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Camping, RVs and lodging in Mount Rainier

Where to stay in Mount Rainier National Park: every campground the park service lists, what it costs, how to book and which take RVs, plus the lodges inside the park.

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The park service lists 3 campgrounds with 446 sites in all.

Campground Sites Booking From RVs Amenities
Ohanapecosh Campground 179 Both $20 Yes, up to 32 ft water
Cougar Rock Campground 179 Both $20 Yes, up to 35 ft water
White River Campground 88 First come $20 Yes, up to 27 ft water

RVs and trailers

3 of 3 campgrounds take RVs. The longest RV listed is 35 feet (Cougar Rock Campground). 0 campgrounds have electric hookups. None lists a dump station. RV lengths are the park service’s maximums; many sites in a campground are shorter, so book a site that fits.

Booking a site

2 of the campgrounds take reservations, usually on Recreation.gov. 3 keep some first-come, first-served sites: arrive early, especially on summer weekends.

What the park says about reservations at Ohanapecosh Campground: “Reservations can be made online or by telephone 1-877-444-6777. Ohanapecosh campsites tend to open in mid to late May as weather allows. From opening until the end of June, all open sites are first-come, first-serve. For summer dates June 23, 2016, through early September reservations can be made up”

Campfires

  • Ohanapecosh Campground: Wood fires are allowed in designated fire pits within the campground. Firewood is available for sale nightly during the summer. No collecting of dead or downed wood within the park.
  • Cougar Rock Campground: Campfires are only allowed in the designated fire pit at each campsite. No gathering of wood allowed though firewood can be purchased at stand in campground or at the Longmire General Store.
  • White River Campground: Wood fires are allowed in designated fire rings in the campground. No collection of dead or downed wood in the park, but firewood is available for sale during the summer.

Fire rules change with conditions. Bring no firewood from home; buy it near the park.

Lodges and cabins in the park

Places the park service lists as lodging:

  • National Park Inn in Longmire: The National Park Inn in Longmire provides year-round food and lodging for visitors exploring Mount Rainier National Park. The inn also has a general store and gift shop.
  • Paradise Historic Tour: Paradise Camp Lodge: Remnants of the historic Paradise Camp Lodge building lie buried beneath this site.
  • Paradise Historic Tour: Paradise Inn: The Paradise Inn was built in 1917 and is a National Historic Landmark.
  • Paradise Inn: If you enjoy historic architecture, a good meal or place to relax than the Paradise Inn is the place for you! Built in 1917, the Paradise Inn is open generally from May through September and features a large dining room and gift shop.
  • Sunrise Day Lodge: The historic Sunrise Day Lodge serves visitors from early July to late September. Stop in for a meal or ice cream after a hike. Pick up supplies and gifts in the building’s gift shop.

In-park lodges are run by park concessioners and often book up months ahead.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many campgrounds are in Mount Rainier?
3, with 446 sites in all.
Can you bring an RV to Mount Rainier?
Yes. 3 campgrounds take RVs, up to 35 feet.
Are there hotels or lodges in Mount Rainier?
Yes: National Park Inn in Longmire, Paradise Historic Tour: Paradise Camp Lodge, Paradise Historic Tour: Paradise Inn, Paradise Inn, Sunrise Day Lodge.