Cougar Rock Campground

Mt Rainier
COUGAR ROCK CAMPGROUND
COUGAR ROCK CAMPGROUND
COUGAR ROCK CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Available sites

130 total sites

About Cougar Rock Campground

Cougar Rock Campground, on the southwest side of Mt. Rainier National Park, is conveniently located near Paradise. Individual campsites are reservable on this page. Group campsite reservations can be made via Cougar Rock Group Campground.  Paradise is the most popular destination in the park, with a lodge and visitor center, many miles of hiking trails and a commanding view of the mountain-the highest in the state and Cascade range. The main attraction at Mount Rainier National Park is the mountain itself, a massive glacier-clad volcano, peaking at 14.4 ft. and dominating the skyline for hundreds of miles. Visitors travel through majestic old-growth forests, past tumbling waterfalls and historic buildings to reach sub-alpine meadows, where world-famous wildflower displays bloom through July and August. Popular activities in the park include sight-seeing, hiking, rock climbing and camping. Cougar Rock campground is located at an elevation of 3.2 ft. Summers are dry and cool with daytime temperatures ranging from 60 to 80 degrees. Weather throughout the park can be variable, so visitors should come prepared.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

130 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ B001, Loop: Loop B Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 B002, Loop: Loop B RV
Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 B003, Loop: Loop B RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ B004, Loop: Loop B Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 B005, Loop: Loop B RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ B006, Loop: Loop B Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 B007, Loop: Loop B RV
Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 B008, Loop: Loop B RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ B009, Loop: Loop B Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 B010, Loop: Loop B RV
Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ B011, Loop: Loop B Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 B012, Loop: Loop B RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ B013, Loop: Loop B Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 B014, Loop: Loop B RV
Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 B015, Loop: Loop B RV
Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 B016, Loop: Loop B RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ B017, Loop: Loop B Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ B018, Loop: Loop B Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ B020, Loop: Loop B Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ B021, Loop: Loop B Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ B022, Loop: Loop B Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ B023, Loop: Loop B Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 B024, Loop: Loop B RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ B025, Loop: Loop B Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ B027, Loop: Loop B Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ B028, Loop: Loop B Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 B029, Loop: Loop B RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ B030, Loop: Loop B Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ B031, Loop: Loop B Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 B032, Loop: Loop B RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 B033, Loop: Loop B RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ B034, Loop: Loop B Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 B035, Loop: Loop B RV
Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ C001, Loop: Loop C Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 C002, Loop: Loop C RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ C003, Loop: Loop C Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 C004, Loop: Loop C RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ C005, Loop: Loop C Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 C006, Loop: Loop C RV
Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ C007, Loop: Loop C Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 C008, Loop: Loop C RV
Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ C009, Loop: Loop C Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ C010, Loop: Loop C Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ C011, Loop: Loop C Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 C013, Loop: Loop C RV
Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ C014, Loop: Loop C Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 C015, Loop: Loop C RV
Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ C016, Loop: Loop C Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ C022, Loop: Loop C Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 C023, Loop: Loop C RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 C025, Loop: Loop C RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 C026, Loop: Loop C RV
Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ C027, Loop: Loop C Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 C028, Loop: Loop C RV
Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ C029, Loop: Loop C Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ C030, Loop: Loop C Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ C031, Loop: Loop C Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ C032, Loop: Loop C Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 C033, Loop: Loop C RV
Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ C034, Loop: Loop C Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 C035, Loop: Loop C RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 C036, Loop: Loop C RV
Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ C037, Loop: Loop C Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 C038, Loop: Loop C RV
Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ D001, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ D002, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ D003, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ D004, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ D005, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ D006, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ D007, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 D008, Loop: Loop D RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ D009, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ D010, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ D011, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 D012, Loop: Loop D RV
Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ D013, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ D014, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ D016, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ D017, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ D018, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ D019, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 D020, Loop: Loop D RV
Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ D021, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ D025, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ D028, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ D029, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ D030, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ D031, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ D032, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 D033, Loop: Loop D RV
Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ D034, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 D035, Loop: Loop D RV
Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ D036, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ D037, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ D039, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ D040, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 D041, Loop: Loop D RV
Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ D042, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ D043, Loop: Loop D Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ E001, Loop: Loop E Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ E002, Loop: Loop E Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 E003, Loop: Loop E RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 E004, Loop: Loop E RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E005, Loop: Loop E RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ E006, Loop: Loop E Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 E007, Loop: Loop E RV
Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ E008, Loop: Loop E Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 E009, Loop: Loop E RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 E010, Loop: Loop E RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 E011, Loop: Loop E RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 E012, Loop: Loop E RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ E013, Loop: Loop E Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 E014, Loop: Loop E RV
Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ E015, Loop: Loop E Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ E016, Loop: Loop E Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ E017, Loop: Loop E Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ E018, Loop: Loop E Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ E019, Loop: Loop E Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ E020, Loop: Loop E Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 E021, Loop: Loop E RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ E022, Loop: Loop E Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 E023, Loop: Loop E RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 E024, Loop: Loop E RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E025, Loop: Loop E RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 E026, Loop: Loop E RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E027, Loop: Loop E RV
Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ E028, Loop: Loop E Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 E029, Loop: Loop E RV
Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ E030, Loop: Loop E Tent
Gravel · Yes shade

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.

Review Summary

4.5
1422 reviews
5
64.3%
914
4
24.3%
346
3
6.5%
93
2
2.9%
41
1
2.0%
28

Cynthia P

Verified

July 22, 2026 • Stayed at: E009, Loop: Loop E

5

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.

Clifton G

July 22, 2026

5

Appreciate having a few walkup sites available. Forest Ranger on duty was very helpful and friendly.

Lillian M

July 21, 2026

5

Cougar Rock Campground is an excellent place to stay. I really appreciate they still offer first-come, first-served campsites. In a place as popular and heavily visited as Mount Rainier, that flexibility matters. Not every visitor can plan months ahead, and having an alternative to advance booking helps keep the park more accessible and welcoming. I strongly encourage Cougar Rock to continue offering this option, because it serves an important need and preserves a more traditional, spontaneous camping experience inside one of Washington’s most loved national parks.

david d

July 21, 2026

5

We were in A11. There is a path directly to the bathroom from that side, but it doesn’t go all the way through. It leads to another persons campsite. People were constantly taking the path and confused. I think the people in the site being crossed found it frustrating. Maybe fix this?

Paul G

Verified

July 20, 2026 • Stayed at: D013, Loop: Loop D

5

Beautiful park and well maintained campground

Ian H

Verified

July 20, 2026 • Stayed at: D014, Loop: Loop D

5

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

Verified

July 20, 2026 • Stayed at: B005, Loop: Loop B

5

Beautiful sites. Some were pretty small spaces available for tents but wish we had more time to explore around the campgrounds

Scott K

Verified

July 18, 2026 • Stayed at: B031, Loop: Loop B

5

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

Verified

July 18, 2026 • Stayed at: C028, Loop: Loop C

5

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.

Greg Q

July 18, 2026

5

Excellent campground, conveniently located to the Paradise area and Visitor Center. Restrooms were clean and maintained. Most sites shady. Check site dimensions carefully when booking, they vary widely and only a few sites will accommodate large RV's.

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.

Nearest town

Longmire, WA - 2.3 mi

About 6 min to downtown

Highway access

Cougar Rock Campground is accessible via State Route 706, which is approximately 14 miles from Ashford, Washington.

Nearby National Park

Mount Rainier 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

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