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

    Mount Rainier

    National Park Washington

Things To Know Before You Come

Behind a meadow at Paradise, the snow capped Mount Rainier is just visible.
The snow-covered top of Mount Rainier is visible behind a colorful wildflower meadow at Paradise.
NPS Photo
 

Mount Rainier National Park offers excellent opportunities for adventure, exploration, learning, and just plain having fun! The secret to a great visit? Staying safe! Ensure a great visit by using the links below (or in the left-hand side navigation bar) to learn about Mount Rainier.

Weather Commercial Visitor Services
Your Safety
 Stock Use Guidelines
Road Status
 Special Use Permits
Lodging Accessibility
Camping Keep Wildlife Wild
Where To Eat
 Connect to MountRainierNPS
Pets Park Notices



When planning a visit to Mount Rainier, remember to :

Pay Attention to the Weather
Be aware that mountain weather is very changeable. When planning your visit, check the weather forecast. Carry extra clothing, rain gear, and a tent for protection against storms anytime you visit.

Prepare and Take Care
Bring the Ten Essentials with you and know how to use them. Tell someone your travel plans so they can notify the park if you fail to return. Do not travel alone. If visibility is poor, do not travel at all. Taking these few precautions could save your day...and your life!

  • Weather Weather

    Be prepared for Mount Rainier's changeable weather. Check the forecast... Read More

  • MountRainierNPS on Twitter MountRainierNPS on Twitter

    Follow Mount Rainier's twitter feed for park road status and Longmire gate opening/closing updates and other announcements. Read More

  • Road Status Road Status

    Find out current road conditions. Read More

  • Keep Wildlife Wild Keep Wildlife Wild

    Feeding wildlife can be harmful for both animals and visitors. Read More

Did You Know?

Artist rendering of the new Paradise Visitor Center.

The park recently completed building a new visitor center at Paradise & rehabilitating the historic Paradise Inn. The new visitor center is more sustainable and less expensive to operate than the existing visitor center. The Paradise Inn, after 90 years of use, was in need of rehabilitation.