Mount Rainier National Park WA
Lat, Long: 46.86075416, -121.7043885
Designation: National Park
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.
Weather:
Weather patterns at Mount Rainier are strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean and elevation. The climate is generally cool and rainy, with summer highs in the 60s and 70s. While July and August are the sunniest months of the year, rain is very likely in spring, fall, and winter. Visitors should be aware that mountain weather is very changeable. In the higher elevations, like Paradise, winter can last from November to May with many feet of snow on the ground.
Directions:
Mount Rainier National Park is located in west-central Washington state. Several major cities in Washington- Seattle, Tacoma, and Yakima- and Portland, Oregon, are within 200 miles of the park. For GPS to Nisqually Entrance use: 39000 State Route 706 E, Ashford, WA 98304.
For more details ›Address/Contact:
55210 238th Avenue East
Ashford, US, 98304
Phone: 3605692211
Email: morainfo@nps.gov
Entrance Fees:
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$30.00
Grants unlimited entry for one vehicle and passengers for seven consecutive days. Vehicle must be private, noncommercial, and with a seating capacity of 15 or less.
Entrance - Per Person
$15.00
Walk-up or single bicycle fee. Grants unlimited entry for seven consecutive days.
Entrance - Motorcycle
$25.00
Grants unlimited entry for one motorcycle and passenger for seven consecutive days.
Commercial Entrance - Sedan
$30.00
These fees are charged only to commercial organizations, such as tour companies. This fee is determined by the seating capacity of the vehicle. For sedan with 1 to 6 seats, the fee is $30 + $15 per client.
Commercial Entrance - Van
$75.00
These fees are charged only to commercial organizations, such as tour companies. This fee is determined by the seating capacity of the vehicle.
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus
$100.00
These fees are charged only to commercial organizations, such as tour companies. This fee is determined by the seating capacity of the vehicle.
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
$200.00
These fees are charged only to commercial organizations, such as tour companies. This fee is determined by the seating capacity of the vehicle. NOTE: There are no current road restrictions for unmodified motor coaches of the standard length in the park. However, be aware that roads in the park are steep, narrow, and winding. In particular, it is recommended that RVs and vehicles with trailers longer than 25 feet LOA not travel up the Sunrise Road beyond the White River Campground intersection.
Timed Entry Reservation - Location
$2.00
A timed entry reservation is required from May 24-Sept 2, 2024, to enter the Paradise Corridor between 7:00 am-3:00 pm. The Paradise Corridor can be entered from both the Nisqually Entrance in the southwest corner of the park and the Stevens Canyon Entrance in the southeast via SR123.
Timed Entry Reservation - Location
$2.00
A timed entry reservation is required from July 4-Sept 2, 2024, to enter the Sunrise Corridor between 7:00 am-3:00 pm. The Sunrise Corridor can be entered from the White River Entrance in the northeast corner of the park via SR410.
