Mud Mountain Dam (White River) ECTran71 / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
About this site

Upon completion in 1948, Mud Mountain Dam was the highest rock and earth-filled dam in the world.

USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Mud Mountain Dam (White River)

PASSLANDS ✦ AMBIGUOUS SEE THE SOURCE CHECK

Maybe — confirm before you go.

Army Corps site — the pass gives 50% off day-use fees only and never covers camping. Confirm at the gate.

Where it is
47.1400, -121.9317
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Common questions

Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Mud Mountain Dam (White River) — always confirm with the managing site before you go.

Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?

Maybe — Army Corps site — the pass gives 50% off day-use fees only and never covers camping. Confirm at the gate. Check with the managing agency before you go.

Yes Can you camp at Mud Mountain Dam (White River)?

Yes — camping is available. Reserve ahead where required; you can check availability on Recreation.gov.

Depends Can you have a campfire?

Sometimes — campfires are subject to seasonal fire restrictions and bans. Always check current fire conditions first.

Yes Are there hiking trails?

Yes — trails here include Weyerhauser Mainline Road, Rim Trail, River Trail, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.

Yes Can you watch wildlife or birds here?

Yes — Mud Mountain Dam (White River) is a spot for wildlife and bird watching. Keep your distance and never feed animals.

Yes Can you bring a dog?

Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.

Depends Are drones allowed?

Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.

Nearby sites

Mount Rainier National Park JD Hascup Photo National Park Service

Mount Rainier National Park

Confirmed

Your pass covers the $30 park entrance fee.

Auto and ATVScenic DrivingAstronomy
WA · Entrance fee
Keechelus Lake Joe Mabel / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Reclamation

Keechelus Lake

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Reclamation honors the pass at only a handful of sites — confirm before you rely on it here.

BoatingFishingHunting
WA · Fee unknown
Clear Lake Reservoir Public domain · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Reclamation

Clear Lake Reservoir

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Reclamation honors the pass at only a handful of sites — confirm before you rely on it here.

BikingBoatingCamping
WA · Fee unknown
Easton Diversion Dam United States Bureau of Reclamation / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Reclamation

Easton Diversion Dam

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Reclamation honors the pass at only a handful of sites — confirm before you rely on it here.

BoatingCampingFishing
WA · Fee unknown