OHANAPECOSH CAMPGROUND

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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 and the Grove of the Patriarchs. 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. A Park Pass is required for camping and day use at Ohanapecosh. Please display pass or receipt while in the campground. A Park Pass includes one of the following: a single visit receipt, the Mt. Rainier Annual, Interagency Annual, Volunteer, Senior or Access passes. Please note that there are no showers available within the park. Vehicles may only be parked in designated parking spaces/sites. No more than two vehicles per site. An RV is considered one vehicle. Trailers are not considered a vehicle. Additional vehicles must be parked in designated overflow parking areas in each campground. See parking pad dimensions for each site. 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. No more than two tents allowed at any site. The maximum number of people per site is six, unless immediate family. Commercial use is not allowed at this facility. No generator use is allowed in the E Loop. Gathering firewood is not allowed. Please store food properly to protect wildlife. This area is subject to sudden and severe geological hazards such as flooding, landslides and rock fall. 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.