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

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Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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Upcoming 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

Ben J

Verified

July 16, 2022 • Stayed at: B001, Loop: Loop B

5

One of the most beautiful camp grounds in one of the most beautiful places. We booked one night but the next 2 nights were booked out but the recreation.gov staff booked us another site for those next two nights so we were able to stay the whole time we needed which was fantastic. Unforgettable experience and stay.

Cheryl F

Verified

July 16, 2022 • Stayed at: C008, Loop: Loop C

4

Enjoyed camping here! Mt Rainier was massive and covered in snow, a sight to behold!
Our CG site was very spacious, and we were close to many great hiking trails. I was a little disappointed because a large number of trees had been taken down in the campground due to disease.

Wei G

July 19, 2022

5

营地非常有人气,工作人员也非常热情!下次还想去!

Shaunna B

Verified

July 19, 2022 • Stayed at: E002, Loop: Loop E

5

Just a very relaxing experience. Restrooms were clean, and the campground was quiet. Mt. Rainier as a whole is a life event you’ll never forget!

Wei G

July 19, 2022

5

营地非常有人气,工作人员也非常热情!下次还想去!

Shaunna B

Verified

July 19, 2022 • Stayed at: E002, Loop: Loop E

5

Just a very relaxing experience. Restrooms were clean, and the campground was quiet. Mt. Rainier as a whole is a life event you’ll never forget!

Charlie W

Verified

July 21, 2022 • Stayed at: D006, Loop: Loop D

5

Spent 2 nights at Cougar Rock. Campsite was clean and roomy - we three were in a van and a tent. Rangers were personable and helpful. Bathrooms clean and stocked. Be aware that only certain loops have a bear box in each campsite. Hiking, weather, and views were terrific.

Bree B

July 21, 2022

4

Katie M

Verified

July 21, 2022 • Stayed at: C028, Loop: Loop C

5

This campground is beautiful! The rangers and the camp host were so polite and personable. We stayed in loop C and this loop has a very tight turn at the end of it and we barely fit. The trees had damage so other people have definitely hit them multiple times. Our site was C28, a very long pull through. We have a 30 ft trailer with a 20 ft tow vehicle. We could not pull through this site due to a tree, but we were able to back in the trailer with ease. Any longer than us would probably not be able to successfully drive through the loop. Out site was huge and quite far away from other campers. The kids loved how much room there was to play under the trees. This is a very wooded campground and it was wonderful to relax under the trees. This campground is within walking distance of the Carter Falls trailhead, I highly recommend this hike as well as this campground!

Danielle G

Verified

July 21, 2022 • Stayed at: C030, Loop: Loop C

5

Beautiful campsite, peaceful and had just what we needed

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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