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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
Richard P
VerifiedAugust 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: C
Great campground. A couple of loops have lovely narrow lanes. Though the campground appeared to be full, the traffic was not noticable. Most sites are spaced for privacy, though some are notably very private at all. Restrooms looked to have been replaced in recent years and were clean. Water faucets were close, though we could never find the gray water sinks. The only drawback was the fact that we could hear trucks on the highway (Hwy 12) as they applied their air brakes throughout the night.
Do look for websites that include photos of the campsites (e.g. https://www.campsitephotos.com/campground/wa/la-wis-wis) and examine them carefully for tent space. Some barely have room for a single 2p or 4p tent. Others could handle a family tent plus one or two smaller ones. Recreation.gov does not have photos posted for each site, so you have to find them yourself.
Jason S
VerifiedAugust 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: D
La Wis Wis campground amazed me! I would definitely recommend it for a night passing through, or as a base camp for exploring the SE and NE of Mount Rainier. I noticed the campsites had a lot of space between them, and plenty of water spigots and bathroom facilities (I was in loop D). The old growth forest was stunning; it felt primeval, even with a narrow one-lane paved path wending its way around. Packwood is eight miles away if you forget something (I did ;) . There are some short, family friendly trails from La Wis Wis (I think Ohanapecosh campground, which is close by in the park, has more trails for hiking from the campground).
There is a lot of beauty up the road: I drove up to Chinook Pass, which is maybe 18 mi to the west side junction, and then a can't miss 3.5 mi drive to the saddle. Steven's canyon (which has a lot of cool stuff) is even closer. And the Sunrise entrance isn't that far away, as I discovered one day with hardly any early morning traffic.
Richard P
VerifiedAugust 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: C
Great campground. A couple of loops have lovely narrow lanes. Though the campground appeared to be full, the traffic was not noticable. Most sites are spaced for privacy, though some are notably very private at all. Restrooms looked to have been replaced in recent years and were clean. Water faucets were close, though we could never find the gray water sinks. The only drawback was the fact that we could hear trucks on the highway (Hwy 12) as they applied their air brakes throughout the night.
Do look for websites that include photos of the campsites (e.g. https://www.campsitephotos.com/campground/wa/la-wis-wis) and examine them carefully for tent space. Some barely have room for a single 2p or 4p tent. Others could handle a family tent plus one or two smaller ones. Recreation.gov does not have photos posted for each site, so you have to find them yourself.
Jason S
VerifiedAugust 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: D
La Wis Wis campground amazed me! I would definitely recommend it for a night passing through, or as a base camp for exploring the SE and NE of Mount Rainier. I noticed the campsites had a lot of space between them, and plenty of water spigots and bathroom facilities (I was in loop D). The old growth forest was stunning; it felt primeval, even with a narrow one-lane paved path wending its way around. Packwood is eight miles away if you forget something (I did ;) . There are some short, family friendly trails from La Wis Wis (I think Ohanapecosh campground, which is close by in the park, has more trails for hiking from the campground).
There is a lot of beauty up the road: I drove up to Chinook Pass, which is maybe 18 mi to the west side junction, and then a can't miss 3.5 mi drive to the saddle. Steven's canyon (which has a lot of cool stuff) is even closer. And the Sunrise entrance isn't that far away, as I discovered one day with hardly any early morning traffic.
Tom P
VerifiedAugust 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: A
The campground and facilities were clean and well maintained. The hosts were friendly and helpful. It's a beautiful area.
Tom P
VerifiedAugust 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: A
The campground and facilities were clean and well maintained. The hosts were friendly and helpful. It's a beautiful area.
J J
VerifiedAugust 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: B
No privacy. Small, dusty campsites. Poorly maintained bathrooms. Reserved 4 days and bailed after 1. Total waste of time and money.
J J
VerifiedAugust 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: B
No privacy. Small, dusty campsites. Poorly maintained bathrooms. Reserved 4 days and bailed after 1. Total waste of time and money.
Natasha L
VerifiedAugust 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 024M, Loop: A
This campground is a real beauty. The physical setting is so gorgeous with the river running through and creating a lovely breeze. The rocky streambeds are great for exploring and create nice cold swimming holes. The camp host was super helpful and the general vibe was very chill and relaxed. I slept like a dream.
Mirko S
VerifiedAugust 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: H
The campground and facilities were clean and well maintained. It's a beautiful area. Our site: 11H
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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