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Mount Rainier National Park

Caution

Parkwide Fire Ban in Effect

Mount Rainier National Park has a parkwide fire ban in effect until further notice. All campfires are prohibited, including ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and BBQ grills. Official current conditions: https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/conditions.htm Official notice: https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainier-national-park-parkwide-fire-ban-goes-into-effect-june-26-2026.htmOfficial details

Caution

Westside Road Geohazard Restriction

Westside Road is open, but it remains an active geohazard area due to rockfall danger. Vehicles must park south of the barricade at Dry Creek; hikers and bicyclists may continue through the area with caution and should avoid lingering in the hazard zone. Road Status · Current ConditionsOfficial details

Closure

Grove of the Patriarchs Closed

Grove of the Patriarchs remains closed to all public entry because the 2021 flooding damaged the only safe access bridge. NPS says the closure will stay in place until the bridge is replaced. Official conditions page: https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/conditions.htmOfficial details

Closure

Ohanapecosh Campground Area Closed for Construction

The entire Ohanapecosh Campground area remains closed for construction in 2026, including campsites, the visitor center, restrooms, picnic area, and Ohanapecosh River access. Official conditions page: https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/conditions.htmOfficial details

Closure

Carbon River Road and Mowich Lake Access Closed

Carbon River Road to the entrance and Mowich Lake Road are still closed. NPS says there is no public access to Carbon River or Mowich Lake from SR 165 because the SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge is closed to pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles, with no alternate route. Official status: https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/road-status.htmOfficial details
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