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Ohanapecosh Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
154[1]
Nightly fee from
$10[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
32 ft[4]

Ohanapecosh Campground is run by the National Park Service inside Mount Rainier National Park in Washington[5]. Recreation.gov lists 154 overnight campsites there, and the campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov[1][3].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes the campground as sitting among old growth forest beside a snow-fed river[6]. Its sites are all drive-in, and Recreation.gov lists 117 standard nonelectric, 36 tent only nonelectric and 1 RV nonelectric site[7][1]. The records show 111 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 148 that accept a tent[8]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 32 feet[4]. NPS says the campground is closed in winter[9]. NPS says it tends to run from late May into early October, and dates can shift with mountain weather and snow[9]. NPS also lists a closure for the summer of 2026 during a rehabilitation project, so check the official pages for current dates[9].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 154
Site types[1] 117 standard nonelectric, 36 tent only nonelectric, 1 rv nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)[10] 179, 129 reservable, 50 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[11] 2
Longest RV or trailer[4] 32 ft (median 27 ft)
Equipment[8] RV or trailer at 111 sites, tent at 148 sites
Pets[12] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[13] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[14] 12:00 PM
Check-out[15] 12:00 PM
People per site[16] 6 at most sites (4 to 6)

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee Per night
Campground Site Fee[17] $20
Discounted Campground Site Fee[2] $10
Group Site Fee[18] $60

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does a campsite at Ohanapecosh cost?
NPS lists the Campground Site Fee at $20 per night, and the Discounted Campground Site Fee at $10 per night[17][2]. The Group Site Fee is listed at $60 per night[18]. Fees can change.
Can you reserve Ohanapecosh Campground?
Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[3]. NPS lists 129 reservable sites and 50 first come, first served sites[10]. NPS also gives the phone number 1-877-444-6777 for reservations[21].
Are dogs allowed at Ohanapecosh Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 130 campsites that have this detail[12]. NPS rules say pets must be crated, leashed or otherwise physically restrained[20].
Are campfires allowed at Ohanapecosh?
Recreation.gov site details list campfires as allowed at all 151 campsites with this detail listed[13]. Fire restrictions can apply at any time[13].
How long can an RV be at Ohanapecosh?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 32 feet[4]. Only 1 site is listed as an RV nonelectric site, though 111 sites accept an RV or trailer[1][8].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 154 overnight campsites at Ohanapecosh Campground: 117 standard nonelectric, 36 tent only nonelectric, 1 rv nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Discounted Campground Site Fee: $10 per night. National Park Service
  3. Ohanapecosh Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Ohanapecosh Campground: 32 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 27 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Ohanapecosh Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Recreation.gov description for Ohanapecosh Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Site access types at Ohanapecosh Campground: Drive-In 154 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Permitted equipment at Ohanapecosh Campground: 111 sites accept an RV or trailer and 148 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Season and hours (NPS): NOTE: The Ohanapecosh Campground will be CLOSED for the summer of 2026 as part of the Ohanapecosh Campground rehabilitation project. Closed during the winter, the campground tends to open from late May to early October. Opening and... National Park Service
  10. NPS lists 179 sites at Ohanapecosh Campground: 129 reservable and 50 first come, first served. National Park Service
  11. 2 of the 154 campsites at Ohanapecosh Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Ohanapecosh Campground: yes at all 130 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Ohanapecosh Campground: yes at all 151 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Check-in time at Ohanapecosh Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Check-out time at Ohanapecosh Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Maximum people per campsite at Ohanapecosh Campground: 6 at most sites (range 4 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Camping fee, Campground Site Fee: $20 per night. National Park Service
  18. Camping fee, Group Site Fee: $60 per night. National Park Service
  19. Amenities at Ohanapecosh Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal; showers: None; drinking water: Yes - seasonal; dump station: No; cell reception: No; camp store: No; firewood for sale: Yes - seasonal; food storage lockers: Yes -... National Park Service
  20. NPS campground rules for Ohanapecosh Campground. National Park Service
  21. Reservation note from NPS: Reservations can be made online or by telephone 1-877-444-6777. Ohanapecosh campsites tend to open in mid to late May as weather allows. From opening until the end of June, all open sites are first-come, first-serve. For summer... National Park Service

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

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