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

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
River Access River Access

Available sites

67 total sites

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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
River Access 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 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 001, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
⛺ 002, Loop: C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 003, Loop: D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 003, Loop: E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 004, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 004, Loop: D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 004, Loop: E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 005, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 006, Loop: D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 007, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
⛺ 008, Loop: C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 008, Loop: D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 008, Loop: H Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 009, Loop: C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 009, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
⛺ 010, Loop: H Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 011, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 014, Loop: A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 014, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 014, Loop: C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 014, Loop: D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 014M, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 015M, Loop: C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 016, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 016, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016M, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018C, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 018M, Loop: D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 019, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 019M, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024M, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 026, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 029, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 Coho, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly

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.

Review Summary

4.0
732 reviews
5
49.9%
365
4
23.8%
174
3
11.5%
84
2
4.9%
36
1
10.0%
73

Miguel B

Verified

January 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 018C, Loop: C

3

No water but site was old and bathrooms clean

Christina R

Verified

January 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: H

5

Always a beautiful time

Clinton B

Verified

May 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: A

4

Excellent campsite with large camping spaces. Mine was right on the river and had a fantastic view.

Cruz L

Verified

June 1, 2026 • Stayed at: Coho, Loop: E

5

The group site is always great, peaceful and for the most part secluded although there are still people who don’t understand that that’s an actual site and walk through it. Hopefully one day the camp host can put a sign up there letting people know so they’re educated about it other than that great site. Look forward to next time we get to use it.

Randall L

Verified

June 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: A

2

Could not sleep till after 2AM every night due to the number of sites that had large and rowdy groups. Campground hosts did nothing to address these noisy and rude groups even after quiet hours started at 10PM. The quietest times we had were during the day when most people were out of the campground. Not having water in the campground was less of an issue than the total disrespect of the campground and it's rules by certain groups. I can't recommend camping here until the rules are enforced like they were the previous years we have camped here.

Joel B

Verified

June 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: E

5

One of our favorite campgrounds

Irene D

Verified

June 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: D

5

This is a great family friendly campsite. There are many hikes nearby. The blue hole is accessible from the campground. Overall, the host are all great. Very clean and bathrooms were clean.

David H

Verified

June 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: A

5

It is a beautiful campground in a mountain setting along the river. There is a good selection of trailheads nearby for excellent hiking. Forest fire runoff has temporarily eliminated water on site, so bring your own.

Melissa P

Verified

June 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: H

5

Beautiful and a lot of nature. Not for those who want to plug in AT ALL! This place is for true adventurers. Camp hosts were some of the most lovely and helpful I've ever met!

Nathan S

Verified

June 7, 2026 • Stayed at: Coho, Loop: E

5

Coho group site was perfect for our families to enjoy the river and surrounding areas. Facilities were kept clean and camp hosts were great.

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.

Nearest town

Packwood, WA - 7.8 mi

About 11 min to downtown

Highway access

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

Nearby National Park

Mount Rainier 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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Last updated: October 20, 2026

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