We camped with a large group over 4 sites. The area was beautiful with good ground cover throughout. The nearby stream and river were also fun for the kids to play with, but be careful with the log jams from the 2006 flooding - I wouldn't recommend climbing or playing on them especially for kids. Nice quiet campground with good facilities, no showers however. The visitor's center was great for learning more about the area. Rangers were helpful and kept on top of things.
the locals had a colorful, albeit imaginary origin of the nameI prefer fewer centers and more nature but, it has its purpose.
Walked from here to Silver Falls. Magical and not to be missed despite lack of promotion or information directing you there.
perhaps the least busiest of the visitors centres in Mount Rainier National Park. A few good trails begin near to this places, especially the Grove of the P. and the Naches Peak (both excellent)
Complain to your representatives out because it is a shame to close this little gem right in the campground. It is a great starting point for visitors looking for information. There are things the little ones can actually touch...beaver tails, elk horns. But sadly unavailable now due to the feuding, anti-tax bunch. I would pay a few extra bucks to open it if I could!
We thought this visitor center felt a little isolated, unused and empty. It was also fairly dated. We enjoyed a short walk from here (Hot Springs Nature Trail) and it was worth the stop considering we were passing but I don’t think it is worth going out of your way for.
Amazing hike past the hot springs (like Yellowstone!) to Silver Falls. It is a moderate hike about three miles total. I could have stared at the falls for hours. Mesmerizing!
I need to write 50 words or they will not publish the review. How can the Nation Park service think the can make money when the visitor centers are closed and no one is there to collect the entrance fee or the camping permit fee etc.
Ohanapecosh is one of my favorite parts of the park. There is so much to see and do. The scenery is amazing. The only useful part of the Visitor center is to pick up a map and get my passport book stamped.
This campground is one of the most well maintained camp sites. Clean, scenic, river flowing through, great hikes. We stayed for a night but I wish if we could stay longer. There's a firewood guy which roams around the loops until late night, so don't bother bringing the firewood. There's a picnic bench and firepit for every camp site with a lot of privacy from neighboring sites.The silver falls hike is very nice and the falls at the end is gorgeous. Do the whole loop to get nicer views around the campsite. There's also suppose to be a hanging bridge to cross the river which we missed. The rangers don't advertise much. This site is very popular so book 3-4 months in advance. We plan to book ours next year in spring.