Cougar Flat
Campground · Washington · 12 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Snoqualmie National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 12
- Bookable sites
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 3,091 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Cougar Flat Campground is nestled into a mountain forest northwest of Naches, Washington. The campground offers an ideal setting for families and outdoor enthusiasts looking for a secluded camping experience in the beautiful Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
Recreation
In addition to being a prime location for hiking, fishing, hunting, horseback riding and mountain biking in summer and early fall, Cougar Flat offers excellent skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling in the winter months.Nearby Bumping Lake offers visitors opportunities to boat, fish, swim or simply relax on its sandy beach.
The campground is a great base camp for day-hikers and overnight backpackers. Several access trails from the area give hikers the chance to create their own excursions.
The American Ridge Trail is a popular among hikers and equestrians, meandering through more than 26 miles of towering forests, mountain meadows and high elevation lakes from the Bumping River to Pacific Crest Trail.
Nature lovers may also want to explore the nearby Goose Prairie Trail.
Facilities
Adjacent to the Bumping River, this campground offers eight standard sites, and four walk-in, tent only sites.Sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are also available. A boat ramp is located at the nearby Bumping Lake campground
Natural Features
Encompassing more than 4 million acres and stretching north to south from the Canadian border to the Goat Rocks Wilderness, the Okanogan National Forest offers countless recreation opportunities.Visitors are afforded stunning scenic views, with high, glaciated alpine peaks, valleys of old growth forest and rugged shrub-steppe country making up the diverse landscape. Elevations range from below 1,000 feet to more than 9,000 feet.
The surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams and diverse forests support an abundance of wildlife, including deer, porcupine, native fish and migratory birds. Endangered and threatened species, including the Northern Bald Eagle, the Northern Spotted Owl, gray wolves and grizzly bears, also find havens in nearby ecosystems.
Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (661) 702-1420 for general information.Nearby Attractions
In the fall, thousands of visitors come to experience white water rafting on both the Tieton and American Rivers.
Visitors enjoy the Mt. Rainer National Park, where interpretive programs and exhibits offer education about the diverse landscape and history of the area.
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), one of the world's premier National Scenic Trails, showcases some of North America's most fantastic scenery, winding its way its way from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington, and is accessible near the campground.
Charges & Cancellations
Cancellations
Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.
A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.
Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
No-Shows
A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.
No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.
Refunds
Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.
Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.
For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.
In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.
The facts
- 12 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: AREA COUGAR FLAT
Site types
- 8 Standard Nonelectric
- 4 Walk To
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, pets allowed.
12 campsites at Cougar Flat
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA COUGAR FLAT | Walk To | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | |
| 002 | AREA COUGAR FLAT | Walk To | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | |
| 003 | AREA COUGAR FLAT | Walk To | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | |
| 004 | AREA COUGAR FLAT | Walk To | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | |
| 005 | AREA COUGAR FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 23 ft | 8 | |
| 006 | AREA COUGAR FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 28 ft | 8 | |
| 007 | AREA COUGAR FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 23 ft | 8 | |
| 008 | AREA COUGAR FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 009 | AREA COUGAR FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 27 ft | 8 | |
| 010 | AREA COUGAR FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 34 ft | 8 | |
| 011 | AREA COUGAR FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | |
| 012 | AREA COUGAR FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 36 ft | 8 |
Getting there
From Naches, take Highway 410 to milepost 88.4, then turn left on Bumping Lake Road and continue for 6 miles.
46.91694, -121.23361 · 46°55'1.0"N 121°14'1.0"W
Typical weather
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| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 10.4 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 4.1 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 6.3 | 10.6 | 10.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Extra Vehicle Fee $11.00
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Cougar Flat
- Can you reserve a site at Cougar Flat?
- Yes, Cougar Flat is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Cougar Flat have?
- 12 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Cougar Flat?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are campfires allowed at Cougar Flat?
- Campfires are allowed at Cougar Flat. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Cougar Flat also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Cougar Flat's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Single site camping : $20.00/night Extra vehicle: $9 / night
Restrictions:
- Trailers 20 ft. max.
Camping near Cougar Flat
- Soda Springs Campground (Bumping River, WA) 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hells Crossing Campground 3.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Salmon Cove Group Site 3.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pine Needle Group Site 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pleasant Valley Campground 4.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- American Ridge Lodge 4.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cedar Springs Campground (Wa) 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- American River Guard Station 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Soda Springs Campground 1 mi · Campground
- Salmon Cove Group Campground 3.9 mi · Campground
- Crow Lake Way Trailhead / Sno-Park 4.2 mi · Facility
- Bumping Lake Campground 4.9 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 541-338-7869
- Email jveulman@goexplorus.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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