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Cougar Rock Campground

, Longmire, Washington, United States

Warning

General

The RV dump and fill station is CLOSED for the 2026 season.

Mt Rainier
Cougar Rock Campground
Cougar Rock Campground
Cougar Rock Campground
Cougar Rock Campground

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 14,411 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 3,180 feet. 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.

Number of accommodations: 129

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 22

Sites & Availability

129 Sites Available

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⛺ B001, Loop: Loop B
6 guests
$20.00
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🚐 B002, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
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🚐 B003, Loop: Loop B
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⛺ B004, Loop: Loop B
6 guests
$20.00
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🚐 B005, Loop: Loop B
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⛺ B006, Loop: Loop B
6 guests
$20.00
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🚐 B007, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
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🚐 B008, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
$20.00
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⛺ B009, Loop: Loop B
6 guests
$20.00
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⛺ B011, Loop: Loop B
6 guests
$20.00
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🚐 B012, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
$20.00
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⛺ B013, Loop: Loop B
6 guests
$20.00
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🚐 B014, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
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🚐 B015, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B016, Loop: Loop B
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⛺ B017, Loop: Loop B
6 guests
$20.00
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⛺ B018, Loop: Loop B
6 guests
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⛺ B020, Loop: Loop B
6 guests
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⛺ B021, Loop: Loop B
6 guests
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⛺ B022, Loop: Loop B
6 guests
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⛺ B023, Loop: Loop B
6 guests
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🚐 B024, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
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⛺ B025, Loop: Loop B
6 guests
$20.00
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⛺ B027, Loop: Loop B
6 guests
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⛺ B028, Loop: Loop B
6 guests
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🚐 B029, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
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⛺ B030, Loop: Loop B
6 guests
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⛺ B031, Loop: Loop B
6 guests
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🚐 B032, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
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🚐 B033, Loop: Loop B
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⛺ B034, Loop: Loop B
2 guests
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🚐 B035, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
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⛺ C001, Loop: Loop C
6 guests
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🚐 C002, Loop: Loop C
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⛺ C003, Loop: Loop C
6 guests
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🚐 C004, Loop: Loop C
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⛺ C005, Loop: Loop C
6 guests
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🚐 C006, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
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⛺ C007, Loop: Loop C
6 guests
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🚐 C008, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
$20.00
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⛺ C009, Loop: Loop C
6 guests
$20.00
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⛺ C010, Loop: Loop C
6 guests
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⛺ C011, Loop: Loop C
6 guests
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🚐 C013, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
$20.00
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⛺ C014, Loop: Loop C
6 guests
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🚐 C015, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
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⛺ C016, Loop: Loop C
6 guests
$20.00
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⛺ C022, Loop: Loop C
6 guests
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🚐 C023, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
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🚐 C025, Loop: Loop C
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🚐 C026, Loop: Loop C
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⛺ C027, Loop: Loop C
6 guests
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🚐 C028, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
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⛺ C029, Loop: Loop C
6 guests
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⛺ C030, Loop: Loop C
6 guests
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⛺ C031, Loop: Loop C
6 guests
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⛺ C032, Loop: Loop C
6 guests
$20.00
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🚐 C033, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
$20.00
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⛺ C034, Loop: Loop C
6 guests
$20.00
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🚐 C035, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
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🚐 C036, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
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⛺ C037, Loop: Loop C
6 guests
$20.00
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🚐 C038, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
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⛺ D001, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
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⛺ D002, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
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⛺ D003, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
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⛺ D004, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
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⛺ D005, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
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⛺ D006, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
$20.00
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⛺ D007, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
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🚐 D008, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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⛺ D009, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
$20.00
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⛺ D010, Loop: Loop D
4 guests
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⛺ D011, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
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🚐 D012, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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⛺ D013, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
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⛺ D014, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
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⛺ D016, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
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⛺ D017, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
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⛺ D018, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
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⛺ D019, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
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🚐 D020, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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⛺ D021, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
$20.00
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⛺ D025, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
$20.00
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⛺ D028, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
$20.00
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⛺ D029, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
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⛺ D030, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
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⛺ D031, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
$20.00
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⛺ D032, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
$20.00
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🚐 D033, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
$20.00
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⛺ D034, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
$20.00
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🚐 D035, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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⛺ D036, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
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⛺ D037, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
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⛺ D039, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
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⛺ D040, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
$20.00
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🚐 D041, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
$20.00
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⛺ D042, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
$20.00
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⛺ D043, Loop: Loop D
6 guests
$20.00
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⛺ E001, Loop: Loop E
6 guests
$20.00
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⛺ E002, Loop: Loop E
6 guests
$20.00
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🚐 E003, Loop: Loop E
No Hookups
$20.00
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🚐 E004, Loop: Loop E
No Hookups
$20.00
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🚐 E005, Loop: Loop E
No Hookups
$20.00
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⛺ E006, Loop: Loop E
6 guests
$20.00
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🚐 E007, Loop: Loop E
No Hookups
$20.00
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⛺ E008, Loop: Loop E
6 guests
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 E009, Loop: Loop E
No Hookups
$20.00
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🚐 E010, Loop: Loop E
No Hookups
$20.00
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🚐 E011, Loop: Loop E
No Hookups
$20.00
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🚐 E012, Loop: Loop E
No Hookups
$20.00
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⛺ E013, Loop: Loop E
6 guests
$20.00
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🚐 E014, Loop: Loop E
No Hookups
$20.00
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⛺ E015, Loop: Loop E
6 guests
$20.00
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⛺ E016, Loop: Loop E
6 guests
$20.00
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⛺ E017, Loop: Loop E
6 guests
$20.00
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⛺ E018, Loop: Loop E
6 guests
$20.00
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⛺ E019, Loop: Loop E
6 guests
$20.00
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⛺ E020, Loop: Loop E
4 guests
$20.00
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🚐 E021, Loop: Loop E
No Hookups
$20.00
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⛺ E022, Loop: Loop E
6 guests
$20.00
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🚐 E023, Loop: Loop E
No Hookups
$20.00
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🚐 E024, Loop: Loop E
No Hookups
$20.00
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🚐 E025, Loop: Loop E
No Hookups
$20.00
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🚐 E026, Loop: Loop E
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 E027, Loop: Loop E
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
⛺ E028, Loop: Loop E
6 guests
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 E029, Loop: Loop E
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
⛺ E030, Loop: Loop E
6 guests
$20.00
/ per night

Reviews (576)

Verified Only

What Guests Are Saying

Cougar Rock Campground offers spacious, clean sites with good privacy and easy access to Mount Rainier trails, making it an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts. The bathrooms are well-maintained, although some reviewers noted a lack of warm water and soap. Challenges include difficult campsite reservations and occasional issues with nearby campers, but the overall experience is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.4
576 reviews
5
62.2%
358
4
26.0%
150
3
6.9%
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Kurtis A

Verified

August 5, 2024 • Stayed at: C010, Loop: Loop C

4

Cougar Rock campground was a great place to stay on our trip to Mount Rainer. The drive to the campground is spectacular. The restrooms were relatively clean, but you could tell their age. The sites are pretty close to each other. I would recommend ear plugs if you are a light sleeper; young kids with us up early in the morning. The proximity of this campground to popular hikes makes choosing this site a no brainer. Overall, this is a great campground and I would recommend it.

Richard S

Verified

August 2, 2024 • Stayed at: B011, Loop: Loop B

5

Nice site, clean restrooms, dish washing station and wonderful checkin ranger.

Daniel C

August 1, 2024

4

Staff at check in were very friendly and polite. Also helpful in directing us to a near by trail head .
The bathroom is very old and not ADA compliant. The toilet stalls are not big enough for someone to access in a wheelchair!!

Darcy F

Verified

July 31, 2024 • Stayed at: B029, Loop: Loop B

5

Cougar Rock campground was a pleasant little surprise! We loved the trees and our spot was absolutely perfect. It had a lot of room and was A pull through site. A short walk to the bathrooms.
My kids and I woke up early one morning and made the short drive to Paradise to hike the skyline trail at sunrise. This was one of the highlights of our whole trip!

Benny Q

July 30, 2024

5

The staff were very friendly, especially my young man with the last name Hahn. We came in on first come first serve and got a good spot. There were a variety of campers and trailer sizes all around us. Relatively clean bathroom. The dish room was super handy. The water pump was great.

Jennifer J

Verified

July 29, 2024 • Stayed at: D021, Loop: Loop D

5

We loved the whole experience! We hiked up at Paradise for several days in early July. I'd probably recommend coming a bit later in July/August because the wildflowers would be amazing then! Be sure to get up early to get a parking spot at Paradise!

Melanie G

Verified

July 28, 2024 • Stayed at: D012, Loop: Loop D

5

We fit with our 25’ travel trailer. It was a little unlevel but nothing crazy. One tight turn in the loop but it was alright. Amazing campground- very close to overlooks and Paradise, huckleberries in the campground and a fun ranger program one night. We will be back

Sarah L

Verified

July 27, 2024 • Stayed at: D008, Loop: Loop D

5

Beautiful campground. Well maintained, quiet, and felt very safe. No cell service for TMobile. The rangers were friendly and we will come back again!

Dana Y

Verified

July 26, 2024 • Stayed at: E025, Loop: Loop E

4

Very nice sites with green belt separating sites. overall pleasant experience.

Audrey E

Verified

July 26, 2024 • Stayed at: D035, Loop: Loop D

5

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Location Cougar Rock Campground

Address:

Longmire, WA, 98361
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 46.7672 / -121.794

Elevation: 966 feet

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Policies & Rules

Category About
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.
General

Maximum two tents per site provided both tents fit within the specified tent pad dimensions. Most campsites can only accommodate one tent.
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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.
General

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.
General

There are no electric, water or sewer hook-ups available at individual campsites. Potable water are located near the campground entrance.
General

Please call the campground office at (360) 569-6626 for same day cancellations or if you will be arriving a day late. If a camper does not check-in at the ranger station by 12:00pm check-out time the day after the scheduled arrival date, their reservation will be cancelled, the camper will incur a $10.00 service fee, and forfeit the first night's camping fee. 
General

Maximum six people per campsite. Many campsites can only accommodate four or less.
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Reserving multiple individual sites for events or family gatherings exceeding 12 people is not permitted.
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Groups larger than 12 people must stay at Cougar Rock Group Campground.
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Group sites are tent-only. RVs are not permitted.
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There are no shower or laundry facilities located in the park. Portable showers are prohibited.
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Hammocks must be hung within the footprint of the campsite over bare ground.
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Camping fees do not include entrance to Mount Rainier National Park.
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Visit https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/fees.htm to learn more about park fees.
General

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.
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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.
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Gathering firewood, pine cones, pine needles or any other vegetation found within park boundaries is prohibited.
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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.

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

The RV dump and fill station is CLOSED for the 2026 season.

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