La Wis Wis Campground

Overview

Situated at the confluence of three waterways near Mount Rainier, La Wis Wis is nestled under a canopy of towering Douglas firs and red cedars. The handful of sites that dot the riverbank enjoy the most sunshine. With an abundance of activities nearby, La Wis Wis is a popular destination for long-stay camping.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Fee

From $8 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

541-338-7869

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around La Wis Wis Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Trailhead: Bluff LakeTrailhead · 1.6 mi from camp

  Provides access to: Trail #65 Bluff Lake within Goat Rocks Wilderness . Recreation.gov

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• Ohanapecosh Area ActivitiesHike · 2-8 Hours · 4.4 mi from camp

  Enjoy all that the Ohanapecosh area has to offer with these four activities. National Park Service

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• Silver Falls LoopHike · 2.8 mi long · 2 Hours · 4.4 mi from camp

  Enjoy a moderate, family-friendly loop hike through the forest to a beautiful waterfall along the Ohanapecosh River. National Park Service

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• Trailhead: Packwood LakeTrailhead · 4.9 mi from campShow on map
• Lily Basin Trail #86Hike · 11.1 mi long · 7.7 mi from camp

  This trail provides access to the Goat Rocks Wilderness. OpenStreetMap

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• to Shriner Peak Fire LookoutHike · 5-6 Hours · 9.0 mi from camp

  Embark on a strenuous hike up to a historic fire lookout with adjacent backcountry camping sites and enjoy views of Mount Rainier and the surrounding valley. National Park Service

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Mountain biking

• Hike and Bike Westside Road in Mount RainierBike ride · 15.8 mi from camp

  Hike or bike Westside Road through a dynamic landscape that is evidence of outburst floods that closed this portion of road to public vehicle traffic. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Grant Purcell FallsWaterfall · 0.2 mi from campShow on map
• Palisades ViewpointViewpoint · 1.9 mi from campShow on map
• Butter PeakPeak · 5,096 ft · 3.8 mi from campShow on map
• Coal Creek MountainPeak · 6,375 ft · 3.9 mi from campShow on map
• Laval Creek FallsWaterfall · 3.8 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Enjoy a Winter Wonderland at ParadiseSkiing and snowshoeing · 2-6 Hours · 10.5 mi from camp

  Winter brings into focus a frosty view of the mountain. National Park Service

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• Mount RainierClimbing · 13.9 mi from campShow on map
• Lava PointClimbing · 22.1 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: Recreation.gov and National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.