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

Tipsoo Lake

Chinook Pass, WA

Nature

A small subalpine lake below Chinook Pass on SR-410, with Rainier reflected in calm water. Wildflowers peak in late July and August on the Naches Peak Loop, which starts here; SR-410 closes in winter.

Nearest town
Chinook Pass, WA
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
46.8698, -121.5190

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
410
National park loops

Mount Rainier’s east side: Sunrise and Chinook Pass

74 mi7 stops2 days

Nearby

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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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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Paradise, Mount Rainier – Paradise guide house 2© Acroterion · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Reflection Lakes, Mt. Rainier National Park - panoramio© Cal Wolfe · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Campsites nearby

  • Silver Springs CampgroundCampsite
    9 mi from Tipsoo Lake
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Ohanapecosh CampgroundCampsite
    9 mi from Tipsoo Lake · 188 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalNo dogs
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Upper Bumping Lake CampgroundCampsite
    10 mi from Tipsoo Lake · 45 pitches
    CaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Lower Bumping Lake CampgroundCampsite
    10 mi from Tipsoo Lake · 45 pitches
    CaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Cougar Rock CampgroundCampsite
    15 mi from Tipsoo Lake · 173 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalNo dogs
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Soda Springs CampgroundCampsite
    15 mi from Tipsoo Lake
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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

FAQs

Where is Tipsoo Lake?

Tipsoo Lake is in Chinook Pass, WA, at GPS 46.8698, -121.5190. It is about 10 mi from Ohanapecosh.

Can you camp near Tipsoo Lake?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Crystal Mountain RV Camping, about 5 mi away; within 25 mi there are 61 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Tipsoo Lake?

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

What is there to see near Tipsoo Lake?

Places worth a stop nearby: Sunrise, Mount Rainier (7 mi), Box Canyon (9 mi), Paradise, Mount Rainier (12 mi) and Reflection Lakes (12 mi).

When is the best time to visit Tipsoo Lake?

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