole is a must. Refreshing river near site for those hot summer days.
Arlene D
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: C
Great place with lots of shade. Blue hole is a must. Refreshing river near site for those hot summer days.
Location & Directions for La Wis Wis Campground
, Packwood, WA 98361 United States
Elevation: 380 ft
Getting There
From Packwood, Washington, go 5 mi east on State Route 12 to Campground.
Highway access
La Wis Wis Campground is accessible via State Route 12, located approximately 5 miles west of the campground.
Nearby National Park
Stevens Canyon Entrance
Approximate driving time: 12 min
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
Utilities
- No water is available at the campground, so guests should bring their own for the duration of their stay.
General
- Click here for more information about Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Fires & fuel
- To protect local forests, do not move firewood; obtain it near your camping destination instead.
- Firewood can be purchased at the host site for $10 per bundle.
Fees & deposits
- The camping fee includes one RV/trailer and a tow vehicle or the first two cars; additional vehicles incur an $8 per night fee.
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