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130 total sitesAbout Cougar Rock Campground
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Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Most popular amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- 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
Sharon D
VerifiedAugust 24, 2023 • Stayed at: D032, Loop: Loop D
The campground was great! The bathrooms were clean with flush toilets, soap, space to put your toiletry bag, and very accessible. with the trail shortcuts around, it was easy to be close to multiple bathrooms. the campsite had sufficient space for our tent and car. the location of the campground is very close to some beautiful lakes that are worth to checkout, specifically during sunset.
Overall, it is what I expected a clean campground would be like :)
deirdre s
VerifiedAugust 24, 2023 • Stayed at: C009, Loop: Loop C
Mount rainier national park was wonderful. Cougar creek was a good campground as a base for great hikes in Paradise area. Very quiet. Appreciate bear box. Dish washing facilities and showers would be much appreciated
Justin D
VerifiedAugust 24, 2023 • Stayed at: E022, Loop: Loop E
We had a great time at Cougar Rock Campground. The sites were sufficiently spaced, the bathrooms were always clean and stocked with toilet paper and paper towels, and the park rangers were friendly. We could see Mt. Rainier from the front of our site (E022) and the stars at night were incredible! We really enjoyed the hike up Narada Falls and Lake Louise was a great spot for swimming. The only complaint I have is about the available firewood. You have to buy it from the gift shop in Longmire and it was $15 for a small bundle. Definitely pick some up in Ashford if you intend to have a campfire.
Daniel R
VerifiedAugust 24, 2023 • Stayed at: E013, Loop: Loop E
Very nice campground if you can get a spot!
Sharon D
VerifiedAugust 24, 2023 • Stayed at: D032, Loop: Loop D
The campground was great! The bathrooms were clean with flush toilets, soap, space to put your toiletry bag, and very accessible. with the trail shortcuts around, it was easy to be close to multiple bathrooms. the campsite had sufficient space for our tent and car. the location of the campground is very close to some beautiful lakes that are worth to checkout, specifically during sunset.
Overall, it is what I expected a clean campground would be like :)
Myckaela H
VerifiedAugust 23, 2023 • Stayed at: B027, Loop: Loop B
the location was great, we were able to hit some hikes early in the morning before the crowds came. downside is how close everyone is. we were in site B27. the first night we didn’t sleep because the people right next to us had a dog barking and were talking extremely loud. however, the next night was great as some people left and it was super quiet. it really depends on who you’re by and if the sites around you are occupied. i do not recommended if you prefer private and off grid camping, but if you can overlook that for proximity to the park then it’s a good option. tent dimensions say 5x7 but we easily fit our 7x9 tent. a perk of this specific site is that the trees block the view from the road so it added some privacy.
Myckaela H
VerifiedAugust 23, 2023 • Stayed at: B027, Loop: Loop B
the location was great, we were able to hit some hikes early in the morning before the crowds came. downside is how close everyone is. we were in site B27. the first night we didn’t sleep because the people right next to us had a dog barking and were talking extremely loud. however, the next night was great as some people left and it was super quiet. it really depends on who you’re by and if the sites around you are occupied. i do not recommended if you prefer private and off grid camping, but if you can overlook that for proximity to the park then it’s a good option. tent dimensions say 5x7 but we easily fit our 7x9 tent. a perk of this specific site is that the trees block the view from the road so it added some privacy.
Daina R
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: C027, Loop: Loop C
Nice quiet campground. Bathrooms were clean.
Daina R
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: C027, Loop: Loop C
Nice quiet campground. Bathrooms were clean.
Andrew B
VerifiedAugust 20, 2023 • Stayed at: B006, Loop: Loop B
Campsite was in a nice central spot and was well kept, however there were large log rounds from fell trees everywhere, limiting space. Additionally, this is definitely a 1 tent site, not a 2 as advertised in the site description. 1 4-person tent barely fit into the tent area.
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