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Ipsut Creek Campground

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Reservationrequired
Tents
Caravans / RV
Backcountry
Group only
Toilets
Drinking water
Showers
Power
Internet
Dogs

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Ipsut Falls
Ipsut FallsWaterfalls

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

0 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗
Ranger FallsWaterfalls0.2 km · ~3 min walkDirections ↗
Chenuis Falls
Chenuis FallsWaterfalls

waterfall

0.2 km · ~2 min walkDirections ↗
Tirzah Peak (1,521 m)Summits & peaks2.2 km · ~13 min driveDirections ↗
Wallace Peak (1,686 m)Summits & peaks2.7 km · ~16 min driveDirections ↗
Clearwater Wilderness
Clearwater WildernessParks & play

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.

7.8 km · ~47 min driveDirections ↗
Gove Peak (1,558 m)Summits & peaks44.1 km · ~110 min driveDirections ↗
Mowich Lake Trailhead
Mowich Lake TrailheadTrails & trailheads

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

47.5 km · ~116 min driveDirections ↗
Glacier Viewpoint
Glacier ViewpointAttractions

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

47.6 km · ~116 min driveDirections ↗
Mount Rainier Wilderness
Mount Rainier WildernessParks & play

defined wilderness area within Mount Rainier National Park

134.8 km · ~311 min driveDirections ↗
Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier National ParkParks & play

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

153 km · ~339 min driveDirections ↗

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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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