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Sunrise, Mount Rainier – 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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Sunrise, Mount Rainier

White River, WA

Nature

The highest point reachable by car in Mount Rainier National Park, at 6,400 feet, facing the Emmons Glacier. The road is usually open from early July to late September; trails lead to Frozen Lake and Mount Fremont Lookout.

Nearest town
White River, WA
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
46.9146, -121.6424
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

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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

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

Chinook Pass, WA
Paradise, Mount Rainier – Paradise guide house 2© Acroterion · CC BY-SA 3.0
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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
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Box Canyon

Mount Rainier National Park, WA
Reflection Lakes, Mt. Rainier National Park - panoramio© Cal Wolfe · CC BY-SA 3.0
Views

Reflection Lakes

Mount Rainier National Park, WA

Campsites nearby

  • Silver Springs CampgroundCampsite
    8 mi from Sunrise, Mount Rainier
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • The Dalles CampgroundCampsite
    11 mi from Sunrise, Mount Rainier · 45 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Cougar Rock CampgroundCampsite
    13 mi from Sunrise, Mount Rainier · 173 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalNo dogs
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Ohanapecosh CampgroundCampsite
    13 mi from Sunrise, Mount Rainier · 188 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalNo dogs
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Upper Bumping Lake CampgroundCampsite
    17 mi from Sunrise, Mount Rainier · 45 pitches
    CaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Soda Springs CampgroundCampsite
    20 mi from Sunrise, Mount Rainier
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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

FAQs

Where is Sunrise, Mount Rainier?

Sunrise, Mount Rainier is in White River, WA, at GPS 46.9146, -121.6424. It is about 10 mi from Paradise.

Can you camp near Sunrise, Mount Rainier?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is White River Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 41 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Sunrise, Mount Rainier?

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

What is there to see near Sunrise, Mount Rainier?

Places worth a stop nearby: Tipsoo Lake (7 mi), Paradise, Mount Rainier (10 mi), Box Canyon (10 mi) and Reflection Lakes (11 mi).

When is the best time to visit Sunrise, Mount Rainier?

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

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Mount Rainier National Park