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GeneralThe RV dump and fill station is CLOSED for the 2026 season.
About Cougar Rock Group Campground
Number of accommodations: 5
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Reviews (15)
What Guests Are Saying
Cougar Rock Group Campground offers a pleasant experience for families and groups, with ample space, good proximity to hiking trails, and a shaded walking path to Longmire. While some guests faced issues with group site reservations and a burn ban, many enjoyed the campground's atmosphere and the opportunity for exploration. Overall, it is a great spot for camping, especially when booked in advance.
What Guests Are Saying
Cougar Rock Group Campground offers a pleasant experience for families and groups, with ample space, good proximity to hiking trails, and a shaded walking path to Longmire. While some guests faced issues with group site reservations and a burn ban, many enjoyed the campground's atmosphere and the opportunity for exploration. Overall, it is a great spot for camping, especially when booked in advance.
Review Summary
Sam M
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: F001, Loop: Loop F-Group
This reservation system is terrible and a pain to use. The Rainier website and history tells us we can make group site reservations 1 year in advance, but this lame system does not allow that. Further, since this reservation system only allows 60 days in advance (or whatever the number is) you end up having to book the entire week of the dates you actually want in order to get the later days, with the intent of booking more days than needed up front and cancelling those you don't need at the start of period.
For over decade we could simply call Cougar Rock and reserve dates, but no more. Now, calling the campground has rangers telling us to call recreation.gov for more info, and the people we reach there tell us to call the campground to get more info. Lame and lamer.
Everything in life isn't made better by computers or a lack of human contact.
Charity H
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: F003, Loop: Loop F-Group
The group site at Cougar Rock was amazing! This was our first time booking one and we loved having all of our group in one site with plenty of space among ourselves and multiple picnic tables, a restroom close by, and lots of room for the kids to play too. We are planning to stay here again next year!
James C
VerifiedAugust 20, 2021 • Stayed at: F002, Loop: Loop F-Group
Barbara B
VerifiedAugust 7, 2021 • Stayed at: F002, Loop: Loop F-Group
The group camp was wonderful. It was set off by itself. There were 3 or 4 tent sites that were flat. 5 cars could be parked there. Nice fire pit and lots of places to hang a hammock. Close to the paradise side of the mountain. Loved it and well worth the price.
ZHENG L
VerifiedAugust 6, 2021 • Stayed at: F002, Loop: Loop F-Group
The campsite is quiet and clean, with enough space for at least 8 tents, and also it’s the perfect location to go star watch on skyline tail at night.
Location Cougar Rock Group Campground
Address:
Longmire, WA, 98361
United States
Cougar Rock Campground is located 14 miles east of Ashford, Washington, on State Route 706/Paradise Road.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.7672 / -121.794
Elevation: 966 feet
Policies & Rules
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No RVs allowed in the group sites. |
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The number of vehicles per site is limited to 5 passenger vehicles. |
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No firewood gathering is allowed. |
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Please store food properly to protect wildlife. |
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This area is subject to sudden and severe geological hazards such as flooding, landslides and rock fall. |
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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. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralThe RV dump and fill station is CLOSED for the 2026 season.
