Cataract Valley Camp
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Know before you go
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- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
- Reserve ahead — this campground requires a booking.
- Dogs aren't allowed — arrange a sitter if you're travelling with a pet.
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🏞️ Attractions


Carbon Glacier is located on the north slope of Mount Rainier in the U.S. state of Washington and is the source of the Carbon River. The snout at the glacier terminal moraine is at about 3,500 feet (1,100 m) above sea level, making it the lowest-elevation glacier in the contiguous United States. The glacier also has the greatest length (5.7 miles (9.2 km)), thickness (700 ft (210 m)) and volume (0
Spray Falls is a waterfall in the Mount Rainier National Park in Pierce County, Washington. The falls are fed by Spray Creek, which is a tributary of the Puyallup River. The falls drop about 354 feet (108 m) into a talus slope in a vailed horsetail form about 100 feet (30 m) wide.

Clearwater Wilderness is a 14,647-acre (5,927 ha) wilderness area in the North Cascades mountain range, in northern Washington state, of the Northwestern United States. It is located in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, southeast of Tacoma in northeastern Pierce County.
defined wilderness area within Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier National Park is a national park of the United States located in southeast Pierce County and northeast Lewis County in the U.S. state of Washington. The park was established on March 2, 1899, as the fourth national park in the United States, preserving 236,381 acres including all of Mount Rainier, a 14,410-foot (4,390 m) stratovolcano. The mountain rises abruptly from the surrounding
🛒 Amenities & services
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Sunrise Comfort Station
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Good to know
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How much does it cost to camp at Cataract Valley Camp?
Cataract Valley Camp is free to camp at.
Do I need to book ahead for Cataract Valley Camp?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Can I pitch a tent at Cataract Valley Camp?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Are there toilets at Cataract Valley Camp?
Yes, toilets are available on site.
Are showers available at Cataract Valley Camp?
No, showers are not available.
Are there electrical hookups at Cataract Valley Camp?
No electrical hookups are available.
Is there WiFi at Cataract Valley Camp?
No, there's no internet access on site.
Are dogs allowed at Cataract Valley Camp?
No, dogs are not allowed.
Who runs Cataract Valley Camp?
Cataract Valley Camp is operated by National Park Service.
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