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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
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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
Missing information?

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

Rick W

July 23, 2020

5

I really don't know what the other recent posters are talking about. We just returned from an awesome time this week at La Wis Wis. Granted we went from Sun-Wed, when it was a little quieter. We stayed down E loop and was very happy with the site, the river, the Blue Hole etc. I would bring in outside wood as the place they use is a joke. Four pieces, and two of those were knot filled so could not make decent kindling. For $8!! Transition days seem to Sun and Wed. We've also stayed in B & C loops previously and have had great times. Toilet sites were decent and some garbage sites were full, but easy enough to get to the next one.

Rick W

July 23, 2020

5

I really don't know what the other recent posters are talking about. We just returned from an awesome time this week at La Wis Wis. Granted we went from Sun-Wed, when it was a little quieter. We stayed down E loop and was very happy with the site, the river, the Blue Hole etc. I would bring in outside wood as the place they use is a joke. Four pieces, and two of those were knot filled so could not make decent kindling. For $8!! Transition days seem to Sun and Wed. We've also stayed in B & C loops previously and have had great times. Toilet sites were decent and some garbage sites were full, but easy enough to get to the next one.

Timothy S

July 22, 2020

5

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Timothy S

July 22, 2020

5

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wendi b

Verified

July 21, 2020 Stayed at: 019M, Loop: A

5

They weren’t cleaning the both rooms due to covid-19, seems counterintuitive. Other than that it is a beautiful camp ground.

wendi b

Verified

July 21, 2020 Stayed at: 019M, Loop: A

5

They weren’t cleaning the both rooms due to covid-19, seems counterintuitive. Other than that it is a beautiful camp ground.

Jeff S

Verified

July 19, 2020 Stayed at: 019, Loop: D

1

I have been staying at la Wis Wis for 40 years, my mother over 60. This was the worst experience we’ve ever had by far. We arrived to find the trash cans and dumpsters overflowing and the campground host was not around. We arrived a day earlier than the rest of our group, but had reservations for more sites the next day. They campground hosts failed to put up the reservation cards and the river site my parents had reserved in January for the group was taken by someone else. We pointed this out early Friday to the host, who said he would have to check into it, but was going to town for the day. He was gone until early evening and the people in our site were nowhere to be seen. We told him to forget it and that we just would take a refund, as we had all set up in the other sites we had. Two hours later, he came back and told us he had gotten rid of them and that we could move. It was as if the previous conversation had never taken place. On top of this, some of the outhouses were full, one was locked (the camp host didn’t have the key) and there were people camping all over the day use area, even though it is clearly marked that you can’t do so. It was an awful trip in a beautiful campground, all due to the incompetence of the staff.

Brian S

Verified

July 19, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: B

1

No reserved signs on our reserved spots. People had moved into the spots. We had our confirmations and emails reminding us of our reservations. Camp host was worthless.
When we arrived there was garbage everywhere. Pit toilets and flush toilets in loop D and A were locked. Sanicans replaced them in one area but they were full to the brim. They were never emptied.
I believe the company that took over this year deserves an F rating. We’ve asked for the $ back for the sites we paid for but could not use. We’ll see if we ever see a cent.

Jeff S

Verified

July 19, 2020 Stayed at: 019, Loop: D

1

I have been staying at la Wis Wis for 40 years, my mother over 60. This was the worst experience we’ve ever had by far. We arrived to find the trash cans and dumpsters overflowing and the campground host was not around. We arrived a day earlier than the rest of our group, but had reservations for more sites the next day. They campground hosts failed to put up the reservation cards and the river site my parents had reserved in January for the group was taken by someone else. We pointed this out early Friday to the host, who said he would have to check into it, but was going to town for the day. He was gone until early evening and the people in our site were nowhere to be seen. We told him to forget it and that we just would take a refund, as we had all set up in the other sites we had. Two hours later, he came back and told us he had gotten rid of them and that we could move. It was as if the previous conversation had never taken place. On top of this, some of the outhouses were full, one was locked (the camp host didn’t have the key) and there were people camping all over the day use area, even though it is clearly marked that you can’t do so. It was an awful trip in a beautiful campground, all due to the incompetence of the staff.

Brian S

Verified

July 19, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: B

1

No reserved signs on our reserved spots. People had moved into the spots. We had our confirmations and emails reminding us of our reservations. Camp host was worthless.
When we arrived there was garbage everywhere. Pit toilets and flush toilets in loop D and A were locked. Sanicans replaced them in one area but they were full to the brim. They were never emptied.
I believe the company that took over this year deserves an F rating. We’ve asked for the $ back for the sites we paid for but could not use. We’ll see if we ever see a cent.

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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