White River Campground
Closed — Closed for the winter season. Typically opens late June or early July and operates through late September. First-come, first-served only, no reservations.
Timed Entry Reservations required on weekends/holidays for the Sunrise Corridor ONLY in 2025.
A timed entry reservation is required only for the Sunrise Corridor in the northeast corner of the park from 7 am to 5 pm on weekends & holidays from Sept 1 through end of the season (early- to mid-October).
SR 123 is closed to all through traffic from Stevens Canyon Rd to Cayuse Pass in September 2025
Due to construction, SR 123 will be closed Sept 2 - 30 to all vehicles, pedestrians, & bicyclists from Stevens Canyon Road to Cayuse Pass / SR 410. Stevens Canyon Entrance remains open. Expect detours of 3-4 hours.
Trail Closures: Shriner Peak Trail and Naches Peak Trail
Access is prohibited to Naches Peak Trail as well as trailheads on SR 123 between Cayuse Pass and Stevens Canyon Road to protect public health and safety due to the vicinity of the Wildcat Fire burning outside of the park to the east.
Westside Road temporarily closed due to debris flow activity.
Westside Road is temporarily closed until further notice due to recent thunderstorm events that caused loose sediment and large rocks from Dry Creek to be deposited on the road.
SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge is closed: no access to Carbon River or Mowich Lake.
There is NO public access to Carbon River & Mowich Lake from SR 165. The bridge is closed to pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles and there is no alternate route.
Expect delays & limited parking due to construction between Nisqually and Stevens Canyon Entrances.
Pavement preservation work will impact all roads, pullouts, and parking areas from Nisqually Entrance to Stevens Canyon Entrance, including Longmire and Paradise. Expect limited parking availability and up to 30-min delays from 7 am - 7 pm, Mon - Fri.
Fire ban in effect June 10 until further notice.
All campfires and the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and barbeque grills is prohibited. This ban is in place to reduce the risk of human-caused wildland fire.
Expect long lines at entrances on weekends.
Lengthy delays are likely at the southwest park entrance on SR706 on weekends. Check Google Maps for backup (represented by the orange/red line) at link below. Please do not block driveways or roads while in line outside the park.
Ohanapecosh Campground area closed for construction in 2025.
The entire Ohanapecosh Campground area is CLOSED for the duration of the construction project, including all campsites, visitor center, restrooms, picnic area, & Ohanapecosh river access.
Sunrise Service Road Closure
Effective July 14, 2025 until further notice, the eastern portion of the Sunrise Service Road (Sunrise area), access points at Wonderland Trail, Sunrise Parking Lot and Sunrise Picnic Area. Sunrise Road and Sunrise parking area both remain open.
About
White River Campground is Mount Rainier National Park's highest campground with amenities, sitting at 4,440 feet elevation in a steep-walled canyon beside the White River. The campground's 88 sites are tucked into a forest setting where the Wonderland Trail passes through on its route between Sunrise and Summerland. Due to its elevation, winter lingers long and arrives early at White River, making it one of the last campgrounds to open in the park each summer. The campground serves as an excellent base for hikers and climbers exploring the park's northeastern sector. Trails from the campground access Glacier Basin, Burroughs Mountain, and connect to the 93-mile Wonderland Trail that circumnavigates Mount Rainier. The steep canyon setting means curves on the access road can be tight, limiting RV lengths to 27 feet and trailers to 18 feet. White River operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Sites cost $20 per night (or $10 for holders of America the Beautiful Senior or Access passes) and can accommodate up to 2 tents and 6 people. Payment is made via the Recreation.gov mobile app upon arrival. The campground typically opens in late June or early July and closes in late September, with exact dates varying based on snow conditions and weather.
Directions
Located 6 miles east of State Route 410 on the road leading to Sunrise. From SR 410 at the White River Entrance Station, follow White River Road southwest for approximately 6 miles. The campground is in a steep canyon with tight curves. GPS coordinates: 46.902427, -121.638565.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 27ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 18ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| mora_campgrounds@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (360) 569-2211 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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