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James Camp

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

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Sluiskin Mountain, East (2,142 m)
Sluiskin Mountain, East (2,142 m)Summits & peaks

Sluiskin Mountain is a prominent pair of summits located in Mount Rainier National Park in Pierce County of Washington state. It is situated northwest of Burroughs Mountain and is part of the Cascade Range. The higher rocky peak is known as The Chief (7026 ft), and the second peak to the west is known as The Squaw (6960+ ft). West of The Squaw are pinnacles called The Papooses. Sluiskin was the na

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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.

13.8 km · ~83 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

53.7 km · ~152 min driveDirections ↗
Redstone Peak (1,717 m)Summits & peaks132.4 km · ~390 min driveDirections ↗
Upper Van Horn FallsWaterfalls132.4 km · ~390 min driveDirections ↗
Mount Rainier Wilderness
Mount Rainier WildernessParks & play

defined wilderness area within Mount Rainier National Park

140.8 km · ~348 min driveDirections ↗
Sourdough Ridge Trailhead
Sourdough Ridge TrailheadTrails & trailheads154.8 km · ~365 min driveDirections ↗
Nature Trailhead
Nature TrailheadTrails & trailheads154.9 km · ~365 min driveDirections ↗
Coffee CupAttractions156.2 km · ~372 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

159.1 km · ~376 min driveDirections ↗

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Good to know

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How much does it cost to camp at James Camp?

James Camp is free to camp at.

Do I need to book ahead for James Camp?

Yes, a reservation is required.

Can I bring an RV or caravan to James Camp?

No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.

Can I pitch a tent at James Camp?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Are campfires allowed at James Camp?

No, campfires are not allowed.

Is there drinking water at James Camp?

No — bring your own drinking water.

Are there toilets at James Camp?

Yes, toilets are available on site.

Are showers available at James Camp?

No, showers are not available.

Are there electrical hookups at James Camp?

No electrical hookups are available.

Is there WiFi at James Camp?

No, there's no internet access on site.

Are dogs allowed at James Camp?

No, dogs are not allowed.

Who runs James Camp?

James Camp is operated by National Park Service.

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