Visit Mount Rainier National Park

The Carbon River Entrance

Deer Grazing in Mount Rainier National Park

NPS

Visitors can enter the northwest region of Mount Rainier National Park through the Carbon River entrance along State Highway 165.

Day Hikes:

Carbon River Rain Forest Nature Trail
This self-guided trail winds through the only true inland rain forest at Mount Rainier National Park.
Trailhead: Carbon River entrance.
Length/Time: .3 mile - 20 minute loop trail.

Carbon Glacier Trail
Follow the Carbon River to the glacier.
Trailhead: Ipsut Creek Campground.
Length/Time: 7 miles - 3 hours round trip.

Tolmie Peak Trail
Hilly forest trail leads to Eunice Lake and a fire lookout.
Trailhead: Mowich Lake.
Length/Time: 6.5 miles - 3 hours round trip.

Campgrounds:

Ipsut Creek Campground
Small basic campground offers 31 individual and 2 groups sites, water, and vault toilets. First come first served.

Mowish Lake Campground
Walk in to one of 30 undesignated campsites - chemical toilets, but no potable water and no fires allowed. First come first served.

Backcountry hiking, climbing, and camping are also available.

• Park Overview
• General Climbing & Hiking Information
• The Nisqually Entrance: Things to Do
• The Nisqually Entrance: Lodging & Camping
• The Carbon River Entrance
• The White River Entrance
• The Ohanapecosh Entrance