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Mount Rainier National Park
Fees & Reservations
 

Entrance Fees
The entrance fee is $15 for a private, noncommercial vehicle or $5 for each visitor 16 and older entering by motorcycle, bicycle, horseback, on foot, or for individuals traveling together as a non-commercial, organized group. These fees provide the visitor with a 7-day entrance permit for Mount Rainier National Park.


Commercial Tour Fees
These fees are only charged to commercial organizations, such as tour companies. This fee is determined by the seating capacity of the vehicle:
     sedan with 1 to 6 seats = $25
     van with 7 to 15 seats = $75
     minibus with 16 to 25 seats = $100
     motor coach with 26 or more seats = $200


Mount Rainier Annual Pass
The $30 annual park pass covers entrance fees for the pass holder and accompanying passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle at Mount Rainier National Park and Whitman Mission National Historic Site. This pass does not cover camping fees and is non-transferable and non-refundable. This pass can be purchased at any entrance to Mount Rainier. Use this order form (PDF, 269 KB) to purchase a Mount Rainier Annual Pass by phone, by mail, or by fax.


Special Use Permits
Mount Rainier National Park, a recognizable national landmark with inspiring vistas and natural settings, is an ideal spot for a variety of special activities. Most special events and activities held within Mount Rainier National Park require a Special Use Permit. These permits are issued and approved only after National Park Service staff determine that the activity will not impair park values, resources, and visitor enjoyment.

Activities and events that require Special Use Permits include:

  • Filming/photography
  • Wedding ceremonies
  • Scattering of ashes
  • Military operations
  • First Amendment activities
  • Other special events (rallies, sporting events, organized mountaineering training, etc.)

For more information on Special Use Permits, including applications, click here.

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Why Does Mount Rainier Collect Fees?
The fees you pay help Mount Rainier and the National Park Service...
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or inside the park from Longmire and Cougar Rock.
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Did You Know?
In 2006, 924 volunteers contributed 43,844 hours of service to Mount Rainier National Park. Find out how you can volunteer at Mount Rainier.
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Last Updated: August 12, 2009 at 20:22 EST