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MUD MOUNTAIN PARK CLOSED

In accordance with public health guidance, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials have closed Mud Mountain Dam Park to support efforts in mitigating the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in our communities.

The Corps of Engineers is committed to doing its part to help keep our city and region healthy and combat the further spread of COVID-19.

Critical operations staff will continue working at the facility to support water management for the region.

Mud Mountain Dam is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood risk reduction dam and recreation facility on the White River near Mt. Rainier in Washington State. Visitors to the facility can view the dam, picnic, hike, bike or ride their horses in a scenic woodland setting.

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Directions

From Seattle: Driving time 60 minutes
1. Take I-5 South to Hwy 18 East,
2. From Hwy 18 take the Auburn/Enumclaw exit
3. At Auburn take Hwy 164 East to Enumclaw
4. Go through Enumclaw and turn left onto Hwy 410 East
5. Go about 6 miles and turn right onto Mud Mountain Road
6. Go 2.5 miles to Mud Mountain Dam Project

From Tacoma: Driving time 60 minutes.
1. Take Hwy 167 to 410 East to Sumner
2. Hwy 410 East through Bonney Lake, Buckley and Enumclaw
3. In Enumclaw stay on Hwy 410 East
4. Go about 6 miles and turn right onto Mud Mountain Road
5. Go 2.5 miles to Mud Mountain Dam Project

Our office hours are from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.  If you need additional information, please feel free to call us.  (206)-316-3019

Hours

Mud Mountain Dam recreation area

 

Park Hours for 2020 (Subject to Change):

Closed until further notice. Please Call 206-316-3019 for more information.

 

Mud Mountain Dam observes the following federal holidays:

Monday, January 20 (Martin Luther King Day)

Monday, February 17 (Presidents' Day)

Monday, October 12 (Columbus Day)

Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day)

Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving)

Friday, December 25 (Christmas)

 

Wading Pool Approximate Open Dates (Subject to Change):

The Wading Pool will remain closed until further notice.

 

Picnic Shelters

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18 small shelters are available on a first come - first serve basis. Two large shelters are available to reserve free of charge. To make weekend reservations, the Chinook shelter requires a minimum of 75 people and the Cayuse shelter requires a minimum of 40 people. Reservations will be made for no later than 2 p.m. on weekends. Reservations may be made for dates between May 1st and September 30th. Rangers begin taking requests at the beginning of the year. Mud Mountain Dam Park Rangers may be reached Monday - Friday at (206) 316-3019. 

 

 

 

 

 

Trails

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The Vista Trail begins at the upper observation deck, which provides views of the White River basin to the north, and Mud Mountain Dam to the south. Descending 1/3rd of a mile down moderately steep switchbacks brings visitors to the lower observation deck, providing a closer view of the dam and it's operational areas. 

 

 

 

The 2-mile Rim Trail follows the White River and provides views of ancient volcanic mudflows and other sedimentary deposits that formed the reservoir rim.  This is an easy hike with terrain that is gentle to slightly sloping and offers spectacular views of the White River canyon and neighboring mountains.

Hikers and mountain bikers can also join horse riders on the River Trail.  This 3.1-mile trail begins at the equestrian parking lot about two miles north of the day use area.  You can wander down through mature and transitional stands of forest on a trail that gradually opens into mudflats along the banks of the White River. You can enjoy unobstructed scenic views, abundant wildlife, and access to the White River.