Ohanapecosh Campground

Overview

NOTE: The Ohanapecosh Campground will be CLOSED for the summer of 2026 as part of the Ohanapecosh Campground rehabilitation project. Ohanapecosh Campground is tucked in the forest along the banks of the Ohanapecosh River at an elevation of 1,914 feet.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

179 campsites

Fee

From $20 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

360-569-2211

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Ohanapecosh 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

• Ohanapecosh Area ActivitiesHike · 2-8 Hours · 0.0 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 · 0.0 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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• to Shriner Peak Fire LookoutHike · 5-6 Hours · 4.6 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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• Hot Springs Nature TrailheadTrailhead · 0.1 mi from camp

  Access point for Silver Falls Loop.

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• Three Lakes TrailHike · 5.8 mi long · 1.1 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Laughingwater Creek Trailhead, maintained by Mount Rainier National Park.

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• Laughingwater Creek TrailheadTrailhead · 1.2 mi from camp

  Access point for Three Lakes Trail.

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Mountain biking

• Hike and Bike Westside Road in Mount RainierBike ride · 15.3 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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• Middle Fork TrailBike ride · 6.5 mi long · 22.9 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route from Forest Road 1913 to Forest Road 1902.

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Scenic sights

• Silver FallsWaterfall · 1.2 mi from camp

  Silver Falls is a waterfall on the Ohanapecosh River located within Mount Rainier National Park in Washington. Wikipedia

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• Ohanapecosh Hot SpringsHot spring · 0.2 mi from campShow on map
• Silver Falls OverlookViewpoint · 1.2 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Silver Falls Loop.

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• Fish Ladder FallsWaterfall · 3.3 mi from campShow on map
• Palisades ViewpointViewpoint · 3.7 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Beginner's Guide to SnowshoeingSkiing and snowshoeing · 1-6 Hours · 8.8 mi from camp

  Mount Rainier National Park is a great place for beginner and experienced snowshoers to explore the winter landscape. National Park Service

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• Mount RainierClimbing · 11.3 mi from campShow on map
• Lava PointClimbing · 21.5 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

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