Mount Rainier National Park

WA
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 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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PARK CLOSURE

Starting Monday, April 13, no water available at Paradise & Narada Falls.

Due to essential repairs of the water main, the water system at Paradise & Narada Falls will be out of service from 7 am Mon 4/13 through 7 am Thurs 4/16. Drinking water will be restored starting Sat 4/18. Porta-potties will be available. Please bring drinking water with you. Water and flush restrooms available in Longmire.

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Ohanapecosh Campground area closed for construction in 2026.

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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PARK CLOSURE

Regular nightly closures of the Longmire gate have ended for the season.

The gate at Longmire to Paradise may still close for the night to support public safety depending on conditions. All vehicles, including 4WD and AWD, must carry tire chains and be ready to use them until May 1.

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Limited access to some trails due to washouts from winter storms.

The following trails have been impacted by winter storms: Carter Falls Trail footbridge over the Nisqually River has been dislodged and there is no safe water crossing; Kautz Creek Trail is impassable one mile from the trailhead due to a washout. There may be other trails with unreported storm impacts around the park.

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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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Winter Season Closures

The following regular winter season road closures are in place: Westside Road, Paradise Valley Road, Stevens Canyon Road, White River Road, Sunrise Road, State Routes 410/Chinook Pass (between Crystal Mountain Blvd. & Morse Creek) and 123/Cayuse Pass (at the park boundary).

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