• Mount Rainier peeks through clouds, viewed across subalpine wildflowers and glacial moraine.

    Mount Rainier

    National Park Washington

Plan Your Visit

Five scenes of Mount Rainier National Park: old growth forest, a building in the historic district, a meadow in summer, the mountain at sunrise, and a temperate rainforest.
Five scenes of Mount Rainier National Park (left to right): old growth forest, a building in the historic district, a meadow in summer, the mountain at sunrise, and a temperate rainforest.
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Mount Rainier has five developed areas: Longmire, Paradise, Ohanapecosh, Sunrise, and Carbon/Mowich. Although the level of development in these areas ranges from basic -little more than a campground and picnic area- to extensive -hotel, restaurant, visitor center, campgrounds and picnic areas- each can serve as a base for exploring the rest of the park. Learn more about each of these areas:
Longmire
Paradise
Ohanapecosh
Sunrise
Carbon and Mowich



Be Prepared for the Weather
July and August are generally sunny and mild, with the chance of showers. The rest of the year is usually quite rainy, with heavy snowfall from November through April. Raingear is recommended year round. Trails are steep and well maintained in summer and snow covered and difficult to follow in winter. Check the weather for current conditions.



Have a Safe Trip
Mount Rainier, an active volcano, is a dynamic landscape. Review this safety information before you visit the park and practice the safety tips while you are at Mount Rainier.

  • Visit Mount Rainier: Longmire Visit Mount Rainier: Longmire

    Longmire is located in the southwest corner of the park and is renowned for its historic "NPS Rustic" architecture... Read More

  • Visit Mount Rainier: Paradise Visit Mount Rainier: Paradise

    Paradise is famous for its glorious views and wildflower meadows. Read More

  • Visit Mount Rainier: Ohanapecosh Visit Mount Rainier: Ohanapecosh

    Located in the southeast corner of the park and named for an Indian... Read More

  • Visit Mount Rainier: Carbon & Mowich Visit Mount Rainier: Carbon & Mowich

    Carbon and Mowich are located in the park’s northwest corner Read More

Did You Know?

human-food-habituated red fox

Feeding wildlife invites aggressive animal behavior, road accidents, and harm to people.  Feeding birds artificially concentrates nest predators, harming young songbirds.  Feeding animals in the park is prohibited, and is liable to a $100 fine. Follow link to learn how to Keep Wildlife Wild: More...