Ohanapecosh Campground Closure in Summer 2025
The Ohanapecosh Campground rehabilitation project will provide significant upgrades to the popular campground located in the southeast corner of the park. This effort will rehabilitate the campground’s 185 campsites and nine bathrooms, replace the aging wastewater collection system, upgrade electrical and water systems, and support improvements to campground accessibility.

The project will be completed during the 2025 visitor season. The Ohanapecosh Campground and all associated structures including the visitor center, bathrooms, picnic area and amphitheater will remain closed to visitors for the duration of construction. However, the improved campground will reopen to visitors in time for the 2026 camping season.

More information is available on the Park Construction FAQs page.

https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-announces-2025-construction-projects.htm 

Ohanapecosh, or áwxanapayk-ash in Taytnapam Upper Cowlitz language, translates as “standing at the edge-place”, and refers to the cliff edges of the bedrock gorge through which the
Ohanapecosh river flows.

Ohanapecosh Campground, on the southeast side of Mount Rainier National Park, is surrounded by an old-growth forest and crossed by an exceptionally beautiful snow-fed river. Close to Ohanapecosh are popular hikes to Silver Falls and the Grove of the Patriarchs.

The main attraction at Mount Rainier National Park is the mountain itself, a glacier-clad volcano of immense proportions. At 14,411 ft., it dominates the skyline for hundreds of miles. Visitors travel through majestic old-growth forests, past tumbling waterfalls and historic buildings to reach sub-alpine meadows, where world-famous wildflower displays are seen in July and August. Popular activities in the park include sightseeing, hiking, climbing, and camping.

Ohanapecosh campground has an elevation of 1,914 feet. Weather is dry, cool, and sunny in the summer with daytime temperatures in the 60 to 80-degree range. Even though the eastern side of the park can be sunnier than other areas, the weather can be variable and visitors should come prepared.

AMENITIES

Amphitheater, Campfire, Center Campground, Host Campsite, Tables, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Fire Pit, Fire Rings, Gift Shop, Golden Age & Access Passports accepted, Grills, Group Camping, Pets OK, Picnic Tables, Ranger Station, Restrooms (Flush Toilets), Visitor Center

ACTIVITIES

Biking, Climbing, Cultural Sites, Hiking, Historic Sites, Mountain Biking, Nature Trails, Photography, Picnicking, Visitor Center, Walking Trails, Wildlife Viewing