About Cougar Rock Campground
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Hiking
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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
Darcy F
VerifiedJuly 31, 2024 • Stayed at: B029, Loop: Loop B
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!
Darcy F
VerifiedJuly 31, 2024 • Stayed at: B029, Loop: Loop B
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!
Richard S
VerifiedAugust 2, 2024 • Stayed at: B011, Loop: Loop B
Nice site, clean restrooms, dish washing station and wonderful checkin ranger.
Richard S
VerifiedAugust 2, 2024 • Stayed at: B011, Loop: Loop B
Nice site, clean restrooms, dish washing station and wonderful checkin ranger.
Clairie M
VerifiedAugust 5, 2024 • Stayed at: E022, Loop: Loop E
Excellent campsite. We had a great time there. The only downside I need to say - and please consider it - was the toilet situation! That was horrible.
No toilet paper. Only two sinks and one of them was not working at all and they were very dirty. Please, do something about it.
Kurtis A
VerifiedAugust 5, 2024 • Stayed at: C010, Loop: Loop C
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.
Clairie M
VerifiedAugust 5, 2024 • Stayed at: E022, Loop: Loop E
Excellent campsite. We had a great time there. The only downside I need to say - and please consider it - was the toilet situation! That was horrible.
No toilet paper. Only two sinks and one of them was not working at all and they were very dirty. Please, do something about it.
Kurtis A
VerifiedAugust 5, 2024 • Stayed at: C010, Loop: Loop C
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.
Leah C
VerifiedAugust 6, 2024 • Stayed at: C004, Loop: Loop C
Great campground close to Paradise. Clean restrooms. No cell service.
Leah C
VerifiedAugust 6, 2024 • Stayed at: C004, Loop: Loop C
Great campground close to Paradise. Clean restrooms. No cell service.
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.
Near Mount Rainier National Park
The closest entrance is: Nisqually Entrance
Approximate drive: 7.4 mi · 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