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

Deborah H

Verified

July 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: H

3

The employees and volunteers were amazing but the website put our 22’ camper in a tent site with no trees and only a parking lot- NO water- potatable or non-potable.

Richard P

Verified

July 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: C

4

We were in C13. As a previous camper observed, there’s not much room for a family sized tent, that is, if you want a fairly rootless and level spot. Two brush piles on the edge of the site further degraded the visual experience. This could be improved by moving the brush piles to the other side of a large log. Doing so would not impede on the nearest campsite.
C13 abuts C14 (a much larger site) such that it looks like one big campsite. So the privacy between the two is not as good as other campsites.
The overall campground is quite impressive with the old grown trees. Highly recommend camping here, especially with numerous sites that are spacious with fully shade and large trees.

Erika P

Verified

July 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 016M, Loop: D

4

Great trip overall. Reasons for marking down to 4 stars; the toilets desperately needed to be pumped days prior to when they were (they were almost full to the top when we arrived and weren’t pumped for two additional days) and while the site was usable it would’ve been nice to know prior to showing up that a third of the original site has been washed out and is unusable. Also it didn’t impact our reservation but other sites that were closed due to wash out were moved to random other sites and there would be no way you would’ve known this until you showed up to the campsite.

Christopher A

Verified

July 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 018C, Loop: C

4

Rustic. Did not do much beyond sleep there. Lots of shade. Served my purpose for the night.

Jordan S

Verified

July 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: H

5

probably the best campground I've ever been to. not going to say my favorite loop or site because I want it all to myself... but it's hard to go wrong here. what a beautiful place. I love how close the river is to everything

Christian R

Verified

August 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: H

1

Too smokey

Tim S

Verified

August 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: A

4

The site was great. We had a spot near the river. It was flat for an RV, very peaceful and beautiful, close to the White River entrance at Mount Rainier NP. It was a pain that there was no water available, but at least the fee was discounted as a result.

Carsten B

Verified

August 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: D

4

Large campground with many sites, narrow driveways. Some sites are huge & private, others tiny & not private - keep that in-mind when booking. Good access to the river & short walk to the Blue Hole.

Ann T

Verified

August 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: D

4

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Cameron W

Verified

August 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: D

2

The lack of real bathrooms is unfortunate. However, the site was clean but not the site that I signed up for on-line as that one was closed due to a washout which was not explained when I made the reservation. Never saw a camp host.

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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