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130 total sitesAbout Cougar Rock Campground
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Hiking
Year-round
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
Parking and Transport
- Parking
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Reviews (1422)
What Guests Are Saying
Cougar Rock Campground offers a beautiful, serene setting with spacious and private campsites, making it an excellent choice for nature enthusiasts. Many reviewers praised the cleanliness of the facilities, including the bathrooms, and appreciated the helpfulness of the staff. While some noted minor issues like the lack of soap and close footpaths to campsites, overall experiences were positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Cougar Rock Campground offers a beautiful, serene setting with spacious and private campsites, making it an excellent choice for nature enthusiasts. Many reviewers praised the cleanliness of the facilities, including the bathrooms, and appreciated the helpfulness of the staff. While some noted minor issues like the lack of soap and close footpaths to campsites, overall experiences were positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Leah P
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2026 • Stayed at: D030, Loop: Loop D
This is the neighboring spot to a bathroom and trash area. Truthfully, not horribly loud but that'll really depend on your fellow campers. The driveway isn't great for car camping but the tent pad is pushed back a bit making it feel a bit more private than you'd expect. Overall, not a bad spot and best for tents.
Leah P
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2026 • Stayed at: E020, Loop: Loop E
This is a nice spot with great views of rainier on the camp road and a decently flat parking spot for car camping.
Dena S
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2026 • Stayed at: C003, Loop: Loop C
Great campground. Spots are too close to each other. Quiet and so close to hiking.
Ellie Jo T
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2026 • Stayed at: C007, Loop: Loop C
Love this place
Jeannie Y
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2026 • Stayed at: C037, Loop: Loop C
It was so amazing. the flush toilets were a luxury and the amphitheater and nightly ranger talks were so cool. the amenities at this campground were so great i will always stay here for mt rainier
Bill M
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2026 • Stayed at: B023, Loop: Loop B
Great place to visit
Gary R
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2026 • Stayed at: C029, Loop: Loop C
Great camping spot. Rangers were very helpful and reactive to our questions and needs. Proximity to Paradise is a big plus, and bear boxes and good bathroom facilities make this a great spot to visit.
While it would be great if they could get their dump station operational, we know we will visit again in the future dump site or no.
Kindall S
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2026 • Stayed at: C006, Loop: Loop C
Great campsite and great location!
John G
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2026 • Stayed at: C010, Loop: Loop C
Beautiful campground and very helpful staff.
Jay R
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2026 • Stayed at: B008, Loop: Loop B
Not the Parks fault. We arrived and parked our truck and trailer in the campsite we wanted and walked back to the Ranger station. We were in a line of people, and come to find out, the site was just snagged by one of them. Ugh! But it was a cloudy drizzly Tuesday, so there were other options. The new site was a tight pull-through, B-8, but I managed to get the 20" trailer in a decent spot and leveled. Restroom nearby needs serious attention. The weather the next 2 days was glorious! Checked Rainier off the bucket list. Oh, and the buffet dinner at the Paradise Inn was really good.
Location & Directions for Cougar Rock Campground
, Longmire, WA 98361 United States
Elevation: 966 ft
Getting There
Cougar Rock Campground is located 14 mi east of Ashford, Washington, on State Route 706/Paradise Road.
Highway access
Cougar Rock Campground is accessible via State Route 706, which is approximately 14 miles from Ashford, Washington.
Nearby National Park
In Mount Rainier National Park
Approximate driving time: 13 min
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
12PM
General
- Please pay attention to campsite maximum limits when selecting a site. If you exceed posted limits, you may be turned away upon arrival if a larger site is not available.
- Maximum two tents per site provided both tents fit within the specified tent pad dimensions. Most campsites can only accommodate one tent.
- Maximum two passenger vehicles per site provided both vehicles fit in the driveway, are not parked on any vegetation, and are clear of the roadway.Maximum one RV and tow vehicle per site provided both vehicles fit in the driveway, are not parked on any vegetation, and are clear of the roadway.
- Motor homes over 35 feet and trailers over 27 feet are not allowed to enter the campground. Turns on loop roads are tight and vehicle damage is likely to occur. There is no working dump station at Cougar Rock.
- There are no electric, water or sewer hook-ups available at individual campsites. Potable water are located near the campground entrance.
- Maximum six people per campsite. Many campsites can only accommodate four or less.
- Reserving multiple individual sites for events or family gatherings exceeding 12 people is not permitted.
- Groups larger than 12 people must stay at Cougar Rock Group Campground.
- Group sites are tent-only. RVs are not permitted.
- There are no shower or laundry facilities located in the park. Portable showers are prohibited.
- Hammocks must be hung within the footprint of the campsite over bare ground.
- Camping fees do not include entrance to Mount Rainier National Park.
- Visit https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/fees.htm to learn more about park fees.
- Only valid America the Beautiful Interagency Lifetime Access, Lifetime Senior, and Annual Senior passes qualify for discounted camping rates. Passes used for discounts must be verified at the campground upon arrival.
- In loops with 7-day reservations, using the sliding window with the intention of booking sites for the weekend (while not occupying your site during the weekdays of your reservation) may result in the cancellation of your entire reservation without a refund as per our discretion.
- Gathering firewood, pine cones, pine needles or any other vegetation found within park boundaries is prohibited.
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
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Last updated: October 21, 2026