Ranger Creek Campground
Ranger Creek is a popular, informal campground located along the White River and Highway 410, adjacent to a backcountry airstrip with access to several trail systems. The campground is roughly divided into two general areas. The east side of the campground is more developed, with access to vault toilets, and has a denser concentration of sites, while the west side has fewer and more dispersed sites. The historic Buck Creek Horse Camp is also connected to the larger camping area. (via site)
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Know before you go
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- No drinking water on site — bring enough for your whole stay.
Location
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🏞️ Attractions
defined wilderness area within Mount Rainier National Park
mountain in Pierce County, Washington, United States of America
mountain in Washington, United States of America
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
Norse Peak Wilderness is a 52,315-acre (21,171 ha) designated wilderness area located in central Washington in the United States. It protects the portion of the Cascade Range north of Chinook Pass, south of Naches Pass, and east of Mount Rainier National Park. It is bordered by the William O. Douglas Wilderness to the south. The wilderness is named for Norse Peak, a prominent peak which overlooks
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Convenience
🍽️ Food & drink
- Summit House
- Snorting Elk Cellar
- Alpine Inn Restaurant
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Women's Restrooms
- Men's Restrooms
🎾 Sports
- Swimming pool
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Good to know
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How much does it cost to camp at Ranger Creek Campground?
Ranger Creek Campground is free to camp at.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to Ranger Creek Campground?
Yes, caravans and RVs are welcome.
Can I pitch a tent at Ranger Creek Campground?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Is there drinking water at Ranger Creek Campground?
No — bring your own drinking water.
Are there toilets at Ranger Creek Campground?
Yes, toilets are available on site.
Who runs Ranger Creek Campground?
Ranger Creek Campground is operated by USFS.
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Other campgrounds nearby
More places to camp close to Ranger Creek Campground.
- Black Diamond Adventure Camps
- Silver Springs Campground · United States Forest Service
- Camp Sheppard
- The Dalles Campground · United States Forest Service
- Lost Lake Backpacking Site
- Huckleberry Creek Dispersed Camping