Mount Rainier National Park
236,382
Acres
2.3 million/year
Annual Visitors
$30
Entry Fee
July through September
Best Time to Visit
National Park Service
National Park
Mount Rainier was established on March 2, 1899, as the fifth national park. The park is anchored by a 14,411-foot stratovolcano, the most glaciated peak in the contiguous United States, carrying 26 named glaciers.
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When to Visit Mount Rainier
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Month-by-Month Conditions
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Month
High
Low
Crowds
Roads
Jan
34°
24°
Low
Partial
Feb
34°
23°
Low
Partial
Mar
36°
24°
Low
Partial
Apr
40°
26°
Low
Partial
May
48°
33°
Light
Partial
Jun
54°
37°
Peak
Open
Jul Best
62°
44°
Peak
Open
Aug Best
64°
45°
Peak
Open
Sep Best
57°
41°
Peak
Open
Oct
46°
33°
Moderate
Partial
Nov
37°
26°
Low
Partial
Dec
33°
22°
Low
Partial
Best months to visit
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Campgrounds in Mount Rainier
Cougar Rock Campground
$20/nightCougar Rock Campground is located on the south side of the park, on the road between Longmire and Paradise. It is in a steep valley...
Reserve a SiteOhanapecosh Campground
$20/nightNOTE: The Ohanapecosh Campground will be CLOSED for the summer of 2026 as part of the Ohanapecosh Campground rehabilitation project. Ohanapecosh Campground is tucked in...
Reserve a SiteWhite River Campground
$20/nightLocated on the eastern side of the park below Sunrise, White River campground takes its name from the river flowing beside it. Tucked into a...
Trip Essentials
Gear and guides we recommend for Mount Rainier. Affiliate links help support our work.
Trail Map
Mount Rainier National Geographic Trails Illustrated
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Guidebook
Mount Rainier field guide with trail details and planning info
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Hotels Near Mount Rainier
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America the Beautiful Pass
$80/year. Covers entrance fees at all 2,000+ federal recreation sites.
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Trekking Poles
Save your knees on steep descents and river crossings.
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Rain Jacket
Mountain weather turns fast. Pack a shell even on clear mornings.
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Fleece Jacket
Mid-layer warmth for alpine mornings and evening campfires.
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Getting to Mount Rainier
Gateway Towns
- Ashford, WA
- Packwood, WA
- Enumclaw, WA
Nearest Airports
- SEA Seattle-Tacoma International 90 mi
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VC Visitor Center
CG Campground
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