Available sites
130 total sitesAbout Cougar Rock Campground
Activities & Attractions
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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
Jennifer L
August 28, 2022
Love this camp ground. The amenities are very nice (clean bathrooms, potable water, big garbage bins that don’t overflow), friendly rangers. But the best part is this campground is the ranger program. I am a 39 year old woman who only recently got into nature-y things. But I am just as excited as any kid to listen to the ranger teaching us about the glaciers. Thank you for this great campground and thank you to the park rangers that work hard to maintain this place!
yoji y
VerifiedAugust 28, 2022 • Stayed at: D040, Loop: Loop D
You can see Mt.Rainier from the campsite. It is located inside the entrance, so you don’t need to be in line the gate.
Christa S
VerifiedAugust 28, 2022 • Stayed at: D006, Loop: Loop D
My husband and I had the best weekend getaway at Rainier! This campground is a prime location, and we hope to make this an annual summer tradition.✨
Raechel D
VerifiedAugust 28, 2022 • Stayed at: E016, Loop: Loop E
We had a great time and will be back again one day!
Jennifer L
August 28, 2022
Love this camp ground. The amenities are very nice (clean bathrooms, potable water, big garbage bins that don’t overflow), friendly rangers. But the best part is this campground is the ranger program. I am a 39 year old woman who only recently got into nature-y things. But I am just as excited as any kid to listen to the ranger teaching us about the glaciers. Thank you for this great campground and thank you to the park rangers that work hard to maintain this place!
yoji y
VerifiedAugust 28, 2022 • Stayed at: D040, Loop: Loop D
You can see Mt.Rainier from the campsite. It is located inside the entrance, so you don’t need to be in line the gate.
RICHARD F
August 29, 2022
Loved the rustic setting, lectures at the amphitheater and the friendly staff
RICHARD F
August 29, 2022
Loved the rustic setting, lectures at the amphitheater and the friendly staff
Neilson N
VerifiedAugust 30, 2022 • Stayed at: D028, Loop: Loop D
We missed our reserved night because of logistics. The next day we arrive at Rainier and I visit this campground for first come first serve camping. There were 12 sites at that time on my phone still available..."ranger" said there were zero available..I walked in and those same spots were empty...not a coincidence. Maybe it was close to the end of the workers shift? I don't understand and I think it's pathetic.
Jason B
VerifiedAugust 30, 2022 • Stayed at: B006, Loop: Loop B
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