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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
jaewon u
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: C032, Loop: Loop C
우린 대한민국에서 온 레이니어 원정대이다. 팀원은 5명이고, 5일간 머물렀다. 조용하고, 깨끗하고, 편안한 5일을 보냈다. 저렴한 비용에 즐겁고 편안하게 보내고 왔다. 물론 우린 7월 20일 08시 레이니어 정상에 모두 올랐다. 캠핑장 덕분인가?^^
Hannah D
July 25, 2026
We were able to secure a site for one night, and then got a first come first serve site for another night. Facilities were all very clean and the Rangers there were very nice and helpful. Both sites we were in were really shaded and incredibly gorgeous. if I was ever in the area, I would absolutely come back.
Megan K
VerifiedJuly 25, 2026 • Stayed at: B024, Loop: Loop B
Loved the campground- especially the Nisqually vista trail and the evening ranger talk at the campground!
Tim F
VerifiedJuly 24, 2026 • Stayed at: C015, Loop: Loop C
Very nice site. A little more separation from your neighbors than most sites. A kind of half circle “driveway” to park in.
Leah S
VerifiedJuly 24, 2026 • Stayed at: C030, Loop: Loop C
Wash station and bathrooms nearby. Amphitheater close with daily ranger talks. Close to Longmire and Paradise.
James J
VerifiedJuly 24, 2026 • Stayed at: D002, Loop: Loop D
Everything was great. Sad about fire ban, but totally understand.
Mary W
July 24, 2026
The rangers who checked us in were great! Enjoyed our stay very much!!
L T
VerifiedJuly 23, 2026 • Stayed at: B029, Loop: Loop B
We enjoyed site B29 with trees and other vegetation growing on 3 sides of the site so that the only other sites in view were across the driveway. Needed to use about 4 inches of blocks to get the Class B level from front to back.
Lorna V
VerifiedJuly 23, 2026 • Stayed at: B006, Loop: Loop B
Site wasn’t level for camper, but it was beautiful! Good staging place for visiting Mt. Rainier.
Mavrick A
VerifiedJuly 22, 2026 • Stayed at: D019, Loop: Loop D
Such a wonderful place to camp. Will come back many times.
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