Camping Inside the National Park

The largest campground in the park at a lower elevation offers warmer temps and sheltered location means the trees are taller and more robust, and the trails nearby provide ample opportunities for woodland recreation.

The campground sits at a bend in the road just up from the Nisqually River and, although it is a large facility, its layout gives each site a sense of privacy that is difficult to find in other camping areas of its size.

Whether you are a climber heading for the high alpine air, or a hiker with an eye to the variety of excellent trails in the surrounding area, this is your base camp. Stunning vistas and visitor amenities at Sunrise are just up the road.

It is absolutely worth whatever effort it takes to get to Mowich Lake. This campground is one of the most scenic locations in a park that is filled with awesome vistas, and the crystal-clear water can be downright hypnotizing.