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Mount Rainier is in the background with Tipsoo Lake and some flowers in front.
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Thurston · Mount Rainier National Park

Explore Tipsoo Lake

Interested in exploring Tipsoo Lake but don't know what to do? This list should help you find the right activity.

Time needed
0-4 Hours
Season
Summer
Fees
Park entrance fee required. There is no additional activity fee.
Accessibility
Trails mentioned are typically dirt and broken up by rock or log steps and often have some form of elevation gain. Tipsoo Lake is only open to vehicles June-October. Snow might still be present in the area in June and sometimes into July, impacting the accessibility of some activities. Make sure to check trail conditions for the area before heading out. The picnic tables are by the parking lot in a clear gravel or dirt section which can be uneven. The parking lot is paved but has a slope. There is an accessible vault toilet that has a paved ramp.

hiking

Part of Mount Rainier National Park. Conditions change. Check with the managing agency before you travel. Official page.