Ohanapecosh Group Campground
Mount Rainier National Park — riverside, hiking
Location: Packwood, WA, WA
Price: From $60 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: May through October
This facility is the group site at Ohanapecosh Campground. Ohanapecosh, on the southeast side of Mount Rainier National Park, is surrounded by old growth forest and crossed by an exceptionally beautiful snow-fed river. Close to Ohanapecosh are popular hikes to Silver Falls.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Drinking Water
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Located on the southeast side of Mount Rainier National Park surrounded by old growth forest and a snow-fed river, with close access to popular hiking trails including Silver Falls. Google reviews rate it 4.8/5 from 344 reviews, with campers praising the beautiful location and creek access.
Wildlife alert: Wolverine, Mountain Goat, Cascade Red Fox, Barred Owl, and Northern Saw-whet Owl verified within 8km
Insider tips for Ohanapecosh Group Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Group site has only 2 tent sites, so reserve well in advance Bring your own bathroom facilities or plan accordingly; restroom availability varies by review
Skip Ohanapecosh Group Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available. You're visiting November through April—seasonal closure. You want solitude—only 2 sites means you'll share the space with your group.
Best time to visit Ohanapecosh Group Campground: August — Peak season within May-October operating window; verified August 2024 visit reported excellent conditions.
Nearby campgrounds: Ohanapecosh Campground (Packwood, WA), La Wis Wis Campground (Packwood, WA), Soda Springs Campground (WA), Cougar Rock — Mount Rainier NP (Mount Rainier National Park, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ohanapecosh Group Campground
Cell signal at Ohanapecosh Group Campground (Packwood, WA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
This facility is the group site at Ohanapecosh Campground. Ohanapecosh, on the southeast side of Mount Rainier National Park, is surrounded by old growth forest and crossed by an exceptionally beautiful snow-fed river. Close to Ohanapecosh are popular hikes to Silver Falls.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Group site has only 2 tent sites, so reserve well in advance
Bring your own bathroom facilities or plan accordingly; restroom availability varies by review
Peak season within May-October operating window; verified August 2024 visit reported excellent conditions
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Located on State Route 123, four miles north of State Route 12.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Mount Rainier National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Mount Rainier National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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