Recreation area

Ohanapecosh Visitor Center

Mount Rainier National Park · Ashford · Washington — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

NOTE: The Ohanapecosh Visitor Center is CLOSED for the summer of 2026 as part of the Ohanapecosh Campground rehabilitation project. This visitor center is located in the southeast corner of the park on State Route 123, 12 miles north of the town of Packwood. It is next to the Ohanapecosh Campground and near the trailhead for the natural Hot Springs and Silver Falls Trails. There are restrooms, exhibits, and a ranger or volunteer on duty to answer questions when it is open for the summer season.

Getting there

Ohanapecosh Visitor Center is on State Route 123, 12 miles north of the town of Packwood. It has no physical address. GPS users can enter 46.914466,-121.643404 for its location.

Contact
(360) 569-2211

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.