Within Mount Rainier National Park, South Puyallup Backcountry Campsites provides dispersed camping managed by the National Park Service. These backcountry sites require advance reservations and backcountry permits through the park's wilderness camping system. Campers must pack in all gear and pack out all waste, as no facilities are provided at these remote locations.
The sites sit along backcountry trails accessible only on foot, making them suitable for experienced backpackers prepared for wilderness conditions. Weather can change rapidly at elevation, and snow may persist into summer months. Campers seeking developed amenities can explore campgrounds around Mount Rainier National Park or consider Aurora Lake — Mount Rainier National Park for another backcountry option.
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Location
Public CampgroundSouth Puyallup Backcountry Campsites — Mount Rainier National Park is located in Washington
Coordinates
46.81175521 N
121.870283 W
Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 52 min from Olympia, WA
- 2 hrs 5 min from Bremerton, WA
- 2 hrs 9 min from Seattle, WA
- 3 hrs 1 min from Yakima, WA




