Why just settle for day trips, when the opportunities to spend a weekend in the woods are (almost) endless? The watershed has many campgrounds, both for tents and for RVs, from high up Mount Rainier, to the lower watershed. They all offer quick access to different recreation activities, like hiking trails and fishing areas! Since some of the campgrounds are covered by snow for parts of the year, make sure to check conditions before going out!
If you’re looking for information on backcountry camping opportunities, visit our hiking & backpacking page. Or, if you want to partake in winter camping at Mount Rainier, come to our snowsports page for more information!
Where will you go?
Explore Information
| Area | Name | Dates Open | ADA Sites | Group Sites |
| Mount Rainier | Cougar Rock Campground | Late May-late Sep. | Yes | Yes |
| **Features flush toilets. Dogs not allowed outside vehicles. | ||||
| Gifford Pinchot | Big Creek Campground | May-Sep. | Yes | Yes |
| **ADA campsites are in the RV sections. No water, sewer or electric hookups. | ||||
| Elbe Hills | Elbe Hills ORV Campground | Year round | N/A | No |
| **Reservations are required at this small campground. No amenities provided. | ||||
| Elbe Hills | Sahara Creek Horse Camp | Year round | No | No |
| **Tent, RV and trailer parking available, for those with or without a horse. No reservations accepted, and no additional fees to use. | ||||
| Alder Lake | Alder Lake Campground | Year round | Yes | Yes |
| **Tent and RV sites; sites with sewer, water and electric hookups. | ||||
| Silver Lake | Henley’s Silver Lake Resort | April-October | No | Yes |
| **Provides access to Silver Lake. Has tent sites, RV sites and cabins available. Pets are not allowed in the cabins. | ||||