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130 total sitesAbout Cougar Rock Campground
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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
Paula L
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: C004, Loop: Loop C
Beautiful area. Water available at common spigot and bathrooms were good. Campsite was small but sufficed as we didn’t spend much time there during the day. Campground was only partially open due to time of year. Campground location was convenient
Mark W
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: B032, Loop: Loop B
We were fortunate to get a first come/first serve spot in September. The ranger was nice and super helpful. And the campground is lovely - spaced out well, amazing trees, unique sites throughout. We'll be back!
Mark W
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: B032, Loop: Loop B
We were fortunate to get a first come/first serve spot in September. The ranger was nice and super helpful. And the campground is lovely - spaced out well, amazing trees, unique sites throughout. We'll be back!
Daisy Y
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2025 • Stayed at: B031, Loop: Loop B
I was lucky to snag this spot in the late evening when it was on a first come, first served basis. The site is small, as the tent pad had enough space to fit my 2-person tent comfortably but that was it. Any larger of a tent could be an issue as there's this random log that's standing up-right on the site so that cuts off part of the available surface area. Maybe if the 4-person tent faced the cars, then that could work to get in/out of the tent. In addition, there are about 3 steps up from the car area to the tent pad. The restrooms are close, but not super close as the closest one is in Loop C. Other than that, the spot was great!
The pictures make the driveway look big, but I would say it could fit a 4Runner from a length standpoint before parts of the car start sticking out into the road.
Daisy Y
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2025 • Stayed at: B031, Loop: Loop B
I was lucky to snag this spot in the late evening when it was on a first come, first served basis. The site is small, as the tent pad had enough space to fit my 2-person tent comfortably but that was it. Any larger of a tent could be an issue as there's this random log that's standing up-right on the site so that cuts off part of the available surface area. Maybe if the 4-person tent faced the cars, then that could work to get in/out of the tent. In addition, there are about 3 steps up from the car area to the tent pad. The restrooms are close, but not super close as the closest one is in Loop C. Other than that, the spot was great!
The pictures make the driveway look big, but I would say it could fit a 4Runner from a length standpoint before parts of the car start sticking out into the road.
Emily C
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: C004, Loop: Loop C
Campground was great. Staff assigning sites were excellent and really knew their campground!
Park is wonderful, lots of short, family friendly hikes
Emily C
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: C004, Loop: Loop C
Campground was great. Staff assigning sites were excellent and really knew their campground!
Park is wonderful, lots of short, family friendly hikes
Carolyn W
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2025 • Stayed at: B029, Loop: Loop B
Great sites. Clean restrooms. Nice staff. Fantastic trails!
Carolyn W
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2025 • Stayed at: B029, Loop: Loop B
Great sites. Clean restrooms. Nice staff. Fantastic trails!
Tim J
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: B024, Loop: Loop B
Not sure why 3 loops were closed but got the last site on a weekday in mid-September and we barely fit.
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