Mount Rainier National Park Timed Entry Reservations
For information on Mount Rainier's 2025 pilot Timed Entry Reservation System, please visit: https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/timed-entry-reservations.htm and the park website for additional information on visiting the park.
Mount Rainier National Park is in west-central Washington, on the western slope of the Cascade Range, and encompasses 236,381 acres. Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers.
Since 2013, Mount Rainier National Park has consistently welcomed between 1.1 and 1.7 million visitors each year, with the most visits occurring during the summer months between June and September. Concentrated use leads to roadway congestion and crowding within the most visited areas of the park, including Sunrise Corridor.
Timed entry reservations are required to enter the Sunrise Corridor between 7 am and 5 pm from Friday, July 11, 2025 through Monday, September 1, 2025. From September 2, 2025 – October 26, 2025, timed entry reservations will be required for the Sunrise Corridor from 7 am – 5 pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays only (Monday - Friday reservations not required during this time period).
Timed entry reservations are valid only for the specified date and entry time of the reservation.
No timed entry reservations are required to access Paradise, Longmire, Tipsoo Lake, Paradise Inn, National Park Inn or Stevens Canyon Road in 2025.
Three construction projects will affect visitors to Mount Rainier National Park during the 2025 summer season. Construction information including anticipated delays and closures is posted on the park’s website at https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/park-construction.htm.
All visitors to the park, including those with a timed entry reservation, are required to pay a park entrance fee. You may purchase a 7-day pass or annual park pass valid only at Mount Rainier. If you are visiting other federal recreation areas consider purchasing an Interagency Pass (Annual, Senior, Access, Military, etc.) when you arrive at the park. If you already have one of these passes, you do not need to purchase an additional entrance pass when purchasing a timed entry reservation.
For more information about Mount Rainier National Park please visit: https://www.nps.gov/mora/index.htm
Need to Know
- Requirements for Timed Entry Reservations
Before arrival, please print your reservation or save a digital copy to your phone to be scanned at a park entrance station upon arrival. The reservation holder must be in the vehicle; photo ID required. There is no cell service at park entrance stations.
- Park Entrance Pass Required
A valid single-day, annual, or lifetime pass must be presented, or a park entrance fee must be paid at time of entry. Only cashless transactions may be made at entrance stations. Photo ID required.
- Arrival Times
Reservations are valid for a 2-hour arrival window (e.g., 7-9 am). You may not enter the area prior to or after your reservation time slot. Once entered, you may stay the entire day and re-enter.
- Reservation Limit
Visitors are allowed up to 1 private vehicle or 1 motorcycle reservation per day for Sunrise Corridor.
- Timed Entry Exceptions
Campground and wilderness permit holders, and Special Use Permit holders do not need a timed entry reservation to enter the areas where reservation/permit is valid.
- Bicyclists and Pedestrians
Bicyclists and pedestrians do not need a timed entry reservation.
- Sunrise Corridor (White River entrance)
Destinations include White River, Sunrise, Glacier Basin, Summerland, and Owyhigh Lakes.
- FAQs
For more information on Mount Rainier's 2025 pilot Timed Entry Reservation System, please visit: https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/timed-entry-reservations.htm
- Road Construction and Status
Three construction projects will affect visitors to Mount Rainier National Park during the 2025 summer season. Construction information including anticipated delays and closures is posted on the park’s website at https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/park-construction.htm. For road status and conditions information, please visit: https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/road-status.htm
- Cancellations
Visitors can modify or cancel their reservations until the start time on a reservation. The $2.00 reservation fee is non-refundable under all circumstances.
- Pets
Pets are prohibited on ALL Mount National Park Trails: https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/pets.htm
- Stay on Trails
Protect Mount Rainier National Park's natural environment by staying on trails: https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/meadow-preservation.htm
- Keep Wildlife Wild
Keep Wildlife Wild by not feeding or approaching animals: https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/keep-wildlife-wild.htm
- Operating Hours and Seasons
For information on visitor centers, wilderness information centers, lodging, dining and other facilities: https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/hours.htm
- Contact Information
For questions about Mount Rainier’s timed entry reservations, please email: MORA_Timed_Entry@nps.gov
Booking Windows
Timed Entry Reservations are required to enter Sunrise Corridor through the White River entrance station between 7 am and 5 pm during the following dates:
- July 11 – September 1, 2025 (Daily)
- September 2 - October 26, 2025 (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays only). October closing date subject to change.
First Release of Reservations:
- 8 am PT May 16, 2025 for arrivals between July 11 – July 31, 2025
- 8 am PT June 6, 2025 for arrivals between August 1 – September 1, 2025
- NOTE: September 2 – October 26, 2025 Saturday, Sunday, and holidays dates will release 7 PM PT the night before intended arrival.
Secondary Release:
- Second Release of Reservations for Sunrise Corridor occurs daily at 7 pm PT the night before intended arrival.
Changes and Cancellations
Visitors can modify or cancel their reservation until the start time on the reservation. The $2.00 reservation fee is non-refundable under all circumstances.
Visitors are required to pay the $2.00 reservation fee for each personal vehicle timed entry reservation. This applies to all using a prepaid park entrance pass, an annual pass or lifetime pass (Interagency, Senior, Annual, Military, etc.) and to visitors purchasing an entrance pass of any kind.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
55210 238th Avenue East Ashford WA 98304
Phone Number
TO MAKE TIMED ENTRY RESERVATIONS BY PHONE, PLEASE CALL RECREATION.GOV AT 877-444-6777, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7 AM - 9 PM PT. FOR OTHER QUESTIONS ABOUT MOUNT RAINIER’S TIMED ENTRY RESERVATIONS, PLEASE EMAIL: MORA_TIMED_ENTRY@NPS.GOV.
