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White River Campground in Washington
Very Hard to BookNational Park

White River Campground

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington

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As of October 2026, White River Campground is a campground in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington with 109 campsites. White River Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • White River Campground is located at 46.9024ยฐ N, 121.6418ยฐ W.

White River Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Campsites at White River Campground

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water
  • dump station

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: hiking.

About White River Campground

Overview

White River Campground is available on a first come first serve basis only.

The campground sits at 4,440 ft in elevation, 1200 ft higher than any other campground with amenities in Mount Rainier National Park. For this reason, winter lingers long and comes early. White River often opens at the end of June or early July and stays open in late September. The campground has are 88 campsites that cost $20 a night.

There is a 27 ft RV limit and an 18ft trailer limit.

Use the Recreation.gov Mobile App to pay the nightly camping fee when you arrive at the campground. Prior to arriving at the campground download the Recreation.gov App to your mobile device and create a Recreation.gov account.

Recreation

There are plenty of hiking opporunities as well as rich ecological sytems that will interest amateur botanists and mycologists.

Facilities

White River Campground has flush toilets, fire grates in the campsites and access to potable water. There is no dump station, laundry, Wi-Fi or cellphone service at this time. The maximum size for an RV is 27 feet and 18 ft for a tralier.

Natural Features

This high elevation campground is located near the White River and in a lovely forest. Trails crisscross the campground, including the Wonderland, Burrough Mountain and Glacier Basin Camp Trails.

Nearby Attractions

Trails: Glacier Basin, Burroughs Mountain, the Wonderland and the River Trail.

The White River

Ten miles to Sunrise

Five miles from Highway 410

Four miles to the a Ranger Station

Charges & Cancellations

Currently White River is a first-come, first-served campgrounds so there are no cancellations.

Rules and notices at White River Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check White River Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

White River Campground now offers an electronic payment option to pay your camping fees. Download the Recreation.gov app prior to arriving at the campground and create a Recreation.gov account. You will be able to use the app on your mobile device to scan the QR Code posted at the campground bulletin board and pay the nightly fee.

RV Limit 27 ft.

Trailer Limit 18ft.

There are no electrical, water, or grey water hookups in any of the park's campgrounds.

High elevation campground with variable weather.

There is no cellular service or Wi-Fi in the campground. Download the Recreation.gov app to your mobile device prior to arriving at the campground.

White River Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at White River Campground?

White River Campground is rated "Very Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at White River Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at White River Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does White River Campground have?

White River Campground has 109 campsites.

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