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La Wis Wis Campground

La Wis Wis
Cowlitz River
La Wis Wis Campsite
La Wis Wis picnic shelter
La Wis Wis Campground site

Featured amenities

Parking
River Access

About La Wis Wis Campground

Situated at the confluence of three waterways near Mount Rainier, La Wis Wis is nestled under a canopy of towering Douglas firs and red cedars. The handful of sites that dot the riverbank enjoy the most sunshine. With an abundance of activities nearby, La Wis Wis is a popular destination for long-stay camping. Its proximity to Mount Rainier National Park makes it an excellent base for exploring all of the area's natural wonders.

Number of accommodations: 67

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 19

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking
River Access
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Firewood Available
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

67 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 001, Loop: H
No Hookups
Price not available
002, Loop: C
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
003, Loop: D
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
003, Loop: E
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
004, Loop: D
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
004, Loop: E
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
006, Loop: D
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available
008, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
008, Loop: D
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
008, Loop: H
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
009, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
010, Loop: H
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: H
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: H
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
014, Loop: A
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available
014, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
014, Loop: D
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 014M, Loop: H
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: H
No Hookups
Price not available
015M, Loop: C
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: H
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016M, Loop: D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018C, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
018M, Loop: D
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019M, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024M, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Coho, Loop: E
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (634)

What Guests Are Saying

La Wis Wis Campground offers a beautiful setting with spacious, private sites, great access to hiking trails, and the nearby Ohanapecosh River, making it ideal for nature lovers. While some guests noted issues with maintenance, lack of potable water, and crowded conditions, many appreciated the cleanliness of the bathrooms and the overall charm of the campground. The location near Mt. Rainier and the peaceful atmosphere during weekdays were also frequently highlighted as positive aspects of the experience.

Review Summary

3.9
634 reviews
5
48.6%
308
4
24.3%
154
3
11.4%
72
2
4.7%
30
1
11.0%
70

Cara B

Verified

July 15, 2025 Stayed at: 019, Loop: D

5

Nice big sites near river

Cara B

Verified

July 15, 2025 Stayed at: 019, Loop: D

5

Nice big sites near river

Patrick J

Verified

July 13, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: C

5

Stayed here many times over the past 40 years. Tent space C-9 is one of the BEST spaces in the entire campground. Secluded space felt very private compared to most other spaces.

Mitchel J

Verified

July 13, 2025 Stayed at: 018M, Loop: D

3

Th campground is in an incredible location! It is really nice to be so close to a gorgeous river and surrounded by the trees and mountain. With that said, they really pack the sites in for a large percentage of the campsite. When you drive through it feels like the sites are on top of each other. There are people constantly riding around on electric bikes and driving remote control cars which makes it feels like less of an escape from the city.

The bathrooms in the D loop are pretty old compared to others in the grounds. The windows are both broken and there are flies everywhere. Every morning the toilet paper would be out and it would take hours, often until 12pm, for the staff to come by to clean the bathrooms and restock toilet paper. There also currently isn’t any water at the campground and based on reviews it looks like they haven’t had water in a couple years.

Overall, it is nice because the surrounding area is gorgeous but the actual campground could use a little work.

Patrick J

Verified

July 13, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: C

5

Stayed here many times over the past 40 years. Tent space C-9 is one of the BEST spaces in the entire campground. Secluded space felt very private compared to most other spaces.

Mitchel J

Verified

July 13, 2025 Stayed at: 018M, Loop: D

3

Th campground is in an incredible location! It is really nice to be so close to a gorgeous river and surrounded by the trees and mountain. With that said, they really pack the sites in for a large percentage of the campsite. When you drive through it feels like the sites are on top of each other. There are people constantly riding around on electric bikes and driving remote control cars which makes it feels like less of an escape from the city.

The bathrooms in the D loop are pretty old compared to others in the grounds. The windows are both broken and there are flies everywhere. Every morning the toilet paper would be out and it would take hours, often until 12pm, for the staff to come by to clean the bathrooms and restock toilet paper. There also currently isn’t any water at the campground and based on reviews it looks like they haven’t had water in a couple years.

Overall, it is nice because the surrounding area is gorgeous but the actual campground could use a little work.

Chris O

Verified

July 12, 2025 Stayed at: 023, Loop: D

5

This is a serene campground, especially if you get a site right along the river. Beautiful!

Chris O

Verified

July 12, 2025 Stayed at: 023, Loop: D

5

This is a serene campground, especially if you get a site right along the river. Beautiful!

Anna-Marie B

Verified

July 9, 2025 Stayed at: 018M, Loop: D

5

Beautiful campsite, right on the river with lots of space and privacy. You can get down to the river on a little dirt slope, that leads to rocks, but the river is still accessible from this site.

Anna-Marie B

Verified

July 9, 2025 Stayed at: 018M, Loop: D

5

Beautiful campsite, right on the river with lots of space and privacy. You can get down to the river on a little dirt slope, that leads to rocks, but the river is still accessible from this site.

Location La Wis Wis Campground

Address:

Packwood, WA, 98361
United States

Highway access

La Wis Wis Campground is accessible via State Route 12, located approximately 5 miles west of the campground.

Latitude & Longitude: 46.6739 / -121.588

Elevation: 380 feet

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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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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