White River Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $20.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- September 21 to June 20
- Sites
- 88 total · 0 reservable · 88 first come
- Phone
- No direct line see park number
- Nearest dump station
- Bumping Lake Dump Station · 16.3 mi
- Coordinates
- 46.9024, -121.6418
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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.
From the managing agency.
Is White River Campground free?
No. White River Campground charges $20.00.
Can I bring an RV to White River Campground?
White River Campground has 88 sites on record. 0 sites are reservable and 88 are first come.
When is White River Campground open?
The season on record runs September 21 to June 20. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to White River Campground?
There is no address for White River Campground. It is located 6 miles east of State Route 410, off the road leading to Sunrise area of the park. GPS coordinates are 46.902427,-121.638565.
What is the weather like at White River Campground?
This campground is in a mountain river valley, about 4,400 feet above sea level. During the summer, it typically has comfortable day time temperatures, but expect those to fall quickly near sunset. Mountain weather can change rapidly. Most summer days are dry, but rain, thunderstorms and even snow have occurred in July and August. This area is subject to sudden and severe geological hazards such as flooding, landslides and rock fall.
What are the rules at White River Campground?
Quiet hours must be maintained between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. Generators may be used only between 8 a.m.-10 a.m., 12 p.m.-2 p.m., and 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Please show respect for others by keeping noise to a minimum at all times. Pets are not permitted in amphitheaters, buildings, on trails or in vegetated areas. Pets are permitted only in parking lots and roads open to vehicles and within the designated campsite. Pets must be crated, on a leash or otherwise under physical restraint at all times. Do not leave pets unattended for their safety and the safety of visitors and wildlife. For your safety and theirs do not feed the wildlife. Never leave food unattended. Store food, including coolers, in vehicles overnight and whenever your campsite is unattended. Keep your campsite clean of food scraps and garbage. Do not drive nails into trees or dig ditches around tents. Tents may not be placed on vegetation.
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SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
