La Wis Wis Campground
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Situated at the confluence of three waterways near Mount Rainier, La Wis Wis is nestled under a canopy of towering Douglas firs and red cedars. The handful of sites that dot the riverbank enjoy the most sunshine.
With an abundance of activities nearby, La Wis Wis is a popular destination for long-stay camping. Its proximity to Mount Rainier National Park makes it an excellent base for exploring all of the area's natural wonders.
La Wis Wis is ideal for tents, car campers and truck campers with a slide-in. The Hatchery Loop sites can accommodate RVs, but navigation
through other parts of the campground may be difficult due to narrow roadways and large trees.
The campground features 122 sites, including walk-in tent camping. Only vault toilets are available here. Picnic tables, picnic shelters and grills are provided.
Drinking water is available on-site at the main part of the camp. Campers staying at the Hatchery Loop need to bring potable water or get water at the main site.
Need to Know
A/O 7/30/2024, there is currently NO WATER available at this campground. Please bring all the water you will need during your stay.
Check in: 2 pm, Check out: 12 pm (noon)
- Click here for more information about Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.
Camping fee covers RV/trailer and tow vehicle or first 2 cars, additional vehicles are charged $8.00/night of stay each.
Natural Features
Located in southwest Washington State, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest encompasses 1.3 million acres and includes the 110,000-acre Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, established by Congress in 1982.
La Wis Wis is located in the Tatoosh Wilderness area of the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District. The campground sits where the Ohanapecosh River, Cowlitz River and Purcell Creek meet.
The campground features old-growth forest and opportunities to observe a variety of wildlife.
Nearby Attractions
La Wis Wis is located near the entrance to Mount Rainier National Park. The popular Henry M Jackson Memorial Visitor Center at Paradise within Mount Rainier National Park is 28 miles away.
Recreation
Hikers can easily access the Blue Hole Trail and Purcell Falls Trail from La Wis Wis.
Anglers can fish for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and whitefish at either Butter Creek or Skate Creek.
Changes & Cancellations
Cancellations
Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.
A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.
Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
Group Sites
Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): A visitor who cancels a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
No-Shows
A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.
No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.
Refunds
Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.
Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.
For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.
In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.
Contact Information
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Packwood WA 98361
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 541-338-7869
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Packwood, Washington, go 5 miles east on State Route 12 to Campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 011, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop D, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001M, Loop E, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop E, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop D, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001M, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop H, Type Walk To
- Site 022M, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop H, Type Walk To
- Site 017, Loop H, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop H, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop E, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop H, Type Walk To
- Site 026, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021M, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop H, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop E, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Coho, Loop E, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop E, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 018C, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop C, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024M, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop D, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop D, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 013M, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop B, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop E, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop H, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop D, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop H, Type Walk To
- Site 005, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop D, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop H, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop B, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 023M, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop D, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop B, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop D, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop C, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop H, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018M, Loop D, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop H, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 027M, Loop D, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop H, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024M, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop C, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop C, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016M, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015M, Loop C, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019M, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop D, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020M, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014M, Loop H, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
