Available sites
130 total sitesAbout Cougar Rock Campground
Activities & Attractions
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Year-round
Hiking
Seasonal information
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
Javiera M
VerifiedAugust 7, 2026 • Stayed at: D043, Loop: Loop D
Regarding the place I was assigned, I have nothing to complain about; it was well-maintained and clean. However, there was one detail I didn't like, and that was the bathrooms. While they had toilet paper, they lacked something as basic as hand soap. As for the supposed sink for rinsing dishes, it wasn't working, and it wasn't a real sink at all; it was a toilet bowl
Tim S
VerifiedAugust 7, 2026 • Stayed at: E009, Loop: Loop E
The campground itself was great. It was laid out well and easy to navigate, easy to get in and out of. Our site E-9 was not level at all, which made sleeping in our van less comfortable than we would have liked. I was also disappointed to not have water and for the dump station to be closed.
Amy L
VerifiedAugust 7, 2026 • Stayed at: E004, Loop: Loop E
Booking was easy, the cancellation notifications work great and I was able to secure a spot in the E loop which has no generators and is quieter. There are bear boxes and secure garbage/recycling containers which is also nice and bathroom were clean. You are fairly close to the neighboring sites but most people are out there to relax so not a lot of noise overall. Had no issues at night with noise. Would recommend! It's basic, there is no internet/cell service (which is a plus in my mind) but you're in the mountains so enjoy it!!
Elena V
VerifiedAugust 7, 2026 • Stayed at: B033, Loop: Loop B
Camping spaces are spacious, well maintained, quiet, and offer spaces of shade and sun.
Shelby S
VerifiedAugust 8, 2026 • Stayed at: D007, Loop: Loop D
Well maintained campground
Jeff B
VerifiedAugust 8, 2026 • Stayed at: D043, Loop: Loop D
The legend displaying available sites was difficult to differentiate. I selected what appeared to be an open site, followed the prompts to reserve and paid for it only to find out it wasn't actually an available site. My family arrived to a completely full campground.
Julia J
VerifiedAugust 8, 2026 • Stayed at: B033, Loop: Loop B
It’s very sad to see the campground as well as the park in such disarray. The grounds are shameful where it’s obvious nobody has worked on cleaning up the grounds.
Daniel P
VerifiedAugust 8, 2026 • Stayed at: B002, Loop: Loop B
Facilities were clean and functional, can't ask for more.
Artem P
VerifiedAugust 9, 2026 • Stayed at: D033, Loop: Loop D
Great campground, nothing fancy but clean with a good amount of space between sites. You’ll need to store food in the bear box. No large RVs, and it’s nice and quiet.
Ashley S
VerifiedAugust 9, 2026 • Stayed at: D029, Loop: Loop D
It was pretty cool. Wish I could have seen the bats but i didn't want to disturb them while they slumbered.
Wish people would follow the rules but you can't that. Some people never learn.
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