The White River Campground Ranger Station, not regularly open to the public, is a small brown wooden structure.

High above White River Campground, a wide, rocky river snakes down a deep valley with forested mountains on each side. Mount Rainier dominates the frame at the end of the White River Valley.

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White River Campground

Closed

Closed for the season. The campground typically opens late June or early July and closes in late September, depending on snowmelt and weather conditions. All sites are first-come-first-served with no advance reservations. Payment is via the Recreation.gov mobile app using QR code scan-and-pay at the campground kiosk.

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About

White River Campground occupies a dramatic setting in a steep canyon carved by the White River, tucked below the Sunrise area of Mount Rainier National Park. At 4,440 feet, it is the highest campground with amenities in the park, which means winter arrives early and lingers late. The 88 campsites are distributed across four loops (A, B, C, D) with a mix of tent and RV-accessible sites, though the winding canyon road limits RVs to 27 feet and trailers to 18 feet. The campground serves as a basecamp for some of the park's most spectacular hiking. The Wonderland Trail runs directly through camp, connecting to Sunrise, Summerland, and beyond. Glacier Basin, Burroughs Mountain, and the River Trail are all accessible from here. Sunrise Visitor Center sits about 10 miles up the road when open. Amenities include flush toilets, seasonal potable water, fire rings at each site, and food storage lockers. Firewood is sold on-site during the season. There are no hookups, dump station, or showers. Cellular service is unavailable, so campers should download the Recreation.gov app before arrival to pay via QR code scan at the kiosk.

Directions

From Highway 410, turn west onto the Sunrise/White River Road at the White River Entrance. The campground is approximately 5-6 miles from the highway, located in a steep canyon before the road climbs to Sunrise. GPS coordinates: 46.902427, -121.638565.