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Reflection Lakes, Mt. Rainier National Park - panoramio📷 Cal Wolfe, CC BY-SA 3.0

Reflection Lakes

Mount Rainier National Park, WA

Views

Roadside lakes on Stevens Canyon Road that mirror Mount Rainier on calm mornings. Parking is along the shoulder; fishing, swimming and walking on the shore meadows are not allowed.

Nearest town
Mount Rainier National Park, WA
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
46.7685, -121.7309

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Featured in these trip guides

Mount Rainier’s east side: Sunrise and Chinook Pass – Sunrise Visitor Center (Yakima Park Stockade Group), Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford, WA - 53797660637© w_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0
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National park loops

Mount Rainier’s east side: Sunrise and Chinook Pass

74 mi7 stops2 days

Nearby

Paradise, Mount Rainier – Paradise guide house 2© Acroterion · CC BY-SA 3.0
Editor's pick
Nature

Paradise, Mount Rainier

Ashford, WA
Box Canyon – A rocky tunnel is carved out of the mountain side. (5174f7e8-591e-4c04-8a3a-6c3cb24533f9)© NPS Photo · Public domain
Nature

Box Canyon

Mount Rainier National Park, WA
Sunrise, Mount Rainier – Sunrise Visitor Center (Yakima Park Stockade Group), Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford, WA - 53797660637© w_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0
Editor's pick
Nature

Sunrise, Mount Rainier

White River, WA
Tipsoo Lake – Eucephalus ledophyllus (Cascade Aster) (7993281416)© brewbooks from near Seattle, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
Nature

Tipsoo Lake

Chinook Pass, WA

Campsites nearby

  • Cougar Rock CampgroundCampsite
    3 mi from Reflection Lakes · 173 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalNo dogs
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Ohanapecosh CampgroundCampsite
    8 mi from Reflection Lakes · 188 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalNo dogs
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Big Creek CampgroundCampsite
    12 mi from Reflection Lakes · 29 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Silver Springs CampgroundCampsite
    18 mi from Reflection Lakes
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Upper Bumping Lake CampgroundCampsite
    21 mi from Reflection Lakes · 45 pitches
    CaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • The Lions Den CampgroundCampsite
    21 mi from Reflection Lakes
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Washington · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Reflection Lakes?

Reflection Lakes is in Mount Rainier National Park, WA, at GPS 46.7685, -121.7309. It is about 4 mi from Longmire.

Can you camp near Reflection Lakes?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Cougar Rock Campground, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 47 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Reflection Lakes?

Reflection Lakes is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Mount Rainier’s east side: Sunrise and Chinook Pass.

What is there to see near Reflection Lakes?

Places worth a stop nearby: Paradise, Mount Rainier (1 mi), Box Canyon (4 mi), Sunrise, Mount Rainier (11 mi) and Tipsoo Lake (12 mi).

When is the best time to visit Reflection Lakes?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Part of these destinations

Mount Rainier National Park