This campground is just a short drive from Paradise and is adjacent to the
Nisqually River. There is also a Ranger Station at this campground.
There are 179 individual campsites @20 each. Open late May to early September.
There is also a Ranger Station at this location.
This route was once an old mining road which was rehabilitated for trail use.
It follows the Inter Fork White River for 3.5 miles. At first the ascent is gradual, but becomes steeper on
the final section before entering Glacier Basin. A climber's track continues past Glacier Basin camp, passing
through an area of fragile wetland plants to the base of the Inter Glacier. Please stay on the trail to
protect the vegetation.
Crystal Mountain Resort offers a variety of activities, including guided hikes,
horseback riding, and a scenic gondola ride, with outfitters providing gear and experiences to enhance your
mountain adventure
The Wonderland Trail is about 93 miles (150 km) long and encircles Mount
Rainier. It is a strenuous hike with about 27,000 feet (8,230 m) of elevation gain and 27,000 feet (8,230 m)
of elevation loss, through lowland forests and valleys and into high alpine and subalpine areas.
Open early July to early October. Only 13 tent pads. Requires a Wilderness
Pass. Ranger Station also located here.
The trail ascends gradually through mature forest for several miles before
entering the upper valley of Fryingpan Creek where hikers can find good views of Mount Rainier. Shortly after
crossing the creek at a small cascade, the trail climbs steeply for another 0.5 mile before reaching the open
subalpine meadows of Summerland. This is one of Mount Rainier's most crowded trails, hosting several hundred
hikers per day on a nice summer weekend.
Westside Road is one mile from the Nisqually Entrance, in the southwest corner
of the park. Westside Road was originally envisioned as part of an “around-the-mountain” network of roads
encircling Mount Rainier but was never completed. Frequent flooding and debris flows by Tahoma Creek closed
all but the first three miles of the road to vehicles. There is a small parking area at Dry Creek at the end
of this three-mile section.
Famous for its views and wildflower meadows, Paradise is an are that includes
the Jackson Memorial Visitor Center, Paradise WIlderness Info Center, and the Paradise Inn.
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in
the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous
U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest
cloaks Mount Rainier’s lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park’s ecosystems. A lifetime of discovery
awaits.
At an elevation of 6,400 feet, Sunrise is the highest point that can be reached
by vehicle at Mount Rainier National Park. In summer, mountain meadows abound with wildflowers. On clear
summer days, Sunrise provides breathtaking views of Mount Rainier and Emmons Glacier. Sunrise Point offers
nearly 360-degree views of the surrounding valleys, Mount Rainier, and other volcanoes in the Cascade Range
such as Mount Adams. These views and an excellent trail system make Sunrise the second most visited location
in the park.
The Wonderland Trail is about 93 miles (150 km) long and encircles Mount
Rainier. It is a strenuous hike with about 27,000 feet (8,230 m) of elevation gain and 27,000 feet (8,230 m)
of elevation loss, through lowland forests and valleys and into high alpine and subalpine areas.