Warning
GeneralThe dump station at the Ohanapecosh Campground is closed. The
nearest dump station is located at the Maple Grove Resort 28 miles west on
Hwy 12.
Warning
GeneralOhanapecosh Campground Closure in Summer 2026. The Ohanapecosh Campground rehabilitation project will provide significant upgrades to the popular campground located in the southeast corner of the park. This effort will rehabilitate the campground’s 185 campsites and nine bathrooms, replace the aging wastewater collection system, upgrade electrical and water systems, and support improvements to campground accessibility. The Ohanapecosh Campground is anticipated to reopen for the 2027 camping season. More information is available on the Park Construction FAQs page
Warning
GeneralWe now expect the Ohanapecosh Campground rehabilitation project to continue into the spring and early summer of 2026. We will reopen the campground as soon after the completion of the project as possible, but we cannot predict an exact opening date. Information on how to secure a campsite for summer 2026, will be posted to the Mount Rainier National Park website at Campgrounds - Mount Rainier National Park (U.S. National Park Service) prior to the 2026 camping season.
About Ohanapecosh Campground
Number of accommodations: 106
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Reviews (594)
What Guests Are Saying
Ohanapecosh Campground is highly praised for its beautiful setting, large sites, and well-maintained facilities, including clean restrooms and helpful staff. Many visitors enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, access to nearby trails, and the stunning river for swimming and relaxation. However, some campers experienced issues with noise from other visitors, crowded trails, and the need for better campsite markings and bathroom maintenance. Overall, many expressed a desire to return due to the campground's charm and amenities.
What Guests Are Saying
Ohanapecosh Campground is highly praised for its beautiful setting, large sites, and well-maintained facilities, including clean restrooms and helpful staff. Many visitors enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, access to nearby trails, and the stunning river for swimming and relaxation. However, some campers experienced issues with noise from other visitors, crowded trails, and the need for better campsite markings and bathroom maintenance. Overall, many expressed a desire to return due to the campground's charm and amenities.
Review Summary
Uyen N
August 25, 2022
It is a beautiful campground to relax and unplug from the busy world.
Melissa D
August 24, 2022
This is our favorite campground, and our destination for a family camping trip for the last 17 summers. The last few years have been challenging to book - from hazard trees during the pandemic to entire loops going FCFS - we miss the "ease" of the old days. This year we chose to wake up and drive to the campground - arriving at 7:30am - to hopefully book sites. We were successful (hooray!), and then drove home to pack up the truck to return later that afternoon. We love this place, and would do the FCFS again - but it adds a layer of stress and uncertainty that feels contrary to the relaxing experience we are seeking. We are hopeful that the entire campground will return to a reservation system again for next season (and forever).
Dhani C
VerifiedAugust 24, 2022 • Stayed at: F012, Loop: LOOP F
The sites are large and beautiful. It was a short walk to water and there was so much to do. Many trails are right in the campground so you don’t have to drive.
Jeanne C
VerifiedAugust 23, 2022 • Stayed at: C007, Loop: LOOP C
Beautiful campground, but site C7 was awful. It is right next to a path down to the water, so all day long people walked right through our site to get to the river. They came in droves, dragging their strollers, dogs, coolers, etc. right through our campfire circle without even a “sorry”. It was obnoxious. Site C6 is supposedly a separate site, but the way the sites are designed their campfire was practically on top of ours. I would not ever book this site again. What a disappointment.
Ingrid O
VerifiedAugust 23, 2022 • Stayed at: C004, Loop: LOOP C
Beautyfull place, I recommend
soohee L
VerifiedAugust 22, 2022 • Stayed at: C005, Loop: LOOP C
Great
Mary Jo G
VerifiedAugust 22, 2022 • Stayed at: H017, Loop: LOOP H
Adam H
VerifiedAugust 22, 2022 • Stayed at: E006, Loop: LOOP E
Come ready for anything. There is cold water to swim in! Beautiful location close to the park.
Sachin U
VerifiedAugust 20, 2022 • Stayed at: D017, Loop: LOOP D
Easy to find. Wish there were more rounds of firewood. Restrooms were clean
Anna L
August 18, 2022
I have camped at Ohanapecosh for 64 years I always try to spend my birthday there and was able to do that this year with my grandchildren what I love the most there is the trees have been there since my grandparents used to come to the Hot Springs resort back in the 30s and 40s when they bring my mom and her sister camping there and my mom brought us I brought my kids and now I bring my grandchildren so for five generations the same trees are there. Staff was helpful exhibit at the visitor center are wonderful and still there and we really enjoyed going up to Paradise and Box Canyon. Thank you for being good stewards of the park I hope it will be there for my grandchildren’s children!
Location Ohanapecosh Campground
Address:
208 Ohanapecosh Road
Packwood, WA, 98361
United States
Located on State Route 123, four miles north of State Route 12.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.7311 / -121.57
Elevation: 586 feet
Policies & Rules
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| General |
Please pay attention to campsite maximum limits when selecting a site. If you exceed posted limits, you may be turned away upon arrival if a larger site is not available. |
| General |
Maximum two tents per site provided both tents fit within the specified tent pad dimensions. Most campsites can only accommodate one tent. There is a maximum six people per campsite. Many campsites can only accommodate four or less. |
| General |
Maximum two passenger vehicles per site provided both vehicles fit in the driveway, are not parked on any vegetation, and are clear of the roadway. |
| General |
Maximum one RV and tow vehicle per site provided both vehicles fit in the driveway, are not parked on any vegetation, and are clear of the roadway. |
| General |
Motor homes over 32 feet and trailers over 27 feet are not allowed to enter the campground. Turns on loop roads are tight and vehicle damage is likely to occur. |
| General |
There are no electric, water or sewer hook-ups available at individual campsites. Potable water is located in the B Loop. The dump station is out of order. |
| General |
Please call the campground office at (360) 569-6627 for same day cancellations or if you will be arriving a day late. If a camper does not check-in at the Ohanapecosh Visitor Center at the campground window by 12:00pm check-out time the day after the scheduled arrival date, their reservation will be cancelled, the camper will incur a $10.00 service fee, and forfeit the first night's camping fee. |
| General |
Reserving multiple individual sites for events or family gatherings exceeding 12 people is not permitted. |
| General |
Groups larger than 12 people must stay at Ohanapecosh Group Campground.Group sites are tent-only. RVs are not permitted. |
| General |
Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
| General |
Camping fees do not include entrance to Mount Rainier National Park. Visit https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/fees.htm to learn more about park fees. |
| General |
Only valid America the Beautiful Interagency Lifetime Access, Lifetime Senior, and Annual Senior passes qualify for discounted camping rates. Passes used for discounts must be verified at the campground upon arrival. |
| General |
In loops with 7-day reservations, using the sliding window with the intention of booking sites for the weekend (while not occupying your site during the weekdays of your reservation) may result in the cancellation of your entire reservation without a refund as per our discretion. |
| General |
The Ohanapecosh Campground will be closed for the 2025 summer season due to construction. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralThe dump station at the Ohanapecosh Campground is closed. The
nearest dump station is located at the Maple Grove Resort 28 miles west on
Hwy 12.
Warning
GeneralOhanapecosh Campground Closure in Summer 2026. The Ohanapecosh Campground rehabilitation project will provide significant upgrades to the popular campground located in the southeast corner of the park. This effort will rehabilitate the campground’s 185 campsites and nine bathrooms, replace the aging wastewater collection system, upgrade electrical and water systems, and support improvements to campground accessibility. The Ohanapecosh Campground is anticipated to reopen for the 2027 camping season. More information is available on the Park Construction FAQs page
Warning
GeneralWe now expect the Ohanapecosh Campground rehabilitation project to continue into the spring and early summer of 2026. We will reopen the campground as soon after the completion of the project as possible, but we cannot predict an exact opening date. Information on how to secure a campsite for summer 2026, will be posted to the Mount Rainier National Park website at Campgrounds - Mount Rainier National Park (U.S. National Park Service) prior to the 2026 camping season.