Forest Lake Backcountry Campsites are located in Mount Rainier National Park, surrounded by dense forest and rugged terrain. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during spring and fall to highs in the 70s during summer. Nearby attractions include the scenic trails of Mount Rainier and the stunning views from Sunrise Visitor Center.

Forest Lake Backcountry Campsites — Mount Rainier National Park

Home to what is, by far, the tallest peak in Washington, Mt. Rainier National Park is a majestic sight to behold. Southeast of Seattle, WA, this is a respite for the city or a destination in and of itself.

Camping in Rainier National Park is straightforward, with one major campground in each section of the park. Ohanapecosh Campgrounds has the greatest number of individual campsites. Mowich Lake Campground in the northwest is the only tent-exclusive primitive camping option. The others offer RV camping, with Cougar Rock Campground having the largest length maximum at 35 feet (27 feet for trailers). The best camping near Mount Rainier National Park during the busy season is in any of the surrounding US Forest Service Land. With options in three directions, you won’t be short on places to camp. Tahoma State Forest near Ashford, WA, is a good option as well.

Mount Rainier National Park

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Mount Rainier National Park, WA is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Mount Rainier National Park campgrounds just for you. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Mount Rainier National Park and user-submitted reviews.

The Best Camping Near Mount Rainier National Park, Washington

Who doesn't love to stare at mountains all day long?! Especially Mount Rainier! Washington is truly an amazing place to live. The PNW has so many great places to camp, hike, or do other outdoor adventures. Forest Lake is one of my favorite places to visit. My family and I have been coming here since I was really little. One thing that I love about this place is that there are so many places to hike. There is an actual trail called Forest Lake, and it is about 5 miles roundtrip, and can be done by the whole family. There are some other hikes that I would definitely recommend. One hike that I really like to do is Fremont Lookout. It takes you to a gorgeous overlook, where there is a fire lookout. The scenery is amazing and you get a perfect shot of Mount Rainier. It honestly doesn't get any better than this. It was adorable because there were so many little chipmunks running around- one became my friend and wanted to sit with me the whole time. Probably because I had food. Campgrounds and hikes become very busy in the summer months- mainly because the snow has melted by then so it makes camping more comfortable, and the hiking is definitely easier. This place is great, I would highly recommend it!

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