White River Campground
The White River Campground, located in the northeast section of the park, sits at 4,400 feet, making it the highest of the park's three drive-up campgrounds.
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White River Campground Details
The White River Campground, located in the northeast section of the park, sits at 4,400 feet, making it the highest of the park's three drive-up campgrounds. Due to its elevation, it's typically not open until late June, but it still stays open until late September like the other campgrounds in the park. As always, the opening dates depend on the weather and road conditions. The campground has 112 individual campsites, but no group sites. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms can be found at Loop C in the campground. Amenities include running water, flush toilets, picnic tables, and fire grates. The site can accommodate RVs up to 27 feet, or vehicles with trailers up to 18 feet. None of the campgrounds in the park have electric hookups for RVs. Camping fees are $20 per site. The Wonderland Trail passes through the campground, making this a popular place for beginning or ending the 93-mile hike. The hut at the entrance sometimes has extra fuel and supplies in its "free" cabinet, and is also a good spot to donate unwanted supplies before continuing along your route. You can also mail or drop a cache here to pick up during your trek. The White River Patrol Cabin, a post-and-beam log building in the middle of the campground, was built as a the ranger station in 1927. The cabin was remodeled in 1949, and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. Visitors can step inside for a peek.
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Nearby Parks Around White River Campground
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Nearby Points of Interest Around White River Campground
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0.1 mi away
Glacier Basin Trail
Hike on an old mining road along the White River and then up to Glacier Basin.
0.1 mi away
White River Patrol Cabin
Built in 1927 by the National Park Service, the White River Patrol Cabin first served as the White River Campground Ranger Station.
0.8 mi away
Emmons Vista Overlooks
Find the trailhead for this short out-and-back walk on the southern end of the Sunrise parking lot.
0.8 mi away
Shadow Lakes Trail
This easy hike offers big views with little elevation gain.
0.8 mi away
Northern Loop Trail
This 42-mile loop through one of the quieter, less-visited areas of the park offers up-close views of the Carbon River and Winthrop glaciers.
