Mount Rainier 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.

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WEATHER INFO

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.

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Mount Rainier

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.

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INFORMATION

SR 123 is open with intermittent single-lane access.

Major construction on SR 123 has been completed. The road is now open to through traffic with one lane available, while asphalt paving and striping work continue. Expect up to 30-minute delays.

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Paradise Water Supply Limited - Please help conserve water!

After an outage of the Paradise water supply, some water service has been restored. There are limited flush restrooms available at Paradise. Porta-potties are available at Paradise & Narada Falls.

PARK CLOSURE

Naches Peak Trail Closed

Access is prohibited to Naches Peak Trail to protect public health and safety due to the vicinity of the Wildcat Fire burning outside of the park to the east. Shriner Peak Trail & trailheads on SR 123 between Cayuse Pass and Stevens Canyon Road have reopened as of 9/19/25.

PARK CLOSURE

SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge is closed: no access to Carbon River or Mowich Lake.

There is NO public access to Carbon River & Mowich Lake from SR 165. The bridge is closed to pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles and there is no alternate route.

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Sunrise Service Road Closure

Effective July 14, 2025 until further notice, the eastern portion of the Sunrise Service Road (Sunrise area), access points at Wonderland Trail, Sunrise Parking Lot and Sunrise Picnic Area. Sunrise Road and Sunrise parking area both remain open.

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Ohanapecosh Campground area closed for construction in 2025.

The entire Ohanapecosh Campground area is CLOSED for the duration of the construction project, including all campsites, visitor center, restrooms, picnic area, & Ohanapecosh river access.

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Expect long lines at entrances on weekends.

Lengthy delays are likely at the southwest park entrance on SR706 on weekends. Check Google Maps for backup (represented by the orange/red line) at link below. Please do not block driveways or roads while in line outside the park.

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