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Food scene
Open seasonally, mid-April through early October. The B&G is an outdoor restaurant offering pizza, burgers, wraps, salads, sandwiches, wine and beer.
Live Music is featured on Saturday evening's from Memorial day through Labor Day.
Rainier BaseCamp is also the home of RMI Expeditions (climbing guide service) and Whittaker Mountaineering. It is where all RMI guided climbs of Mt. Rainier begin and end, which adds to the fun atmosphere of the setting.
38 locals recommend
Base Camp Grill
30027 WA-706Open seasonally, mid-April through early October. The B&G is an outdoor restaurant offering pizza, burgers, wraps, salads, sandwiches, wine and beer.
Live Music is featured on Saturday evening's from Memorial day through Labor Day.
Rainier BaseCamp is also the home of RMI Expeditions (climbing guide service) and Whittaker Mountaineering. It is where all RMI guided climbs of Mt. Rainier begin and end, which adds to the fun atmosphere of the setting.
The Bunkhouse features a Cafe and Espresso bar offering light breakfast fair and ice cream. Hours vary depending upon the season.
19 locals recommend
Whittaker's Bunkhouse
30205 WA-706The Bunkhouse features a Cafe and Espresso bar offering light breakfast fair and ice cream. Hours vary depending upon the season.
Located 1/4 of a mile from the Hideaway.
Drive-through Coffee/Espresso Hut, opens at 5am weekdays and 6am on weekends.
6 locals recommend
Rise & Grind
29508 Washington 706Located 1/4 of a mile from the Hideaway.
Drive-through Coffee/Espresso Hut, opens at 5am weekdays and 6am on weekends.
The Trailhead Bar & Grill is a true bar setting for those 21 and over, open until 12am nightly.
It's located just East of the property offering a basic menu of burgers and bar type food. They do offer breakfast on Saturday & Sunday beginning at 8:00am.
32 locals recommend
Highlander
30319 WA-706The Trailhead Bar & Grill is a true bar setting for those 21 and over, open until 12am nightly.
It's located just East of the property offering a basic menu of burgers and bar type food. They do offer breakfast on Saturday & Sunday beginning at 8:00am.
Well rounded menu options and great pie! Located approximately 4 miles up SR 706 towards the entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park.
55 locals recommend
Copper Creek Inn & Restaurant
35707 WA-706Well rounded menu options and great pie! Located approximately 4 miles up SR 706 towards the entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park.
Paradise Village is a Ukrainian bakery and restaurant located about a 3/4 of a mile away.
19 locals recommend
Paradise Village Hotel & Restaurant
31811 WA-706Paradise Village is a Ukrainian bakery and restaurant located about a 3/4 of a mile away.
Owned by Lhakpa Gelu & Fulamu Sherpa, the Wildberry is open seasonally from May-September each year. They offer traditional American Mountain Menu along with our
select few - Authentic Sherpa-Himalayan Cuisine of Nepal.
42 locals recommend
Wildberry Restaurant
37718 WA-706Owned by Lhakpa Gelu & Fulamu Sherpa, the Wildberry is open seasonally from May-September each year. They offer traditional American Mountain Menu along with our
select few - Authentic Sherpa-Himalayan Cuisine of Nepal.
Speciality Retail and Rental Store
WM is a specialty retail and rental store offering everything you need to play in Mt. Rainier National Park.
Rental items include: Tire Chains (required to enter from 11/1 to 4/30), hiking boots, snowshoes, poles, backpacks, warm apparel, cross-country skis, and everything needed to attempt a climb of Mt. Rainier.
Additionally, the staff at WM stay informed on park opening/closing, weather reports, and local trail conditions.
18 locals recommend
Whittaker Mountaineering
30027 WA-706WM is a specialty retail and rental store offering everything you need to play in Mt. Rainier National Park.
Rental items include: Tire Chains (required to enter from 11/1 to 4/30), hiking boots, snowshoes, poles, backpacks, warm apparel, cross-country skis, and everything needed to attempt a climb of Mt. Rainier.
Additionally, the staff at WM stay informed on park opening/closing, weather reports, and local trail conditions.
Mountain Climbing Guide Service
Interested in Climbing Mt. Rainier in the future?
RMI offers guided climb and ski mountaineering expeditions on Mt. Rainier as well as climbs on Mt. Baker, Mt. Shasta, the North Cascades and international expeditions.
Founded in 1969 by Lou Whittaker, RMI Expeditions is one of the largest and most respected Mountain Guide Services in North America.
The RMI headquarters are located at Rainier BaseCamp, just a short walk from the Overlook/Hideaway rentals.
RMI Expeditions
30027 WA-706Interested in Climbing Mt. Rainier in the future?
RMI offers guided climb and ski mountaineering expeditions on Mt. Rainier as well as climbs on Mt. Baker, Mt. Shasta, the North Cascades and international expeditions.
Founded in 1969 by Lou Whittaker, RMI Expeditions is one of the largest and most respected Mountain Guide Services in North America.
The RMI headquarters are located at Rainier BaseCamp, just a short walk from the Overlook/Hideaway rentals.
City advice
Don't miss
Mount Tahoma Trails Association
MTTA maintains a system of hiking and cross-country skiing trails outside of Mt. Rainier National Park. Several with huts you can rent for the night (depending upon current Covid policy), use a restroom, or just pack a picnic and take break from the hike up while enjoying the views. Most trails are dog friendly with a leash requirement.