Mount Rainier National Park

From small amphibians and hoary marmots to the black bears and elk, many animals call the wild places of Mount Rainier home.
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.
Map showing location of park.
Mount Rainier National Park parkwide fire ban goes into effect June 10, 2025
Mount Rainier National Park will implement a parkwide fire ban beginning Tuesday, June 10. All campfires and the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and barbeque grills will be prohibited. This ban is in place to reduce the risk of human-caused wildland fire.
Mount Rainier National Park seeks public input on proposed Paradise wastewater collection system and treatment plant rehabilitation project
The National Park Service (NPS) is starting a 30-day civic engagement period to share information and gather public input on a proposed project to rehabilitate a wastewater collection system and treatment plant located in the Paradise area of Mount Rainier National Park.
A group of rangers and mountain rescue volunteers carry a person on a litter through a snowy forest.
Mount Rainier National Park urges visitors to be prepared for winter weather
Park rangers at Mount Rainier National Park are encouraging visitors to review current weather forecasts and guidance for having a safe and enjoyable visit to the park. Several incidents in March demonstrate the potential hazards of high-elevation activities and the complexity of search and rescue operations in the park. Rescue is not guaranteed.
Mount Rainier National Park seeks input on State Route 410 White River Flooding and Erosion Risk Reduction Project
The National Park Service (NPS) and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) are seeking public input on a proposed project that would reduce the risk of flooding and erosion to a segment of State Route 410 (SR 410) adjacent to the White River in Mount Rainier National Park. 
Mount Rainier National Park implements new wilderness permit fee structure
Mount Rainier National Park has changed its wilderness permit fee structure from a flat $20 per trip to $10 per person per night. A $6 fee for trips reserved through Recreation.gov remains unchanged.
A purple and pink streaked sky over a mountain peak and forested valley.
Photo by JD Hascup Photo
Climber on glacier steps downward with icy crags in background.
Photo by NPS Photo
Towering cedars and douglas-firs reach skyward while a beam of sun breaks through the canopy.
Photo by NPS Photo / Emily Brouwer
A hoary marmot with white frosted fur rests on a rock beside white flowers in a meadow.
Photo by NPS Photo
Two children hike on trail through wildflower meadow with Mount Rainier above them.
Photo by NPS Photo / Steve Redman
Sunset paints the glaciers of Mount Rainier in pink and gold.
Photo by NPS Photo / Emily Brouwer
The historic National Park Inn covered in a foot of snow.
Photo by NPS Photo
Purple lupine and white bistort bloom in a meadow alongside a sign for the Wonderland Trail.
Photo by NPS Photo/ K. Loving
A glaciated mountain framed by forested hillsides reflects in a still mountain lake.
Photo by NPS Photo