A purple and pink streaked sky over a mountain peak and forested valley.
The Silver Forest Trail at Sunrise features spectacular views of Mount Rainier and the White River valley. JD Hascup Photo

Mount Rainier National Park

National Park · Washington · National Park Service

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.

Plan your visit

Trails & hiking

Biking · Hiking · Snowshoeing

Camping

Camping · Backcountry Camping · Group Camping

Site types & reservations: see the official site.

Know before you go

Phone
3605692211
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

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Things to do

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Activities & features: Auto and ATV · Scenic Driving · Astronomy · Stargazing · Car or Front Country Camping · Climbing · Mountain Climbing · Fishing · Freshwater Fishing · Food · Dining · Picnicking · Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Self-Guided Tours - Auto · Hands-On · Citizen Science · Backcountry Hiking · Front-Country Hiking · Living History · Junior Ranger Program · Skiing · Snow Play · Snowmobiling · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Park Film · Museum Exhibits · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store

Photos

  • A fan-shaped waterfall cascades over lava cliffs with a rainbow in its mist.
    NPS Photo / E. Brouwer
  • A hoary marmot with white frosted fur rests on a rock beside white flowers in a meadow.
    NPS Photo
  • Two children hike on trail through wildflower meadow with Mount Rainier above them.
    NPS Photo / Steve Redman
  • Purple lupine and white bistort bloom in a meadow alongside a sign for the Wonderland Trail.
    NPS Photo/ K. Loving
  • Sunset paints the glaciers of Mount Rainier in pink and gold.
    NPS Photo / Emily Brouwer
  • A wood "National Park Inn" sign in front of a large wood shingle building covered in deep snow.
    NPS Photo
  • A glaciated mountain framed by forested hillsides reflects in a still mountain lake.
    NPS Photo

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12