Closed for the entire 2026 season during campground rehabilitation; NPS expects the improved Mount Rainier campground to reopen for summer 2027.
Ohanapecosh Campground and the surrounding developed area are closed to all visitor access for the entire 2026 season while the National Park Service rehabilitates 185 campsites and nine restroom buildings. Work is scheduled through November 2026, and NPS expects camping to reopen for summer 2027. Reservations for the 2027 season are expected to return to Recreation.gov in December 2026. Check the current NPS construction page before planning a stay.
Vehicle access is currently unavailable. See the official access guidance above.
Ohanapecosh lies in an old-growth river valley on Mount Rainier's southeast side. The entire developed area is closed during 2026 construction, including the campground, visitor center, picnic area, river access, and campground trailheads. NPS lists alternate 2026 access points for the Silver Falls Trail from State Route 123 and Stevens Canyon Road.
Practical guidance assembled from current operator maps, park pages, and clearly identified community observations.
Do not enter, park along SR 123 to walk in, or plan an overnight stay during the 2026 closure. NPS expects the campground to reopen for summer 2027 and expects 2027 reservations to open in December 2026; verify both before traveling.
| 📍 Nearest Town | Packwood, WA |
| ⛽ Gas Station | 8 mi |
| 🛒 Grocery Store | 60 mi |
| 🏪 Costco | 60 mi |
| ☕ Starbucks | 60 mi |
| 🏕️ Nearest State Park | 30 mi |
Stock up in Packwood, WA before heading out — services get limited near the campground.
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Closed for 2026; 2027 reservations expected to open in December 2026. Confirm current rules, site dimensions, and conditions with the operator. Booking and availability are handled externally.