Cougar Rock Campground
Location: SW corner of the park, 2.3 miles north of Longmire. (.jpg map) (.pdf map)
Elevation: 3,180 feet
Campsites: 173 individual ( 4 Accessible) & 5 group sites (12 minimum to 25-40 maximum campers per group site)
Season: Friday of Memorial Day weekend - Columbus Day
Availability: Regular sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis from Friday of Memorial Day weekend until late June and from Labor Day until Columbus Day. Register at campground. Site-Specific reservations are available and recommended from late June through Labor Day. Group Camping sites are available through reservation from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend until Columbus Day. Reservation information.
Facilities: Water, flush toilets, trailer dump station, fire grates, tables, refuse and recycling cans, amphitheater, hiking trails. No RV hookups. No showers.  Maximum RV length is 35 feet and maximum trailer length is 27 feet.
Fees: Late June - Labor Day (reservations only): $15; Remainder of the season: $12.  Group sites $40 to $64.  There is a cancellation fee of $13.65 which also applies to changes in the reservation dates.

Ipsut Creek Campground
The Carbon River Road is open to high clearance vehicles only. For current road status call 360-569-2211.
Location: NW corner of the park (.jpg map) (.pdf map)
Elevation: 2300 feet
Campsites: 30 individual campsites & 2 group sites.
Season: Open year-round depending on snow and road conditions.
Availability: No reservations.  Sites available on a first come, first served basis.
Facilities: Tables, fire grates, and vault toilets. No RV hookups. Road is rough and trailers may have difficulty. Road to campground is subject to flooding and may close at any time. Check current road conditions before visiting the park. Bring water -- no potable water available.
Fees:  $8 per site. Group sites $20 & $25.

Mowich Lake Campground
Location: NW corner of the park at the end of SR 165 (this 17 mile road is unpaved after the first few miles beyond its junction with the road leading to Carbon River and the Ipsut Creek campground)
Elevation: 4929 feet
Campsites: Undesignated, walk-in only sites (approximately 50 yard - 1/4 mile walk)
Season: July - mid-October
Availability:  No reservations. Camping is available on a first come, first served basis when the road is open.
Facilities: Chemical vault toilets, tables, refuse bin, hiking trails. No RV hookups. No potable water. NO FIRES.
Fees:  None

Ohanapecosh Campground
Location: SE corner of the park, 11 miles north of Packwood off SR 123 (.jpg map) (.pdf map)
Elevation: 1914 feet
Campsites: 188 individual sites (2 Accessible) & 1 group site (12 to 25 campers).
Season: Friday of Memorial Day weekend - Columbus Day
Availability: Regular sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis from Friday of Memorial Day weekend until late June and from Labor Day until Columbus Day. Register at campground. Site-Specific reservations are available and recommended from late June through Labor Day. Group Camping sites are available through reservation from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend until Columbus Day. Reservation information.  
Facilities: Water, flush toilets, trailer dump station, fire grates, tables, refuse and recycling cans, visitor center, amphitheater, hiking trails and fishing.  No RV hookups. No showers.  Maximum RV length is 32 feet and maximum trailer length is 27 feet.
Fees: Late June - Labor Day (reservations only): $15; Remainder of the season: $12.  Group site: $40.  There is a cancellation fee of $13.65 which also applies to reservation changes.

Sunshine Point Campground
Location: SW corner of the park, 0.25 miles inside the Nisqually Entrance. (.jpg map) (.pdf map)
Elevation: 2000 feet
Campsites: 18 individual sites (2 Accessible), no group sites.
ADA Handicapped Accessible Sites: Sites 1 and 3.
Season: Open year-round.
Availability: No reservations. Register at the campground.
Facilities: Water, chemical vault toilets, fire grates, tables, refuse and recycling cans. No RV hookups.
Fees: $10 per site.

White River Campground
Location: NE corner of the park, five miles west of White River Entrance off SR 410. (.jpg map) (.pdf map)
Elevation: 4400 feet
Campsites: 112 individual sites
Season: Late June to mid-September
Availability: No reservations. Register at campground
Facilities: Water, flush toilets, fire grates, tables, refuse and recycling cans, hiking trails. No RV hookups.
Fees: $10 per site.
 

Large group camping (12 people or more) is permitted only in specific group sites. Auto campground group sites are designed for tent camping only, RV’s are not allowed and must obtain individual campsites. Because campground parking space is limited, it may be necessary to make arrangements with the campground ranger for additional parking space. Parking is limited at Paradise.

Cougar Rock Campground Group sites:
• Site 1 – $48.00, Maximum capacity of 30 persons
• Site 2 - $64,Maximum capacity of 40 persons
• Sites 3, 4 and 5 - $40.00, Maximum capacity of 25 persons per site
• Maximum of 5 parking spaces available at each group site. Additional vehicles will park in the picnic area.
• Reserving Campsites for more information.

Ohanapecosh Campground Group Site
• Site 1 - $40.00, Maximum capacity of 25 persons
• Maximum of 5 parking spaces available at each group site. Additional vehicles will park in the ranger station parking area.
• RV’s are not allowed and must obtain individual campsites.
• Reserving Campsites for more information.

Ipsut Creek Campground
• First-come first serve, non-reservable.
• 2 group sites are available.
• Parking space is limited to 6-8 cars per group site.
• Please note that this campground is subject to closure if the road washes out.
 

Service Station
Gasoline and automobile repairs are available outside the park in local communities.

Laundry and Showers
Laundry facilities are located outside the park at Ashford and Packwood. Showers are located in the Jackson Memorial Visitor Center at Paradise and in Eatonville.

Supplies
Limited camper supplies are available at the National Park Inn at Longmire, Sunrise Lodge, and in the communities of Ashford, Packwood, Eatonville and Enumclaw. Ice may be obtained at Longmire and in Ashford and Packwood.

Interpretive Programs
Illustrated talks, campfire programs, and conducted walks are presented by park interpreters from mid-June to early September. See park bulletin boards at visitor centers, ranger stations, and campgrounds for details. Visitor Centers at Longmire, Paradise, Ohanapecosh and Sunrise are open all summer. Self-guiding nature trails and wayside exhibits are located throughout the park. Tahoma News, the park newspaper, is published summer and winter and offers detailed information on activities and programs.

Church Services
Services are available in the park and in the surrounding communities. Schedule information is available at park visitor centers.

Safety
Carbon monoxide poisoning is a hazard in recreational vehicles. Keep at least two windows or vents open to assure cross ventilation. Charcoal should not be used for heating or cooking in trailers, tents, or campers. Check your exhaust system regularly for leaks and do not run the engine when the vehicle is not moving. Keep gas appliances properly cleaned.

Security
To help prevent thefts, lock your possessions in the vehicle trunk and keep wallets, purses and cameras with you. When leaving your campsite for any period of time, be sure to lock your vehicle and lock all valuables in the vehicle trunk or recreation vehicle.

Each year thousands of visitors come to the park to camp in the auto campgrounds. With so many people seeking to enjoy the park it is necessary for your enjoyment and protection of the resource to have these regulations. Your cooperation to help preserve the natural features and facilities is needed. If you have questions about the park or these regulations contact a ranger in the area.

Camping
Camping must be done within the design capacity of each site with a maximum of 6 persons per site unless the camping party is immediate family. Parking is limited to the designated parking areas, and parking is not allowed on vegetation. Camping is limited to no more than 14 days during July and August. A maximum of two tents are permitted at each site.

Length of Stay
A 14-day camping limitation applies to all camping.

Fires
Keep fires small and within the closed grating provided. Do not burn trash or leave trash in the grate. Do not leave fires unattended. To preserve the integrity of the forest, collection of wood is not permitted.  Leaving this material in place to decompose creates nourishment for the trees and preserves the quality of the forest. Firewood may be purchased from private wood concessionaires at the Longmire General Store, Cougar Rock, Ohanapecosh, and White River Campgrounds, or you may bring your own firewood. See campground bulletin board for more information.

Pets
Dogs, cats and other pets must be caged, on a leash (no longer than 6 feet) or otherwise under physical restraint at all times. Pets may not be left unattended or tied to trees. Pets are not permitted in amphitheaters, buildings or vegetated areas or on trails. They are permitted only in parking lots and roads open to vehicles.

Vehicles
All vehicles (cars, trucks, RV's, tent-trailers and utility trailers) must be parked on the gravel or paved area of your site and not beyond the barriers. If you are leaving your vehicle for more than 24 hours and you are staying within the park, report your intentions to the campground ranger so it will not be considered abandoned property. No utilities or connections of any kind are available. 

Bicycles, Motorbikes, Roller Skates, Skateboards
Bicycles and Motorbikes may be operated in the campground on roadways only, in the same direction of travel as other vehicles. Motorcycles must be licensed for street use and drivers must have an operators license. Travel on trails with bicycles or motorbikes is not permitted. The use of wheeled vehicles (such as skateboards, roller skates, roller blades, scooters, etc.) is not permitted in the park.

Natural Features
To preserve the natural features of the park, driving nails into trees and creating ditches around tents are not permitted. Do not feed any wildlife (including birds) in the park. Human food can cause digestive problems and may result in their death and/or an injury to you. Picking or cutting flowers, gathering or digging plants and trees are not permitted.

Sanitation
To insure adequate sanitation, use the restrooms. RV sink drains must empty into containers which may be emptied into service sinks or toilets only. Do not use water fountains or spigots for cleaning purposes. Wash dishes in a container at your campsite. Dump used water in camp sink located at the restrooms. RV dump stations are located at the Cougar Rock and Ohanapecosh Campgrounds and are available for your use at no cost.

Quiet Hours
Quiet hours must be maintained between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Gasoline generators may be used only between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Unreasonable noise is not permitted at any time. Show respect for others during quiet hours.

Thefts
Prevent thefts and protect your valuables. Do not leave valuables in your vehicle. Report suspicious persons or vehicles to a ranger.

Longmire Village and the Cougar Rock, Ohanapecosh, White River, Ipsut Creek, and Sunshine Point frontcountry campgrounds are all vulnerable to geologic hazards. Although eruptive events are usually preceded by an increase in earthquake activity, other geologic hazards (e.g., debris flows and glacial outburst floods, with the added hazard of rockfall at White River campground) can occur without warning.

Park employees and visitors may have insufficient warning to safely leave the area should an event occur. Although Longmire and the frontcountry campgrounds will be open for use according to the posted spring opening schedule, individuals must decide if they will assume the personal risk of spending time in these potentially dangerous locations. If you choose to stay, be sure to review posted geologic hazard, evacuation and escape information.

For more on geologic hazards in Mount Rainier National Park, see the Geologic Hazards page.

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