Silver Springs Campground

About

Silver Springs Campground occupies a beautiful stretch of old-growth forest along the White River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The river originates from ice caves at the base of Emmons Glacier on Mt. Rainier, and many sites sit directly on its banks. The campground serves as an ideal basecamp for exploring Mt. Rainier National Park, with the North Arch entrance just down the road. The campground offers 46 single sites and 5 double sites, all with picnic tables and fire rings with grills. Facilities include both flush and vault toilets plus potable water. A group picnic shelter is also available by reservation. Sites accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs up to 42 feet on select sites, though there are no hookups. Recreation opportunities abound in the area. The White River supports salmon and trout populations. The accessible 0.5-mile John Muir Nature Trail starts at nearby Dalles Campground, where an old-growth Douglas fir measuring 9.5 feet in diameter has stood for over 700 years. Crystal Mountain Trail climbs 1,600 feet through forests to expansive views of Mt. Rainier, with wildflowers in early June and huckleberries in August.

Directions

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