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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
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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

Jamie W

August 11, 2020

1

The host was very very mean and rude 😕 My kids where so bothered by the way she treated us they wanted to drive all the way home!

Makalai M

August 11, 2020

3

Overall the trip was nice. The campground was mostly clean, I think they could have cleaned the bathrooms more. I was pretty quite except for the large party in the group site. The camp host ran out of firewood on so make sure you bring plenty of your own. Also there were lots of mosquitoes, bring repellent!!
The blue hole swimming area was nice a little hard to find but worth the hike.
ABSOLUTELY no data signal for electronic devices buy could make a short call out if necessary. If your wanting to be unreachable this is a good place.

Jamie W

August 11, 2020

1

The host was very very mean and rude 😕 My kids where so bothered by the way she treated us they wanted to drive all the way home!

Makalai M

August 11, 2020

3

Overall the trip was nice. The campground was mostly clean, I think they could have cleaned the bathrooms more. I was pretty quite except for the large party in the group site. The camp host ran out of firewood on so make sure you bring plenty of your own. Also there were lots of mosquitoes, bring repellent!!
The blue hole swimming area was nice a little hard to find but worth the hike.
ABSOLUTELY no data signal for electronic devices buy could make a short call out if necessary. If your wanting to be unreachable this is a good place.

Terra C

Verified

August 10, 2020 Stayed at: 023, Loop: D

4

Love this campground. Managed to get a great spot right along the river (D loop is great!). Very close to Ohanapecosh and not far to the Naches Peak loop hike. So many great places to explore if you make this your base! The pit toilets weren’t great when we arrived - some pretty full and messy. The port-a-pits close to our site were really full. However, the next day was apparently septic day and and toilets were clean and empty! Also it was unclear when check out/check in was - different times were listed at the campground vs. the online reservation info

Terra C

Verified

August 10, 2020 Stayed at: 023, Loop: D

4

Love this campground. Managed to get a great spot right along the river (D loop is great!). Very close to Ohanapecosh and not far to the Naches Peak loop hike. So many great places to explore if you make this your base! The pit toilets weren’t great when we arrived - some pretty full and messy. The port-a-pits close to our site were really full. However, the next day was apparently septic day and and toilets were clean and empty! Also it was unclear when check out/check in was - different times were listed at the campground vs. the online reservation info

Beckie E

Verified

August 8, 2020 Stayed at: 004, Loop: E

1

The campground is beautiful. The hikes are glorious. This is the perfect campground, except the campground host Stephanie. She lacks basic communication skills, let alone the skills needed to be in this position. Unable to manage a simple conflict, she escalated a nonsituation into a huge event, one she concluded by standing in our camp telling us that "people like you need to find somewhere else". People like you, still isn't clear if she meant disabled or LGBTQ, either way its gross and unacceptable. I would absolutely go back, but not if she was working. We ended up leaving two days early .

Beckie E

Verified

August 8, 2020 Stayed at: 004, Loop: E

1

The campground is beautiful. The hikes are glorious. This is the perfect campground, except the campground host Stephanie. She lacks basic communication skills, let alone the skills needed to be in this position. Unable to manage a simple conflict, she escalated a nonsituation into a huge event, one she concluded by standing in our camp telling us that "people like you need to find somewhere else". People like you, still isn't clear if she meant disabled or LGBTQ, either way its gross and unacceptable. I would absolutely go back, but not if she was working. We ended up leaving two days early .

Allie H

August 7, 2020

5

Lovely campground with spacious sites and sound of the Ohanapecosh river along side our loop. We had a peaceful stay and recommend this campground if you dont mind driving a few miles outside the park boundary.

Allie H

August 7, 2020

5

Lovely campground with spacious sites and sound of the Ohanapecosh river along side our loop. We had a peaceful stay and recommend this campground if you dont mind driving a few miles outside the park boundary.

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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