Park Closure:Paradise Road Status: Gate closed at Longmire, projected to open tomorrow
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Park Closure:SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge is closed: no access to Carbon River or Mowich Lake.
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Information:Ohanapecosh Campground area closed for construction into spring of 2026.
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Mount Rainier National Park

Mount Rainier

Challenging Washington

Mount Rainier National Park Will Not Require Timed Entry Reservations in 2026

Mount Rainier National Park will not implement a timed entry reservation for any portion of the park...

Feb 25, 2026

Recovery of climbers at Mount Rainier National Park

Search and rescue operations at Mount Rainier National Park concluded with the recovery of two climb...

Jan 22, 2026

Paradise water system and restrooms shut down until further notice

All water sources at Paradise are shut down at Paradise and Narada Falls including restrooms, water ...

Sep 14, 2025

Overview

Mount Rainier National Park is located in Washington and welcomes millions of visitors each year.

A small brown building with a window for taking questions.

Cougar Rock Campground

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$20 Reserve
A brown bulletin board with information about the campground and a machine for paying the fee.

Ohanapecosh Campground

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$20 Reserve
A brown wall with a sign for the ranger station with a large park service arrow head.

White River Campground

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$20Walk-in only
A view from a trail of a glaciated mountain peak rising above a forested valley.
Hiking

Mount Rainier: Off the Beaten Path

Mount Rainier National Park is substantial in size, but congestion still occurs during peak season a...

4-8 HoursSpring, Summer
A string of climbers, darkly silhouetted against a white, glacier-covered slope, follow a boot track
Mountain Climbing

Climbing Mount Rainier

Mount Rainier, the most heavily glaciated peak in the contiguous United States, offers an exciting c...

3-4 DaysSpring, Summer
Two bicyclists descend a steeply curving road bordered by snow banks.
Biking

Bicycling at Mount Rainier National Park

Bicycling at Mount Rainier National Park is both scenic and challenging. Bicycles are allowed on par...

4-8 HoursSummer
A female figure viewed from behind stands at an easel painting a picture of the tall mountains in fr
Arts and Culture

Try en plein air painting at Mount Rainier National Park

With just a little planning you can create art anywhere. Take time to really experience your favorit...

A starry night sky above a ridge of rocky mountain peaks.
Stargazing

Full Moon Hikes at Mount Rainier

Trail options and safety tips when hiking under a full moon at Longmire, Paradise, and Box Canyon at...

30-180 MinutesWinter, Spring
A starry sky stretches above a large volcanic peak.
Stargazing

Stargazing in Paradise & Stevens Canyon

Learn how to safely star gaze in the Paradise and Stevens Canyon Road areas of Mount Rainier Nationa...

1-6 HoursSpring, Summer
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A stone plaque with a mountain in the background

10th Mountain Division Memorial

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A bronze plaque honors the U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division which trained at Paradise during World War II.

A glaciated mountain with lenticular clouds streaming from the peak.

Backbone Ridge

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Pause at Backbone Ridge along Stevens Canyon Road for views of Mount Rainier and the Tatoosh Wilderness along the southe...

A wayside exhibit panel attached to a stone post along a fence next to a pullout.

Backbone Ridge Exhibit Panel

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Backbone Ridge Wayside is located along Stevens Canyon Road with views of Mount Rainier.

A trail cuts through a subalpine meadow with red and yellow fall foliage.

Bench and Snow Lake Trailhead

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The Bench and Snow Lake Trail is a great hike for beginners, families with children, or those just looking for beautiful...

A very narrow canyon, rock walls covered in moss and plants, with a rushing white river.

Box Canyon

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Box Canyon is an impressive slot canyon along Stevens Canyon Road carved by the Muddy Fork of the Cowlitz River. A popul...

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