The National Park Service (NPS) announced Wednesday that the Ohanapecosh Campground will remain closed through the 2025 visitor season as part of a multipart plan to improve infrastructure in Mount Rainier National Park.
In a news release, the NPS said the Ohanapecosh Campground rehabilitation project includes improving the park’s 185 campsites and nine bathrooms, replacing an aging wastewater collection system, upgrading electrical and water systems and other infrastructure improvements.
During the work, the campground and all associated structures will be closed to the public. The work is expected to be completed in time for the 2026 camping season.
Both the White River Campground and Cougar Rock Campground will remain open during the construction project.
Between April and October, the NPS will also repair a 2.8-mile section of state Route 123, during which drivers can expect delays of up to 30 minutes. In September 2025, the NPS will also close state Route 123 between Stevens Canyon Road and Panther Creek, during which there will be no vehicle, pedestrian or bicycling access.
The roadway will also be under construction between April and October 2026, when drivers can again expect delays of up to 30 minutes. A complete closure will not be necessary in 2026.
“We are grateful to have the opportunity to make much-needed improvements to the Ohanapecosh Campground and state Route 123,” NPS Superintendent Greg Dudgeon said in a statement. “There will be some temporary inconveniences next year, but we know that this critical investment in our facilities will help ensure recreational opportunities for visitors for decades to come.”
