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Henry M. Jackson Visitor CenterThe new Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Center at Paradise remains open year-round.
Parking, Mount Rainier National Park
Explore Parking in Mount Rainier National Park with grouped stops, trails, and related park places collected under the same planning theme.
Parking Stops and Trip Ideas
Use this Parking guide to compare the stops that belong together in Mount Rainier National Park, then decide which ones deserve map time or a saved trip stop.
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Carbon River Ranger StationThe Carbon River Ranger Station is the park's only ranger station that stays open year-round.
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Ohanapecosh Visitor CenterThe Ohanapecosh Visitor Center stays open from late May to early October.
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Sunrise Visitor CenterThe Sunrise Visitor Center offers excellent exhibits on the mountain and park.
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SunriseCatch the first light of the day on Mount Rainier from Sunrise, an open area located at 6,400 feet with clear views of this majestic mountain in the Cascade range.
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ParadiseParadise is an open area at about 5,400 feet on Mount Rainier's southern flank.
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Grove of the PatriarchsGrove of the Patriarchs is home to some of the park's grandest and oldest trees.
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Box CanyonThis box-shaped canyon, located between Longmire and the Stevens Canyon Entrance, has steep walls carved out by the Muddy Fork of the Cowlitz River.
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Kautz Creek Picnic AreaThe Kautz Creek picnic area has wheelchair-accessible parking, restrooms, and picnic tables.
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Naches Peak Loop TrailThis easy 3.5-mile loop, which includes the Tipsoo Lake Trail, offers stunning views of Mount Rainier's eastern flank.
