Basic Information

Please note that the address listed below is the physical address for the park administration building and should not be used for GPS systems. Instead use the address 39000 State Route 706 E, Ashford, WA 98304. This will take you on SR 706 east past the Administration Building to the Nisqually Entrance. It is recommended that visitors refer to road maps in addition to using GPS units when driving to the park.

 
A woman walks along a trail surrounded by tall trees.
A visitor strolls along the trail near Box Canyon.

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Mount Rainier National Park offers excellent opportunities for adventure, exploration, learning, and just plain having fun! Start planning your visit by using the links below to learn about Mount Rainier. Also, remember the key to a great visit is staying safe.

Avoid Summer Congestion

Plan ahead to avoid summer traffic! On busy summer weekends expect long waits at entrances and full parking lots.

Operating Hours & Seasons

Many of the facilities in the park are only open in the summer, while others stay open year-round.

Road Status

Open/closed status and current conditions of park roads. Most roads close during the winter months.

Fees & Passes

Information about entrance fees to the park and options for annual passes.

Current Conditions

Information and updates about park notices, temporary closures, and other advisories.

Permits & Reservations

Information about Special Use Permits and other reservations available in the park.

Weather

Weather conditions can change rapidly around the mountain. Check the weather forecast to ensure your visit is safe and enjoyable.

Connect to MountRainierNPS

Join the conversation! Mount Rainier is on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Flickr, and Tumblr.

Mount Rainier Pledge

You can help safeguard this place and its resources and intrinsic values by taking the Mount Rainier Pledge.

Pets

Pets are NOT allowed on trails, but can be in limited areas of the park while on leashes. Learn about the regulations regarding pets.

Water Conservation

Mount Rainier National Park’s limited water supply primarily depends on streams and lakes fed by snowmelt and perennial snowfields. Please do your part to help conserve water when visiting!

Stock Use

Saddle and pack animals are welcome on the Pacific Crest Trail and Laughingwater Creek Trail only. Learn about the regulations regarding stock animals.

Meadow Preservation

Enjoy wildflowers? Help protect delicate subalpine meadows by staying on trails.

Keep Wildlife Wild

Please do not feed wildlife. Learn why it is better for you and for Mount Rainier's wildlife to Keep Wildlife Wild.

FAQs

Frequently-Asked-Questions about the park.

Brochures

Download a variety of brochures about the park, including the Wilderness Trip Planner and the current park newspaper.

Bookstore

Operated by Discover Your Northwest (formerly Northwest Interpretive Association), the bookstore offers publications, maps, posters, videos, children's literature, and other informational materials on Mount Rainier National Park and other parks and forests throughout the Pacific Northwest.

 

Last updated: October 2, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

55210 238th Avenue East
Ashford, WA 98304

Phone:

360 569-2211

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