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HappyHiker Member
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Does anybody have any history of camping at Cougar Rock or Ohanapecosh campground on Memorial Day Weekend? It's first come first serve and I won't be able to get there until Saturday morning. Has it filled up fast and full Friday night or is there a chance of finding a couple spots Saturday morning? I know of course weather will play a hand in things. Just checking to see what my odds are.
Thanks.
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Sore Feet Member
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 6304 | TRs | Pics Location: Out There, Somewhere |
I've camped at La Wis Wis on Memorial Day weekend and it's been practically empty, but it was also raining consistently that trip and that may have had a lot to do with it. Cougar and Ohan fill up pretty fast at any time of year on the weekends they're open. I would have a backup plan or three if I were you.
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Randito Snarky Member
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Randito
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Tue May 12, 2015 8:33 pm
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It rains most Memorial day weekends, but this year is weird, so it might be pretty good.
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Snowbrushy Member
Joined: 23 Jul 2003 Posts: 6670 | TRs | Pics Location: South Sound |
Oh Pilot of the storm who leaves no trace Like thoughts inside a dream Heed the path that led me to that place Yellow desert stream.
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kbatku Questionable hiker
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kbatku
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Wed May 13, 2015 11:58 am
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There is a pretty good dispersed camping/overflow area right before you get to the Mt. Rainier sign. The road cuts down toward the river - can't miss it.
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Hikingqueen Member
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I would try the Ohanapecosh campground side, it's always quieter.
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HappyHiker Member
Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 146 | TRs | Pics
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Thanks for all the great info guys and gals. Does anybody know when the gates into the park at Longmire entrance open up? I cant find any info on the website.
Edit: Nevermind, I called the Gateway Inn at Mt Rainier and she had the answer, 8 am.
Thanks again all.
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Randito Snarky Member
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Sun May 17, 2015 9:33 pm
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HappyHiker wrote: | Thanks for all the great info guys and gals. Does anybody know when the gates into the park at Longmire entrance open up? I cant find any info on the website.
Edit: Nevermind, I called the Gateway Inn at Mt Rainier and she had the answer, 8 am.
Thanks again all. |
Now that it is no longer "winter" the gate at longmire should be open 24/7 -- The park entrance is almost always open. It is staffed starting at 8am. There are machines for paying the entrance fee at other times or if you already have a park pass or interagency pass you can drive on in to the park. The Cougar Rock campground gate may not open until 8AM. You can reserve a site here
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