White River Campground
The campground sits at 4,440 ft in elevation, 1200 ft higher than any other campground with amenities in Mount Rainier National Park. For this reason, winter lingers long and comes early. White River often opens at the end of June or early July and stays open in late September. The campground has are 88 campsites that cost $20 a night. There is a 27 ft RV limit and an 18ft trailer limit.
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Site mix
| RV, no hookups | 82 |
| Tent-only | 25 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
107 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| A001 | A | Tent only | |
| A002 | A | RV | Pull-through |
| A003 | A | Tent only | |
| A004 | A | RV | Pull-through |
| A005 | A | RV | Pull-through |
| A006 | A | Tent only | |
| A007 | A | Tent only | |
| A008 | A | RV | |
| A009 | A | Tent only | |
| A010 | A | RV |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.
Amenities & rules
| Fees | To prevent theft we are now a cashless park. Use the Recreation.gov Mobile App to pay the nightly camping fee when you arrive at the campground site. |
White River Campground has flush toilets, fire grates in the campsites and access to potable water. There is no dump station, laundry, Wi-Fi or cellphone service at this time. The maximum size for an RV is 27 feet and 18 ft for a tralier.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 46.9024° N, 121.6418° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Use the Recreation.gov Mobile App to pay the nightly camping fee when you arrive at the campground.
Charges and cancellations
White River is a first-come, first-served campgrounds so there are no cancellations.
Fire nearby
- WildfireWest Fork
5 mi from the campground · 310 acres · 16% contained
- WildfireThree Queens
40 mi from the campground · 9,575 acres · 33% contained
- WildfireKing
43 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 station | Dump Station ↗ | 11.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | RMI Rentals ↗ | 21 mi |
| RV sales & service | Sunset RV ↗ | 25.8 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
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White River Campground, IN - Pick Your Site
Worth a stop
Trails: Glacier Basin, Burroughs Mountain, the Wonderland and the River Trail. The White River Ten miles to Sunrise Five miles from Highway 410 Four miles to the a Ranger Station
- 4.1 miWhite River Wilderness Information Center ↗Visitor center
- 9.1 miParadise Wilderness Information Center ↗Visitor center
- 12.4 miSkookum Flats - North Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 13.5 miUnion Creek Sno-Park/Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Mount Rainier Wilderness.
- inMount Rainier Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 228,480 acres
- 8.3 miWilliam O. Douglas Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 168,955 acres
- 8.9 miNorse Peak Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 52,294 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
This high elevation campground is located near the White River and in a lovely forest. Trails crisscross the campground, including the Wonderland, Burrough Mountain and Glacier Basin Camp Trails.
Recreation
There are plenty of hiking opporunities as well as rich ecological sytems that will interest amateur botanists and mycologists.
Guidebooks for Mount Rainier National Park
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Best Easy Day Hikes Mount Rainier National ParkDi Heidi Schneider and Mary Skjelset, 2024Find at Bookshop.org
Landscape Photographer's Guide to Mount Rainier National ParkAnthony Jones, 2021Find at Bookshop.org
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at White River Campground?
No. White River Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: How first-come camping works
How much does it cost to camp at White River Campground?
To prevent theft we are now a cashless park. Use the Recreation.gov Mobile App to pay the nightly camping fee when you arrive at the campground site.
How many sites does White River Campground have?
109 sites, including 82 RV sites without hookups and 25 tent-only sites.
Source: Site mix
Are there showers or a dump station at White River Campground?
White River Campground has flush toilets, fire grates in the campsites and access to potable water.
Source: Amenities & rules
What if White River Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Silver Springs Campground (8.2 mi), Cougar Rock Campground (11.8 mi), and Cougar Rock Group Campground (11.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is White River Campground in?
White River Campground is a Mount Rainier National Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Mount Rainier National Park