Can you reserve a site at Cougar Rock Campground?

Yes, Cougar Rock Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Cougar Rock Campground have?

184 sites in total, of which 176 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Cougar Rock Campground?

35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Cougar Rock Campground

Campground · Washington · 176 bookable sites ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Mount Rainier National Park (National Park) · Open Access

176
Bookable sites: 35 ft
Max rig length: up to 6
People per site: 5
Accessible sites: 3,166 ft
Elevation

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.

The facts

176 bookable sites
184 sites in total, including non-bookable
5 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 35 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: Admin, Loop A, Loop B, Loop C, Loop D, Loop E, Loop R

Site types

176 Standard Nonelectric
8 Management

Amenities

Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, grills, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

184 campsites at Cougar Rock Campground

Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
Admin Use/Overflow	Admin	Management	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	—	6
A001	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	25 ft	6
A002	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	35 ft	6
A003	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	17 ft	6
A004	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	25 ft	6
A005	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	30 ft	6
A006	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	27 ft	6
A007	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	17 ft	6
A008	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	6
A009	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	23 ft	6
A010	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	18 ft	6
A011	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	28 ft	6
A012	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	25 ft	6
A013	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	30 ft	6
A014	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	25 ft	6
A015	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	22 ft	6
A016	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	18 ft	6
A017	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	30 ft	6
A018	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	22 ft	6
A020	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Severe	15 ft	6
A021	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	25 ft	6
A022	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	25 ft	6
A023	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	18 ft	6
A024	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	25 ft	6
A025	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	23 ft	6
A026	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	6	♿
A027	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	24 ft	6
A028	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	35 ft	6
B001	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	28 ft	6
B002	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	22 ft	6
B003	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	28 ft	6
B004	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	24 ft	6
B005	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	30 ft	6
B006	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	22 ft	6
B007	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	24 ft	6
B008	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	25 ft	6
B009	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	6
B010	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	24 ft	6
B011	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	6
B012	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	25 ft	6
B013	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	22 ft	6
B014	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	24 ft	6
B015	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	28 ft	6
B016	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	28 ft	6
B017	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	24 ft	6
B018	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	24 ft	6
B019	Loop B	Management	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	25 ft	6
B020	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	22 ft	6
B021	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	6
B022	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	6
B023	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	22 ft	6
B024	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	30 ft	6
B025	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	21 ft	6
B026	Loop B	Management	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	21 ft	6
B027	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	22 ft	6
B028	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	23 ft	6
B029	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	28 ft	6
B030	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	22 ft	6
B031	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	26 ft	6
B032	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	30 ft	6
B033	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	30 ft	6
B034	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	22 ft	2
B035	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	28 ft	6
C001	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	27 ft	6
C002	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	24 ft	6	♿
C003	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	6
C004	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	25 ft	6
C005	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	6
C006	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	27 ft	6
C007	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	6	♿
C008	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	30 ft	6
C009	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	22 ft	6
C010	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	24 ft	6
C011	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	26 ft	6
C012	Loop C	Management	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	28 ft	6
C013	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	30 ft	6
C014	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	24 ft	6
C015	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	25 ft	6
C016	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	22 ft	6
C020	Loop C	Management	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	6	♿
C022	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	6
C023	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	35 ft	6
C025	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	30 ft	6
C026	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	28 ft	6
C027	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	22 ft	6
C028	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	35 ft	6
C029	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	24 ft	6
C030	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	30 ft	6
C031	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	6
C032	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	18 ft	6
C033	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	35 ft	6
C034	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	24 ft	6
C035	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	35 ft	6
C036	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	35 ft	6
C037	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	15 ft	6
C038	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	30 ft	6
D001	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	22 ft	6
D002	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	15 ft	6
D003	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	22 ft	6
D004	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	18 ft	6
D005	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	6
D006	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	26 ft	6
D007	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	22 ft	6
D008	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	35 ft	6
D009	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	16 ft	6
D010	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	16 ft	4
D011	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	6
D012	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	30 ft	6
D013	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	6
D014	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	28 ft	6
D015	Loop D	Management	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	28 ft	6
D016	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	26 ft	6
D017	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	14 ft	6
D018	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	18 ft	6
D019	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Severe	16 ft	6
D020	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	25 ft	6
D021	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	24 ft	6
D025	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	26 ft	6
D026	Loop D	Management	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	35 ft	6
D027	Loop D	Management	Pull Through	Gravel	Severe	20 ft	6
D028	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	21 ft	6
D029	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	24 ft	6
D030	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	22 ft	6
D031	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	18 ft	6
D032	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	21 ft	6
D033	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	28 ft	6
D034	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	25 ft	6
D035	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	30 ft	6
D036	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	15 ft	6
D037	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	26 ft	6
D039	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	19 ft	6
D040	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	25 ft	6
D041	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	30 ft	6
D042	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	18 ft	6
D043	Loop D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	14 ft	6
E001	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	21 ft	6
E002	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	18 ft	6
E003	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	30 ft	6
E004	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	25 ft	6
E005	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	24 ft	6
E006	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	17 ft	6
E007	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	30 ft	6
E008	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	18 ft	6
E009	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	25 ft	6
E010	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	28 ft	6
E011	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Severe	25 ft	6
E012	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	25 ft	4
E013	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	18 ft	6
E014	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	25 ft	6
E015	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	22 ft	6
E016	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	6
E017	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	6
E018	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	6
E019	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	6
E020	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	22 ft	4
E021	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	28 ft	6
E022	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	17 ft	6
E023	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	35 ft	6
E024	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	24 ft	6
E025	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	35 ft	6
E026	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	26 ft	6
E027	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	30 ft	6
E028	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	6
E029	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	30 ft	6
E030	Loop E	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	24 ft	6
R001	Loop R	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	22 ft	6
R002	Loop R	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	6
R003	Loop R	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	26 ft	6
R004	Loop R	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	27 ft	6
R005	Loop R	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	28 ft	6	♿
R007	Loop R	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	28 ft	6
R008	Loop R	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	24 ft	6
R009	Loop R	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	28 ft	6
R010	Loop R	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	25 ft	6
R011	Loop R	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	25 ft	6
R012	Loop R	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	6
R013	Loop R	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	18 ft	6
R014	Loop R	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	18 ft	6
R015	Loop R	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	35 ft	6
R016	Loop R	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	25 ft	6
R017	Loop R	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	35 ft	6
R018	Loop R	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	35 ft	6
R019	Loop R	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	6
R020	Loop R	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	6

Getting there

Cougar Rock Campground is located 14 miles east of Ashford, Washington, on State Route 706/Paradise Road.

46.76722, -121.79444 · 46°46'2.0"N 121°47'40.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 76°F in Aug, down to 36°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	37	40	45	51	60	66	75	76	69	55	43	36
Low °F	26	26	28	31	37	42	46	46	42	35	29	25
Precip in	11.4	8.6	7.5	5.9	4.8	3.7	1.2	1.5	3.5	9.0	13.0	12.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Cougar Rock Campground

Can you reserve a site at Cougar Rock Campground?: Yes, Cougar Rock Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Cougar Rock Campground have?: 184 sites in total, of which 176 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Cougar Rock Campground?: 35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Camping near Cougar Rock Campground

Cougar Rock Group Campground less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA) 8.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Ohanapecosh Campground 10.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Ohanapecosh Group Campground 10.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
La Wis Wis Campground 11.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
White River Campground 11.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Longmire Wilderness Information Center 1.4 mi · Visitor Center
Longmire Museum 1.5 mi · Facility
Henry M Jackson Memorial Visitor Center 3 mi · Facility
Paradise Wilderness Information Center 3.1 mi · Visitor Center
Campground: Big Creek 8.6 mi · Campground
Ohanapecosh Visitor Center 11 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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