Mount Rainier National Park

National park · WA, USA

Mount Rainier National Park in WA, USA. Operated by National Park Service.

Usual hours

From 56 published days, 2026-10-18 to 2026-12-12; community-mapped.

This park's official page lists: Wheelchair-accessible facilities.

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

Disability access: This park's official page states it has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Specific routes, transfer access and equipment vary — confirm with the park for your needs.
Limits: Your pet must be on a leash (not more than 6 feet long) and under your control at all times and may not be staked
Limits: Your pet must be on a leash (not more than 6 feet long) and under your control at all times and may not be staked
Limits: No. Launching, landing, or operating an unmanned aircraft (drone) from or on lands and waters administered by the National Park services within the boundaries of Mount Rainier National Park is prohibited (36 CFR 1.5 (a)(1) Superintendent's Compendium)
Getting there: 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.
Weather & when to go: 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.