Camp Schurman — Mount Rainier National Park

Mount Rainier National Park maintains Camp Schurman as a high-altitude backcountry camping area accessible only by hiking. The National Park Service provides drinking water and toilet facilities at this walk-in site, which requires reservations and prohibits pets.

One reviewer describes the location as offering proximity to Mount Rainier's glaciated terrain while maintaining relative seclusion. The hike-in access can prove challenging during hot conditions, though campers report the effort pays off for weekend stays. Cell service reaches the area, and alcohol is permitted. For additional backcountry options, campers can explore places to camp near Mount Rainier National Park.

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Location

Public Campground

Camp Schurman — Mount Rainier National Park is located in Washington

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

46.87092713 N
121.73239855 W

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Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Good Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage

Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Good Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage

Access

  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol

Contact

General Info

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Reviewed Oct. 13, 2021

Best high camp of Mt Rainier.

I’m tempted to not post this as I don’t want it to become too popular. However, considering how selfish that may be. I shall share with you how cool camp Schümann is.

It’s the best way to find yourself next to the behemoth of rainier while being also secluded with a toilet!!

Hike in can be a little long if the conditions are too hot. But we’ll worth a day trip to get in.

For us the glaciers were massively melted out. Thus, our summit push ended here but it was such a cool spot to be for the weekend.

I’ll let the pictures do the talking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Camp Schurman — Mount Rainier National Park have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Camp Schurman — Mount Rainier National Park does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Camp Schurman — Mount Rainier National Park?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, good coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.