About La Wis Wis Campground
Number of accommodations: 67
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Parking
River Access
Cooking and Fire
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Water Access
- River Access
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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.
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
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.
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.
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 miles to the west side junction, and then a can't miss 3.5 mile 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 miles to the west side junction, and then a can't miss 3.5 mile 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.
steve w
VerifiedAugust 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: E
Good
steve w
VerifiedAugust 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: E
Good
Location La Wis Wis Campground
Address:
Packwood, WA, 98361
United States
From Packwood, Washington, go 5 miles east on State Route 12 to Campground.
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
