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2026 Season availability
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- Potable Water
- Restrooms
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- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
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- 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
Cassandra M
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2026 • Stayed at: D028, Loop: Loop D
lots of privacy and trees between sites. flush toilets. very quiet, peaceful. close to amazing hikes. really kind rangers. no tips other than this is camping so be respectful of nature and pack out what you pack in.
Luis Reynaldo R
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2026 • Stayed at: C003, Loop: Loop C
Me encantó, rente el lugar C3 está cerca de los baños y el agua, muy accesible todo, volvería a rentar el mismo lugar sin duda
Chelsea D
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2026 • Stayed at: D018, Loop: Loop D
This a wonderful campground that is a close drive to all the Paradise entrance hikes, and you can walk directly onto Wonderland trail from camp. We especially enjoyed the fantastic evening ranger program talks, great for adults and kids!!
Devyn L
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2026 • Stayed at: D018, Loop: Loop D
Good campsite. Bathrooms far away to not be a problem
Todd K
September 6, 2026
Cougar Rock campground was the first campground I’ve been to that does a night presentation, which completely changed what I sought out in my future campgrounds as I toured the PNW and Mountain states. The campsites have been the only ones I’ve had that are tiered, which I mean that your car, the table/firepit/common area, and tent site are all separates on their own escalation level. I thought it was cool, but I can see drawbacks too. With the proximity to the Paradise visitor center, the stay here was convenient, and staff pleasant.
Charles L
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2026 • Stayed at: C023, Loop: Loop C
Simply outstanding!
The campground is beautiful and well maintained, the National Park staff was nothing but professional and the proximity to Paradise is unmatched.
The only thing that could possibly been better is if the could have somehow helped me up to Camp Muir!
Would recommend this campground to anyone visiting Mt. Rainier.
Samantha D
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2026 • Stayed at: B006, Loop: Loop B
Tonya D
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2026 • Stayed at: E011, Loop: Loop E
We stayed in E loop and it was a great. It was quiet, the bathrooms were very clean, and it made for a great place to get around the park.
Duane D
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2026 • Stayed at: C034, Loop: Loop C
I like this campground. Quiet. Clean. Lots of places to walk. Close to Paradise.
James H
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2026 • Stayed at: B034, Loop: Loop B
For a full campground in late August a very pleasant experience with good privacy. Campsite was good. Rangers at the check in booth very helpful.
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