One of Gifford Pinchot's largest campgrounds with 122 sites off Highway 12 near Packwood at the confluence of the Cowlitz and Ohanapecosh Rivers.
La Wis Wis is the largest campground in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, with 122 sites spread across a beautiful river terrace where the Cowlitz and Ohanapecosh Rivers meet. RV sites accommodate rigs up to 40 feet. The campground's Highway 12 location makes it ideal for exploring both Mount Rainier National Park (25 miles north) and the Packwood/White Pass area. Flush toilets, drinking water, and a camp host are on site. The adjacent rivers offer fishing and wading, and the grove of old-growth Douglas fir provides exceptional shade.
La Wis Wis sits at the confluence of the Cowlitz and Ohanapecosh Rivers in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, within the vast volcanic landscape shaped by Mount Rainier and the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens visible 25 miles to the southwest. The Ohanapecosh River above the campground flows from hot springs within Mount Rainier National Park and through the Grove of the Patriarchs — one of the oldest old-growth forests in the Cascades — before reaching camp in a rush of crystal-clear glacial melt. White Pass and the Goat Rocks Wilderness just to the east protect the most rugged remaining volcanic landscape between Rainier and Adams, with the Pacific Crest Trail traversing alpine ridges offering panoramic views of all three southern Washington volcanoes.
Practical guidance assembled from current operator maps, park pages, and clearly identified community observations.
One of the best National Forest campgrounds in WA. Loop A river sites (1–30) are the highlight — the Ohanapecosh River here is crystal clear with excellent swimming holes. Old-growth forest cover on all loops. Very close to Mt Rainier's Stevens Canyon entrance. Book 6 months out for summer weekends. Ask the host for the best swimming hole locations — they're not on any map.
| 📍 Nearest Town | Packwood, WA |
| ⛽ Gas Station | 4 mi |
| 🛒 Grocery Store | 4 mi |
| 🏪 Costco | 75 mi |
| ☕ Starbucks | 55 mi |
| 🏕️ Nearest State Park | 25 mi |
Stock up in Packwood, WA before heading out — services get limited near the campground.
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Reserving 6 months in advance. Confirm current rules, site dimensions, and conditions with the operator. Booking and availability are handled externally.