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130 total sitesAbout Cougar Rock Campground
Activities & Attractions
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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
Cynthia P
VerifiedJuly 22, 2026 • Stayed at: E009, Loop: Loop E
The site itself and the restrooms were clean. The check-in process was fast and easy. It was nice to have running water in restroom and just outside for filling water bottles. Our neighbors were friendly and quiet. We enjoyed walking the grounds after dinner to enjoy the big trees and birds.
Paul G
VerifiedJuly 20, 2026 • Stayed at: D013, Loop: Loop D
Beautiful park and well maintained campground
Ian H
VerifiedJuly 20, 2026 • Stayed at: D014, Loop: Loop D
Camp sites seem well spaced. Was a great jumping off point for Paradise, and Sunrise. Make sure you clean your hands after leaving the bathroom, I think DOGE did a number on maintance. Staff are excellent and are working hard to maintain this fantastic resource in the face of a full on assault on everything good in America
Megan B
VerifiedJuly 20, 2026 • Stayed at: B005, Loop: Loop B
Beautiful sites. Some were pretty small spaces available for tents but wish we had more time to explore around the campgrounds
Scott K
VerifiedJuly 18, 2026 • Stayed at: B031, Loop: Loop B
B31 one of the best sites in B loop and one of the best overall. Tent pad is set up a little higher than the rest of the site and under tree canopy. Cool rocks at the site. Shade almost all day. I think B loop is the best of all the loops, only downside is there is no restroom in B and you have to walk to C or A, not a huge deal.
Jessica G
VerifiedJuly 18, 2026 • Stayed at: C028, Loop: Loop C
We had a great time at Cougar Rock which is well positioned for Paradise. We found all of the campers respectful and the campground was clean.
Bailey L
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 • Stayed at: B002, Loop: Loop B
Clean and quiet campsite!
Jon B
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 • Stayed at: D014, Loop: Loop D
Great site just 10 minutes from Paradise and the Skyline Trail! Natural beauty everywhere!
Colleen K
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 • Stayed at: D008, Loop: Loop D
Being in the park was fabulous. Easy access up to Paradise and down to Longmire. We camped in a 25 ft trailer hauled by a standard Chevy truck. We stayed in D008 and our only issue (kind of a big one) was that there was no way to get our trailer out of the loop due to the turn at the end of the loop. By luck, the two campsites at the turn were empty and we were able to get out by going through those campsites. Could’ve been a big issue!
Theresa V
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 • Stayed at: D030, Loop: Loop D
I was super excited to secure a reservation at Cougar Rock. The campground is beautiful and really well kept. The reason I'm frustrated is that even though the campground is marked "FULL", the reservation loops were only about 60% occupied. When I asked the Rangers about this, they explained that they don't have staffing to go around and see if guests have arrived for their reservation. So, I understand that the park does get the fee for the site, but there are SO MANY PEOPLE who would have loved the opportunity to take a cancelled reservation.
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