Ipsut Creek Campground
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- No drinking water on site — bring enough for your whole stay.
- 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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The Ipsut Creek Patrol Cabin was built by the United States National Park Service in 1933 in Mount Rainier National Park to house backcountry rangers. The log cabin resembles other cabins at Huckleberry Creek, Lake James and Three Lakes, all built to standard plans from the Park Service Branch of Plans and Designs, supervised by Acting Chief Architect W. G. Carnes. The cabin is approximately 24 fe
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waterfall

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.
The Mowich Lake Patrol Cabin is one of the oldest backcountry ranger stations in Mount Rainier National Park. Built in 1922, it is located in the western portion of the park and is adjacent to the largest lake in the park. It was used by rangers on boundary patrol, and is located on the Wonderland Trail. The log cabin encloses a 15.5-foot (4.7 m) by 17.5-foot (5.3 m) area, with porch projecting 5
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
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
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Good to know
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How much does it cost to camp at Ipsut Creek Campground?
Ipsut Creek Campground is free to camp at.
Do I need to book ahead for Ipsut Creek Campground?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to Ipsut Creek Campground?
No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.
Can I pitch a tent at Ipsut Creek Campground?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Is there drinking water at Ipsut Creek Campground?
No — bring your own drinking water.
Are there toilets at Ipsut Creek Campground?
Yes, toilets are available on site.
Are showers available at Ipsut Creek Campground?
No, showers are not available.
Are there electrical hookups at Ipsut Creek Campground?
No electrical hookups are available.
Is there WiFi at Ipsut Creek Campground?
No, there's no internet access on site.
Are dogs allowed at Ipsut Creek Campground?
No, dogs are not allowed.
Who runs Ipsut Creek Campground?
Ipsut Creek Campground is operated by National Park Service.
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Other campgrounds nearby
More places to camp close to Ipsut Creek Campground.
- Carbon River Camp · National Park Service
- Cataract Valley Camp · National Park Service
- Cayada Creek Road Dispersed Camping
- Mowich Lake Campground · National Park Service
- Twin Lake Backcountry Camp · United States Forest Service
- Dick Creek Camp · National Park Service