U.S. Forest Service · Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest · Washington

Silver Springs Campground

Silver Springs Campground is situated on the banks of the scenic White River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, just outside Mt. Rainier National Park's North Arch entrance. Silver Springs offers visitors stunning scenery and access to a multitude of recreational activities.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov51 sites46 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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3fires
active
West Fork · 9 mi away · 310 acres
2 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups49
group picnic area1
Host/management1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 46 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

50 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
001StandardBack-in36Paved6 / 1YesStandard
002StandardBack-in40Paved6 / 1YesStandard
003StandardBack-in38Paved6 / 1YesStandard
004StandardBack-in40Paved6 / 1YesStandard
005StandardBack-in32Paved6 / 1YesStandard
006StandardBack-in34Paved6 / 1YesStandard
007StandardBack-in34Paved6 / 1YesStandard
008StandardBack-in40Paved6 / 1YesStandard
009StandardBack-in34Paved12 / 2YesStandard
011StandardBack-in34Paved6 / 1YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length46 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySite GROUP DAY USE is listed accessible

Silver Springs Campground offers both standard and accessible sites and accommodates tents or RVs. A group picnic shelter is also available. Picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as are flush and vault toilets and drinking water. No electrical hookups are available.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
Season5/27 to 09/11
ForestMt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
RulesAll developed site regulations apply. Dogs must be on leash, campfires in developed rings only, quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. Fireworks are prohibited. Concessionaire sites require a fee paid upon arrival to the campground host. Stay limit is 14 days.

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Silver Springs Campground20°30°40°50°60°January: 17.22 inches of precipitationFebruary: 12.93 inches of precipitationMarch: 13.21 inches of precipitationApril: 8.35 inches of precipitationMay: 5.08 inches of precipitationJune: 3.84 inches of precipitationJuly: 1.41 inches of precipitationAugust: 1.64 inches of precipitationSeptember: 4.43 inches of precipitationOctober: 11.25 inches of precipitationNovember: 18.16 inches of precipitationDecember: 18.92 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 29.2°F averageFebruary: 28.3°F averageMarch: 29.7°F averageApril: 33.2°F averageMay: 40.6°F averageJune: 45.2°F averageJuly: 53.1°F averageAugust: 54.4°F averageSeptember: 49.3°F averageOctober: 39.6°F averageNovember: 31.5°F averageDecember: 27.3°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Rainier Paradise RS, 17 miles from the campground at 5,427 feet, station USC00456898 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 116 inches a year. The shaded span is the published season, May 27 to September 11.

Getting there

From Enumclaw, Washington, drive approximately 33 miles southeast on State Highway 410 toward Mount Rainier National Park.

Coordinates46.9936° N, 121.5315° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    West Fork

    9 mi from the campground · 310 acres · 16% contained

  • Wildfire
    Three Queens

    32 mi from the campground · 9,575 acres · 33% contained

  • Wildfire
    King

    35 mi from the campground · 3,427 acres · 36% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗14.4 mi
Outdoor gearArmor Coatings ↗25.8 mi
RV sales & serviceSunset RV ↗26.5 mi

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Explore

Video

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Worth a stop

Mount Rainier National Park offers fantastic glimpses of glaciers, subalpine ecology and volcanic landscapes. Hiking trails and scenic drives crisscross the park. Visit or stay in one of the historic lookouts in the area. Lookouts are tangible symbols of Forest Service heritage, perched on high peaks with unobstructed views where they have been used throughout the years to detect fires in remote forest lands.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Silver Springs
    1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.2 mi
    Skookum Flats ↗
    8.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
  • 0.8 mi
    White River ↗
    4.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.9 mi
    Goat Falls
    0.5 mi trail · hiking
  • 1 mi
    Crystal Ridge
    3.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.1 mi
    Deep Creek
    4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Mount Rainier Wilderness begins about 1.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Natural features

The campground's widely-spaced sites are scattered in a beautiful section of old-growth forest, where many sit on the banks of the White River, which is sourced by flowing water from ice caves at the base of Emmons Glacier on Mt. Rainier. The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest showcases rugged peaks, sparkling alpine lakes and old-growth forests. Several designated wilderness areas surround the forest. Mt. Rainier, the highest peak in Washington and the Cascades Range, dominates the landscape on clear days. The volcano rises to an elevation of 14,411 feet and is perpetually snow-capped, boasting a total of 36-square miles of snowfields and glaciers. Wildlife in the area ranges from mountain goats in the higher elevations to porcupines and pine martens in the forests. Migratory birds and native fish find ample habitat in the varied ecosystems.

Recreation

The White River sustains populations of salmon and trout, making it a great spot for fishing. A natural spring flows through the campground as well. Hiking and climbing top the list of recreational activities in the surrounding area. The 0.5-mile, accessible John Muir Nature Trail begins at nearby Dalles Campground. Visitors enjoy gazing up the "Big Tree," at an old-growth Douglas fir tree inside Dalles. This giant measures 9.5 feet in diameter and is over 700 years old. The tree stands at the beginning of the Dalles River View Trail, originating at the west end of the campground loop. Local Crystal Mountain Trail begins about five miles southwest of the campground. It climbs 1,600 feet in elevation through clear-cut areas and second-growth forest before breaking out to expansive views of the White River Valley and Mt. Rainier. The trail continues to climb along the ridge, showcasing wildflowers in early June and huckleberries in early August.

Guidebooks for Washington

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Silver Springs Campground?

Sites at Silver Springs Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Silver Springs Campground?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Silver Springs Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season 5/27 to 09/11.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Silver Springs Campground have?

51 sites, including 49 standard sites without power and 1 group picnic area.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Silver Springs Campground?

The longest site here provides 46 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Silver Springs Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Silver Springs Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Silver Springs Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. All developed site regulations apply.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Silver Springs Campground?

Site GROUP DAY USE is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Silver Springs Campground?

The White River sustains populations of salmon and trout, making it a great spot for fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Silver Springs Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are The Dalles Campground (6.3 mi), White River Campground (8.2 mi, first-come), and Lodgepole Campground (Washington) (8.8 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby