White River Campground

Overview

Located on the eastern side of the park below Sunrise, White River campground takes its name from the river flowing beside it. Tucked into a steep canyon, curves can be tight. When open for the summer, it is always first-come, first-serve.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

88 campsites

Fee

From $20 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Phone

360-569-2211

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around White River 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

• Emmons Moraine TrailHike · 1-2 Hours · 0.2 mi from camp

  Enjoy a short hike from the White River Campground through the forest to a view of the Emmons Glacier and a beautiful turquoise lake colored by glacial silt. National Park Service

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• A Day In SunriseHike · 2-8 Hours · 0.8 mi from camp

  If you are looking for great views of Mount Rainier, stunning wildflower meadows, interesting history, or a chance to see wildlife, look no further than Sunrise! National Park Service

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• Burroughs Mountain LoopHike · 7.3 mi long · 3-6 Hours · 0.7 mi from camp

  Hike the Burroughs Mountain Trail for outstanding mountain views and to visit the most accessible tundra in the Cascade Range. National Park Service

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• Wonderland TrailHike · 86.1 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.0 mi from camp

  The Wonderland Trail is an approximately 93-mile hiking trail that circumnavigates Mount Rainier in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, United States. Wikipedia

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• Glacier Basin TrailHike · 5.7 mi long · 0.1 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by Mount Rainier National Park.

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• Mount Fremont Lookout TrailHike · 2.8 mi long · 0.9 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Sourdough Ridge Trailhead, maintained by Mount Rainier National Park.

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Mountain biking

• Hike and Bike Westside Road in Mount RainierBike ride · 14.3 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 · 16.9 mi from camp

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

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• Legos TrailBike ride · 8.4 mi long · 18.8 mi from campShow on map
• Pyramid Peak TrailBike ride · 7.5 mi long · 22.4 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Goat Island MountainPeak · 7,288 ft · 1.3 mi from camp

  Goat Island Mountain is a 7,288-foot ridge-like mountain located in Mount Rainier National Park, in Pierce County of Washington state. Wikipedia

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• Antler PeakPeak · 7,017 ft · 1.3 mi from camp

  Antler Peak is a 7,017-foot summit located in Mount Rainier National Park in Pierce County of Washington state. Wikipedia

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• Emmons VistaViewpoint · 0.7 mi from camp

  A viewpoint near Burroughs Mountain Loop.

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• Glacier OverlookViewpoint · 0.9 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Burroughs Mountain Loop.

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• Affi FallsWaterfall · 3.4 mi from camp

  A waterfall near Northern Loop Trail.

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Climbing and snow sports

• Beginner's Guide to SnowshoeingSkiing and snowshoeing · 1-6 Hours · 9.2 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 · 6.6 mi from campShow on map
• Lava PointClimbing · 29.3 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)
• 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.