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Ohanapecosh Campground

208 Ohanapecosh Road, Packwood, Washington, United States

Warning

General

The 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

General

Ohanapecosh 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

General

We 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.

Ohanapecosh River, Mt Rainier NP
OHANAPECOSH RIVER FROM THE CAMPGROUND BRIDGE
OHANAPECOSH CAMPGROUND VISITOR CENTER
OHANAPECOSH RIVER
OHANAPECOSH CAMPGROUND HIKING

About Ohanapecosh Campground

Ohanapecosh Campground, on the southeast side of Mount Rainier National Park, is surrounded by old growth forest and crossed by an exceptionally beautiful snow-fed river. Close to Ohanapecosh are popular hikes to Silver Falls. The Grove of the Patriarchs trail is closed to public access until the bridge accessing the Grove is replaced. The main attraction at Mount Rainier National Park is the mountain itself, a glacier-clad volcano of immense proportions. At 14,411 ft., it dominates the skyline for hundreds of miles. Visitors travel through majestic old-growth forests, past tumbling waterfalls and historic buildings to reach sub-alpine meadows, where world-famous wildflower displays are seen in July and August. Popular activities in the park include sight-seeing, hiking, climbing and camping. Ohanapecosh campground has an elevation of 1,914 feet. Weather is dry, cool and sunny in the summer with daytime temperatures in the 60 to 80-degree range. Even though the eastern side of the park can be sunnier than other areas, weather can be variable and visitors should come prepared.

Number of accommodations: 106

Sites & Availability

106 Sites Available

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⛺ C025, Loop: LOOP C
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⛺ C031, Loop: LOOP C
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⛺ D004, Loop: LOOP D
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🚐 D005, Loop: LOOP D
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🚐 E005, Loop: LOOP E
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⛺ E007, Loop: LOOP E
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🚐 E008, Loop: LOOP E
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⛺ E016, Loop: LOOP E
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⛺ E017, Loop: LOOP E
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⛺ E018, Loop: LOOP E
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⛺ E019, Loop: LOOP E
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🚐 E021, Loop: LOOP E
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🚐 F016, Loop: LOOP F
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⛺ H001, Loop: LOOP H
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🚐 H005, Loop: LOOP H
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⛺ H007, Loop: LOOP H
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⛺ H010, Loop: LOOP H
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🚐 H011, Loop: LOOP H
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⛺ H012, Loop: LOOP H
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⛺ H013, Loop: LOOP H
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⛺ H014, Loop: LOOP H
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⛺ H015, Loop: LOOP H
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🚐 H016, Loop: LOOP H
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⛺ H017, Loop: LOOP H
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🚐 H018, Loop: LOOP H
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🚐 H019, Loop: LOOP H
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🚐 H020, Loop: LOOP H
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🚐 H021, Loop: LOOP H
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Reviews (594)

Verified Only

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

4.5
594 reviews
5
69.0%
410
4
20.5%
122
3
5.4%
32
2
2.4%
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Paul D

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August 31, 2020 • Stayed at: F004, Loop: LOOP F

5

Quiet and peaceful family oriented with lots of easy bicycling around the loops. Plenty of hiking trails nearby from super easy to difficult. Nice, well kept bathrooms with a dish sink and water fountains in each loop. Wonderful helpful rangers but sadly no more evening presentations due to COVID. We stayed almost a week with different people coming and going in the sites around us and we made some great friends!

Chris G

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August 30, 2020 • Stayed at: E002, Loop: LOOP E

4

Very close to our neighbors with little privacy. That being said it’s a beautiful CG with river access and excellent swimming holes. Great family friendly hikes nearby - wish we could of stayed longer. Clean bathrooms, fresh water and friendly rangers. What more do you need.

Nancy B

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August 28, 2020 • Stayed at: D011, Loop: LOOP D

4

Covid19 put a kink in our plans, but it worked out with some diligent searching, walking, asking, and looking for a replacement site for our cancelled reserved site. I think I would have made different decisions regarding the closure of sites. It might have been wise to cancel the first few weeks of reservations to clear the hazard trees, then enable the entire campground to be open for the rest of the season. Seems more fiscally sound and safer in the long run.

David O

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August 28, 2020 • Stayed at: D020, Loop: LOOP D

5

Friendly rangers, a quiet setting, a beautiful river and hikes made for a trip we will want to try to repeat. Loved it.

Roy W

August 27, 2020

4

Beautiful Campground with lots of kid friendly activities including the river access throughout the campground.

Lori N

August 26, 2020

4

I really enjoyed staying here. With half the campsites closed for problem trees privacy was pretty good. Except we were on a direct path to the the bathroom and river so had people walking by pretty regularly. Next time we’ll try for a site near the river.
As for getting into the park proper, I think this is the way to go. We never saw a line and could have gone all the to Paradise if we chose. Instead we just enjoyed the trails close by.

Anne Marie P

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August 23, 2020 • Stayed at: E019, Loop: LOOP E

5

I have been camping here for 15 years. Gets better each year.

Evan B

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August 21, 2020 • Stayed at: C017, Loop: LOOP C

5

This campsite is at the end of a row and backs directly onto the serene Ohanapecosh River with massive trees providing cover from the sun. It is drive-up, with packed earth, a firepit with grilling grate, a log for sitting, a picnic table, and bearproof storage locker.

Because this particular site has a neighboring campsite on one side only, and that site was unoccupied, it often felt as though we had the campsite to ourselves. At the nearby day use area there is a wading area in the river where the current slows (the water is freezing!), the bathrooms were clean, and there is potable water near the bathrooms. The firewood person comes by between 5-7pm, bundles are small, include kindling, and are $7.

The rangers are informative and friendly and advised us that we could keep our food in our car (whereas in Yosemite, for example, this is unadvisable). The amphitheater is currently closed due to COVID.

Overall, this is a perfect point from which to explore Mt. Rainier National Park, right at the foot of the road to Paradise. We will definitely be back.

Max O

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August 19, 2020 • Stayed at: E017, Loop: LOOP E

5

Great and absolutely beautiful campground! Lots of space between sites and bathrooms were well maintained. The trail loop to the falls which is right by the camp is completely worth it.

Qinglin M

August 18, 2020

4

Camp site and bathroom were well maintained. Nice location and beautiful hike to Silver Fall.

Location Ohanapecosh Campground

Address:
208 Ohanapecosh Road
Packwood, WA, 98361
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 46.7311 / -121.57

Elevation: 586 feet

Map of Ohanapecosh Campground location at Packwood, WA, United States
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Policies & Rules

Category About
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. 
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Reserving multiple individual sites for events or family gatherings exceeding 12 people is not permitted.
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Groups larger than 12 people must stay at Ohanapecosh Group Campground.Group sites are tent-only. RVs are not permitted.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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

General

The 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

General

Ohanapecosh 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

General

We 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.

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