Cougar Rock Campground Near Longmire, WA

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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.

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⛺ B001, Loop: Loop B Tent

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🚐 B002, Loop: Loop B RV

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🚐 E023, Loop: Loop E RV

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🚐 E025, Loop: Loop E RV

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🚐 E026, Loop: Loop E RV

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🚐 E027, Loop: Loop E RV

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⛺ E028, Loop: Loop E Tent

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🚐 E029, Loop: Loop E RV

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⛺ E030, Loop: Loop E Tent

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⛺ B001, Loop: Loop B Tent

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🚐 B002, Loop: Loop B RV

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⛺ B034, Loop: Loop B Tent

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Reviews

1422 reviews

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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.

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Adawna W

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October 13, 2023 Stayed at: B035, Loop: Loop B

We love Cougar Rock. We usually camp at the end of the season because it is less crowded. Staff are helpful and friendly

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Raegan H

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October 13, 2023 Stayed at: C037, Loop: Loop C

it was good

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Adawna W

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October 13, 2023 Stayed at: B035, Loop: Loop B

We love Cougar Rock. We usually camp at the end of the season because it is less crowded. Staff are helpful and friendly

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Jeff F

October 14, 2023

Cougar Rock campsite A11 (Loop A) isn't an ideal "tent" campsite. The pad for the tent is only 30-40 yards from the main road leading up to Paradise - lots of traffic. In addition, the position of the campsite in relationship to the Loop A access road stinks . . . (It is in the direct line of all on-coming vehicles; and, after dark, I can't tell you how many times I was blinded by some bonehead with his/her/their bright lights on . . . ) My buddy and I scoped out the other loops available in the Cougar Rock Campground and will definitely be choosing Loop B, Loop C or Loop D in the future.

On the other hand, the Rangers on duty around 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 5 were great . . .

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Jeff F

October 14, 2023

On the other hand, the Rangers on duty around 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 5 were great . . .

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Anjeli D

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October 15, 2023 Stayed at: B034, Loop: Loop B

Spent the weekend in Mount Rainier National Park in early October & had a great stay at Cougar Rock Campground. We came mid-afternoon on a Friday & a number of camping spots were still open. The campground manager was kind & assigned us a spot near the river after I asked if there was one nearby. The campground was clean & well taken care-of, with full working bathrooms & clean running water. Remember to bring your own firewood, as foraging for wood on wilderness land damages the ecosystem (and isn't allowed). The campground sold firewood bundles, but they close at 5pm so come early if that's something you need. So grateful to have nice facilities to enjoy a beautiful weekend in nature!

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Anjeli D

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October 15, 2023 Stayed at: B034, Loop: Loop B

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Mike S

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October 19, 2023 Stayed at: B035, Loop: Loop B

Nice campground but it needs some love. Also the campground was understaffed, only one person that was way overworked and he was dealing with way too long of a line of walk up campers trying to check in.

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Mike S

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October 19, 2023 Stayed at: B035, Loop: Loop B

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Albert S

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December 26, 2023 Stayed at: D040, Loop: Loop D

Be aware if you use a tent, the tent pad is much too close to the fire pit to build a fire.

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Location & Directions for Cougar Rock Campground

, Longmire, WA 98361 United States

Elevation: 966 ft

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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.

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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Longmire

2 mi away

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Mount Rainier National Park

6 mi away

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Ashford

11 mi away

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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Elevation: 2,743 ft

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Nearby

Hiking

Year-round

Hiking

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Water and Hygiene

Cooking and Fire

Parking and Transport

Rates, Sites & Availability

130 Sites Available

130 Sites Available

Summary

Overall rating

Location & Directions for Cougar Rock Campground

Getting There

Nearest town

Highway access

Near Mount Rainier National Park

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

General

Nearby Campgrounds

Cougar Rock Group Campground

Paradise Pines

Alexander's Lodge Yurts

Nearby destinations

Longmire

Mount Rainier National Park

Ashford

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