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Cougar Rock Campground

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington

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As of September 2026, Cougar Rock Campground is a campground in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington with 130 campsites. Cougar Rock Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Cougar Rock Campground is located at 46.7672° N, 121.7944° W.

people allowed on 126 of 130 sites: 6

Cougar Rock Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Group bookings open: 6 Months
Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days
Maximum reservations at once: 3 reservations
Maximum stay: 28 days
Maximum per transaction: 3 reservations per transaction

Published by Recreation.gov for Cougar Rock Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Cougar Rock Campground

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Standard 130
Accessible 2

What an RV fits

20 ft1 site
22 ft1 site
24 ft4 sites
25 ft6 sites
28 ft4 sites
30 ft5 sites
35 ft2 sites

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: hiking, climbing.

All sites at Cougar Rock Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
B001	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
B002	Loop B	Standard	6	22 ft	-
B003	Loop B	Standard	6	30 ft	-
B004	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
B005	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
B006	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
B007	Loop B	Standard	6	24 ft	-
B008	Loop B	Standard	6	25 ft	-
B009	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
B010	Loop B	Standard	6	24 ft	-
B011	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
B012	Loop B	Standard	6	25 ft	-
B013	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
B014	Loop B	Standard	6	24 ft	-
B015	Loop B	Standard	6	28 ft	-
B016	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
B017	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
B018	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
B020	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
B021	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
B022	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
B023	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
B024	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
B025	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
B027	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
B028	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
B029	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
B030	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
B031	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
B032	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
B033	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
B034	Loop B	Standard	2	-	-
B035	Loop B	Standard	6	-	-
C001	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C002	Loop C	Standard	6	24 ft	Accessible
C003	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C004	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C005	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C006	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C007	Loop C	Standard	6	-	Accessible
C008	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C009	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C010	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C011	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C013	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C014	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C015	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C016	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C022	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C023	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C025	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C026	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C027	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C028	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C029	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C030	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C031	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C032	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C033	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C034	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C035	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C036	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C037	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
C038	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
D001	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
D002	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D003	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D004	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D005	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D006	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D007	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D008	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D009	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D010	Loop D	Standard	4	-	-
D011	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D012	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D013	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D014	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D016	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D017	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D018	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D019	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D020	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D021	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D025	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D028	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D029	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D030	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D031	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D032	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D033	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D034	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D035	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D036	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D037	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D039	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D040	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D041	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D042	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
D043	Loop D	Standard	6	-	-
E001	Loop E	Standard	6	-	-
E002	Loop E	Standard	6	-	-
E003	Loop E	Standard	6	30 ft	-
E004	Loop E	Standard	6	25 ft	-
E005	Loop E	Standard	6	28 ft	-
E006	Loop E	Standard	6	-	-
E007	Loop E	Standard	6	30 ft	-
E008	Loop E	Standard	6	-	-
E009	Loop E	Standard	6	20 ft	-
E010	Loop E	Standard	6	28 ft	-
E011	Loop E	Standard	6	25 ft	-
E012	Loop E	Standard	4	25 ft	-
E013	Loop E	Standard	6	-	-
E014	Loop E	Standard	6	25 ft	-
E015	Loop E	Standard	6	-	-
E016	Loop E	Standard	6	-	-
E017	Loop E	Standard	6	-	-
E018	Loop E	Standard	6	-	-
E019	Loop E	Standard	6	-	-
E020	Loop E	Standard	4	-	-
E021	Loop E	Standard	6	28 ft	-
E022	Loop E	Standard	6	-	-
E023	Loop E	Standard	6	35 ft	-
E024	Loop E	Standard	6	-	-
E025	Loop E	Standard	6	35 ft	-
E026	Loop E	Standard	6	-	-
E027	Loop E	Standard	6	30 ft	-
E028	Loop E	Standard	6	-	-
E029	Loop E	Standard	6	30 ft	-
E030	Loop E	Standard	6	-	-

About Cougar Rock Campground

Overview

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 14,411 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 3,180 feet. 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.

Recreation

From the facility, experienced hikers and backpackers can access the well-known, strenuous and beautiful Wonderland Trail, which encircles the park for 93 miles. For those who enjoy learning more about the park's natural and cultural history, there is an on-site amphitheater where interpretive programs are held.

Facilities

Cougar Rock is relatively rustic, but has drinking water, flush toilets and picnic tables at all 173 campsites. This facility is one of only two campgrounds in the park with campsites that can be reserved. Visitors must use extra caution with food storage, as foxes and other animals have been known to frequent the campground looking for food.

Natural Features

Cougar Rock Campground has one lookout point from which campers can view Mt. Rainier. Although it is peaceful now, the still active volcano last erupted in the mid 1800s. The campground is adjacent to the Nisqually River and is surrounded by thick forests. A short drive to Paradise in summer reveals fields of lush wildflowers.

Nearby Attractions

Mount Rainier National Park is about 50 miles southeast of the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan area.

Charges & Cancellations

If a camper does not check-in at the ranger station by 12:00pm check-out time the day after the scheduled arrival date, their reservation will be cancelled, the camper will incur a $10.00 service fee, and forfeit the first night's camping fee.

Rules and notices at Cougar Rock Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Cougar Rock Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

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.

Please call the campground office at (360) 569-6626 for same day cancellations or if you will be arriving a day late. If a camper does not check-in at the ranger station by 12:00pm check-out time the day after the scheduled arrival date, their reservation will be cancelled, the camper will incur a $10.00 service fee, and forfeit the first night's camping fee.

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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Cougar Rock Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Cougar Rock Campground?

Cougar Rock Campground is rated "Very Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Cougar Rock Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Cougar Rock Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Cougar Rock Campground have?

Cougar Rock Campground has 130 campsites.