Openings · last 7 days
16
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 16 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233877
When La Wis Wis Campground reopens
La Wis Wis Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
29
Openings · last 90 days
33
Only 33 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 1, 2026 · of 107 monitored sites
Of the 356 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 1, 2026): 83 reserved · 127 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 2 closed · 144 unavailable (cause unspecified). Of the facility's 107 monitored sites, 67 can be reserved online and 39 are first-come, first-served (1 closed).
No online availability right now
Of the 356 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 1, 2026): 83 reserved · 127 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 2 closed · 144 unavailable (cause unspecified). A free alert tells you if any date opens online.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 1, 2026Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 356
Reserved (of online inventory)83 / 83
Of the 356 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 1, 2026): 83 reserved · 127 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 2 closed · 144 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are a mix of reserved, closed, unreleased and non-reservable dates.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 99 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
About La Wis Wis Campground
Overview
Situated at the confluence of three waterways near Mount Rainier, La Wis Wis is nestled under a canopy of towering Douglas firs and red cedars. The handful of sites that dot the riverbank enjoy the most sunshine.
With an abundance of activities nearby, La Wis Wis is a popular destination for long-stay camping. Its proximity to Mount Rainier National Park makes it an excellent base for exploring all of the area's natural wonders.
Recreation
Hikers can easily access the Blue Hole Trail and Purcell Falls Trail from La Wis Wis.
Anglers can fish for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and whitefish at either Butter Creek or Skate Creek.
Facilities
La Wis Wis is ideal for tents, car campers and truck campers with a slide-in. The Hatchery Loop sites can accommodate RVs, but navigation through other parts of the campground may be difficult due to narrow roadways and large trees.
The campground features 122 sites, including walk-in tent camping. Only vault toilets are available here. Picnic tables, picnic shelters and grills are provided.
Drinking water is available on-site at the main part of the camp. Campers staying at the Hatchery Loop need to bring potable water or get water at the main site.
Natural Features
Located in southwest Washington State, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest encompasses 1.3 million acres and includes the 110,000-acre Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, established by Congress in 1982.
La Wis Wis is located in the Tatoosh Wilderness area of the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District. The campground sits where the Ohanapecosh River, Cowlitz River and Purcell Creek meet.
The campground features old-growth forest and opportunities to observe a variety of wildlife.
Nearby Attractions
La Wis Wis is located near the entrance to Mount Rainier National Park. The popular Henry M Jackson Memorial Visitor Center at Paradise within Mount Rainier National Park is 28 miles away.
107 monitored sites39 FCFS sitesRVs up to 60 ftNo hookups98 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 25
Getting there
From Packwood, Washington, go 5 miles east on State Route 12 to Campground.
Packwood, WA 98361541-338-7869
BikingCampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingInterpretive ProgramsWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233877 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-233877 · La Wis Wis Campground · Packwood WA9 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at La Wis Wis Campground?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 356 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at La Wis Wis Campground. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 33 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 14:17 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at La Wis Wis Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 16 site-date openings at La Wis Wis Campground in the last 7 days, 29 over 30 days and 33 over the last 90.
Which sites at La Wis Wis Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
4 of the 99 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 60 ft. 75 of those 99 sites have a recorded maximum length and 24 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Does La Wis Wis Campground have online availability right now?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, none of the 356 tracked site-nights are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.
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