Is Mount Rainier open right now?
From the NPS
Current alerts
1 closure1 caution5 information
- Park Closure
SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge is closed: no access to Carbon River or Mowich Lake.
There is NO public access to Carbon River & Mowich Lake from SR 165. The bridge is closed to pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles and there is no alternate route.
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Be cautious around park rivers & learn how to cross safely!
Many hikers underestimate the power of moving water. Regardless of your knowledge, skills, and experience use these pointers in making wise decisions before attempting to cross a river.
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Overnight closure of SR 706 on October 16; no access to Nisqually Entrance.
SR706 outside of the park will be fully CLOSED overnight from 9 pm Friday 10/16 until 6 am Saturday 10/17, for road repairs to replace a failing culvert. The closure will be from Kernahan Road East to the Nisqually Entrance. There will be NO ACCESS to the Nisqually Entrance during the closure. To reach Paradise during the closure plan to enter the park through the Stevens Canyon Entrance via SR123 on the east side of the park.
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Fryingpan Creek Bridge Replacement Project: Traffic and Trail Impacts
Parking is closed at the Summerland Trailhead on either side of Fryingpan Creek Bridge due to construction through 2029. Access to Summerland remains open via the Wonderland Trail with limited parking at White River Campground. Expect traffic delays of up to 30 minutes due to one-lane traffic on White River Road while it remains open for the season.
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Your GPS May Be Wrong
There are five entrances to the park. GPS may take you to the wrong entrance or attempt to follow the most direct route, which could lead to closed gates. It can take hours to reroute to the correct entrance. Check directions & maps, not just your GPS.
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Expect long lines at entrances on weekends.
Lengthy delays are likely at the southwest park entrance on SR706 on weekends. Check Google Maps for backup (represented by the orange/red line) at link below. Please do not block driveways or roads while in line outside the park.
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Ohanapecosh Campground area closed for construction in 2026.
The entire Ohanapecosh Campground area is CLOSED for the duration of the construction project, including all campsites, visitor center, restrooms, picnic area, & Ohanapecosh river access.
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Checked Oct 15, 2026, 7:40 AM ET from the NPS alerts feed. Closures can be partial (one road or trail), so read each alert.
Opening hours (NPS)
Mount Rainier National Park
monday All Day tuesday All Day wednesday All Day thursday All Day friday All Day saturday All Day sunday All Day Nisqually
monday All Day tuesday All Day wednesday All Day thursday All Day friday All Day saturday All Day sunday All Day Carbon River
monday All Day tuesday All Day wednesday All Day thursday All Day friday All Day saturday All Day sunday All Day White River
monday All Day tuesday All Day wednesday All Day thursday All Day friday All Day saturday All Day sunday All Day
Before you go
- Entrance: $30 / vehicle
Mount Rainier guide: crowds, fees & more →Reservations in 2026 →
FAQ
Mount Rainier: open or closed?
- Is Mount Rainier National Park open year-round?
- The National Park Service says: "Mount Rainier National Park is open all year. Visitation peaks in July and August with warmer weather and blooming wildflowers. In spring and autumn, weather determines the availability of facilities and roads. During winter months a number of roads, facilities, and entrances close for the season." Roads, campgrounds and visitor centers can still close for the season or for weather, so check current alerts.
- How do I check closures at Mount Rainier?
- This page lists the park's current NPS alerts, refreshed hourly. The National Park Service's own current-conditions page for Mount Rainier is the authority for road status and closures.
Sources · 3
- 1.Mount Rainier National Park — current conditions · National Park Service
- 2.NPS Data API — alerts · National Park Service
- 3.NPS Visitor Use Statistics — monthly recreation visits, 2021–2025 (IRMA stats REST service) · National Park Service (U.S. Department of the Interior) — Visitor Use Statistics Program
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