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By Angela Brown, About.com

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The Nisqually Entrance: Lodging & Camping

A Wildflower-filled Meadow at Mount Rainier National Park

A Wildflower-filled Meadow at Mount Rainier National Park

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Lodging within Mount Rainier National Park
The park's two inns are in high demand; make your reservations well in advance.

National Park Inn
This rustic inn offers its guests comfortable rooms, a full-service restaurant, and stunning mountain views. Located in the Longmire area, the hotel is open all year round.

Paradise Inn
Larger than the National Park Inn, the Paradise Inn is a Historic Hotel of the Americas. Built in 1917, this rustic wooden lodge features a huge lobby with a pair of mighty stone fireplaces. Paradise Inn is open mid-May through October.

Campgrounds:

Cougar Rock Campground
Located near Longmire, this campground offers 173 regular and 5 group sites. Amenities include water and flush toilets, but no showers or RV hookups. Reservations required.

Sunshine Point Campground
Small campground with 18 individual sites, vault toilets, and water. First come first served.

Backcountry hiking, climbing, and camping are also available.

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