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05/24/2025

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Are you planning to visit Mount Rainier this Memorial Day weekend? Many roads are opening today, Friday, May 23, including State Route (SR) 410/123 on the east side of the park and Stevens Canyon Road. However, with a holiday weekend comes crowds and congestion throughout the park. To avoid congestion, plan to arrive early or late in the day at trailheads and busy areas such as Paradise. Have a backup plan in case parking is full at your destination.

Heads up that construction is also affecting access to some areas in the park:
- Along SR123 expect unpaved sections of gravel road as pictured here, with a reduced speed limit of 25 mph. Please drive carefully and follow all signage. During the week when crews are working, there will be one lane closures with delays of up to 30 minutes.
- The Ohanapecosh Campground Area, including day parking, picnic areas, visitor center, restrooms, parking lots, trails, & amphitheater, also remains closed for construction. The Silver Falls Trail is open starting from the Grove of the Patriarchs parking lot as an out-and-back hike only. The Silver Falls trailhead in the Ohanapecosh Campground is closed.
- Learn more about Park Construction impacts at https://go.nps.gov/MountRainierConstruction
- The Jackson Visitor Center and Paradise Inn are open at Paradise. Sunrise remains closed until early July. Check hours of operation at https://go.nps.gov/MORAhours
- Timed entry reservations are NOT required for access to the Paradise Corridor. Timed entry reservations will be required for Sunrise/White River only starting July 11, 2025. More information: https://go.nps.gov/MORATimedEntry

NPS/K. Dillon Photo of unpaved section of SR123 under construction, May 2025.

02/22/2025

March 1-2

Our amazing volunteer crew constructs a massive snow castle. The castle is open to the public from 10 am until 5 pm Saturday and 10 am until 3 pm Sunday.

02/22/2025

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If you love winter adventures, family-friendly fun, and a little bit of magic, then mark your calendar for the 2025 White Pass Winter Carnival! This annual celebration of all things snow takes place at White Pass Ski Area each year, transforming the mountain into a winter wonderland packed with acti...

02/27/2024

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Looking for a family-friendly time in the snow? Look no further than the White Pass Ski Area this weekend. Starting Saturday, the White Pass Ski Area will officially kick off its “Dragons …

02/22/2024

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Time to secure your spot for unforgettable Rainier adventures! 🌲🏔️ Reservations are open through the end of June – don't miss out on the beauty that awaits. Plan your escape now and let the mountain magic begin! ✨

12/10/2023

During this festive season of joy and giving, the National Park Service presents the entrance fee-free dates for 2024! On these days, and throughout the year, all are invited to experience the magic and wonder of national parks.

The entrance fee-free days for 2024 are:

⭐️ January 15 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
⭐️ April 20 – First Day of National Park Week
⭐️ June 19 – Juneteenth
⭐️ August 4 – Great American Outdoors Day
⭐️ September 28 – National Public Lands Day
⭐️ November 11 – Veterans Day

Learn more at: https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-park-service-announces-entrance-fee-free-days-for-2024.htm

05/27/2023

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05/27/2023

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Planning a visit to Mount Rainier this spring? Many park roads and facilities are opening for the season, while some are still closed. Subalpine areas are still covered in snow and winter weather is still possible! Plan ahead to make the most of your visit:

OPEN Roads:
- Nisqually to Longmire, 24 hours
- Longmire to Paradise, 24 hours
- SR123/Cayuse Pass
- SR410/Chinook Pass
- Stevens Canyon Road is open:
-- From the east side from Stevens Canyon Entrance to the Grove of the Patriarchs parking area. NOTE: The Grove of the Patriarchs vault toilets are open but the Grove of the Patriarchs Trail remains closed. The Eastside and Silver Falls Trails are open.
-- From the west side from Paradise Road wye to Bench & Snow Lake Trailhead, with access to Reflection Lakes.
-- Starting 8:30 pm Friday May 26, the middle portion of Stevens Canyon Road from Stevens Creek to Grove of the Patriarchs is OPEN with weekend & holiday access ONLY due to construction for the 2023 season. Check the Stevens Canyon Road Rehabilitation Project page for details: https://go.nps.gov/StevensCanyonRehab
- Ricksecker Point Road
- West Side Road to Dry Creek
- White River Road to the White River Campground (campground is closed)

OPEN Facilities:
- Longmire Museum, 9 am-4:30 pm, daily
- Jackson Visitor Center at Paradise, 10 am-4:30 pm, daily
- Longmire Wilderness Information Center, 9 am-4 pm, daily
- Paradise Wilderness Information Center, 7:30 am-5 pm, daily
- White River Wilderness Information Center, 7:30 am-5 pm, daily
- Carbon River Ranger Station, 8:30 am-5 pm, Thurs-Sat, 7:30 am-5 pm pm, Sun-Wed
- National Park Inn, front desk 7 am-10 pm, daily
- Longmire General Store, 9 am-6 pm, daily
- Paradise Camp Deli and gift shop (inside Jackson Visitor Center), 11 am-4:15 pm, daily starting May 6
- Paradise Inn, front desk open 24 hours
- Cougar Rock Campground
- Ohanapecosh Campground

CLOSED Roads, check the Road Status page for estimated opening dates: https://go.nps.gov/MORAroads
- Sunrise Road
- Paradise Valley Road
- Mowich Lake Road

CLOSED Facilities, check the Operating Hours & Seasons page for estimated opening dates: https://go.nps.gov/MORAhours
- Sunrise Day Lodge
- White River Campground
- Sunrise Visitor Center
- Ohanapecosh Visitor Center

- Webcams are a great way to get an idea of current conditions: https://go.nps.gov/MORAwebcams
- Please note that Mount Rainier National Park will be moving to cashless payments at entrances and campgrounds by May 26, 2023.
- Updates on spring opening are also posted at https://go.nps.gov/MORASpringOpening.

NPS Photo of the Mount Rainier along the road to Paradise, 5/25/23. ~kl

03/27/2023

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Washington's Mount Rainier is the best mountain climbing spot in the United States, according to a study by family vacation experts Family Destinations Guide.