Mount Rainier National Park$20
Cougar Rock
Closed for the season
Total sites: 180
Booking Window: 6 months
Booking Window: 6 months
3,166 ft
46°F
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Cougar Rock Campground, Mount Rainier National Park, WA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Cougar Rock Campground is part of Mount Rainier National Park in Washington (1 hr 43 min southeast of Auburn, WA) with an elevation of 3,166 feet. Cougar Rock Campground is rated 4.1 stars from 529 reviews. There are a total of 180 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid October. 175 sites can accommodate RVs between 14 and 89 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $20.00 to $60.00. Some amenities include sewer hookup, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Campsite Reviews (682)
4.2 out of 5
| 5 star | 51% | |
| 4 star | 19% | |
| 3 star | 24% | |
| 2 star | 2% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@AlyssaP8829786 · Camped on Oct 8, 2025 at Campsite #A22
Beautiful site.
@alexandra2D151 · Camped on Oct 2, 2025 at Campsite #B5
Beautiful Campground, close to Paradise, very friendly Ranger!
@GarrettH2F1A85 · Camped on Sep 30, 2025 at Campsite #A27
The restroom was cleanish, but it felt old and as if it only gets cleaned once a week whether it needs it or not. The campground was perfect for our little dome tent and the trees were close enough to rig up a fly for us to cook under...because it rained on us the entire time. We didn't mind, we were mostly dry all night.It was first come, first served for spots since we camped at the beginning of October.Highly recommend Cougar Rock when it was after school started back...can't speak to it during peak season.
@Siddharth3E92A · Camped on Sep 27, 2025 at Campsite #C10
Excellent campground, top support from rangers and team. Would love to come back and camp/hike again here. :)
@MichaelR189137 · Camped on Sep 27, 2025 at Campsite #B16
Ive never had a bad camping experience but our neighbors absolutely destroyed this trip for us. They decided to park in our campsite which at first isnt a big deal I thought it was weird they waited until we walked to the bathroom to make the move. Its that they were in and out of their car opening and closing every door multiple times like they were making sure they still worked. Then theyd start the car opening and close the doors some more and then drive away. The first time was a bit annoying mostly confusing but its happened several more times all after quite hours and every time theyd shine their headlights directly at our tent and wake us up. After the third time I tried to confront them but they sped away in their car when they saw me approaching. The facilities themselves were great bathrooms clean garbage picked up I wish there was a way to get one of the rangers involved with ridiculous behaviors like this late at night.
@TiggyS0C4B7592 · Camped on Sep 27, 2025 at Campsite #B24
Wonderful campsite
@VincaSE75E6877 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #A24
Great campground! Was grateful for the first come, first serve protocol in the fall. Josh and the rest of the camp managers were very helpful and friendly, and made our stay a pleasure. Everyone was super considerate and friendly, except for that one couple with the fussy, loud child at 12am, but, hey, can't win them all, so bring ear plugs!
@MelissaK867058 · Camped on Sep 24, 2025 at Campsite #C32
The campground is nice, facilities are adequate and its in a great location. the sites are a bit close together here but I didnt mind. We car camped for one night and had no issues.
@DaleL7469266 · Camped on Sep 24, 2025 at Campsite #C1
Beautiful area, well maintained, convenient to trails.
@PaulaLCE62577B · Camped on Sep 23, 2025 at Campsite #C4
Beautiful area. Water available at common spigot and bathrooms were good. Campsite was small but sufficed as we didnt spend much time there during the day. Campground was only partially open due to time of year. Campground location was convenient
@EricM3719593 · Camped on Sep 23, 2025 at Campsite #C8
Took one or two different hikes/walks every day. It was great.
@DaisyYA35A4B31 · Camped on Sep 22, 2025 at Campsite #B31
I was lucky to snag this spot in the late evening when it was on a first come, first served basis. The site is small, as the tent pad had enough space to fit my 2-person tent comfortably but that was it. Any larger of a tent could be an issue as there's this random log that's standing up-right on the site so that cuts off part of the available surface area. Maybe if the 4-person tent faced the cars, then that could work to get in/out of the tent. In addition, there are about 3 steps up from the car area to the tent pad. The restrooms are close, but not super close as the closest one is in Loop C. Other than that, the spot was great!The pictures make the driveway look big, but I would say it could fit a 4Runner from a length standpoint before parts of the car start sticking out into the road.
@OlafS5E615859F · Camped on Sep 22, 2025 at Campsite #A25
This is a very pleasant campground to stay at when you visit Mt. Rainier. We are able to get a campsite in the shoulder season easier than in August.
@CurtisA6919896 · Camped on Sep 21, 2025 at Campsite #A13
Many, if not most, of the sites are not level. It was challenging to get our camper van reasonably level. And there is no WiFi coverage in the campground - you need to get near a visitor center to get coverage.
@ChrisA3029244 · Camped on Sep 21, 2025 at Campsite #A6
Cougar Rock campground is a cute campground in an awesome environment. However, sites were generally not level, no services, no dump or potable water fill. There is no cellular service in the area and because of the tree coverage, solar and Starlink are problematic. The campground does offer small bathrooms with flush toilets, utility sink, bottle fill station and bear safe food storage.
@MarkW2201412 · Camped on Sep 20, 2025 at Campsite #B32
We were fortunate to get a first come/first serve spot in September. The ranger was nice and super helpful. And the campground is lovely - spaced out well, amazing trees, unique sites throughout. We'll be back!
@NiallCDDB1DADB · Camped on Sep 18, 2025 at Campsite #A10
Excellent help from a Park Ranger.
@TimJ3301132 · Camped on Sep 17, 2025 at Campsite #B24
Not sure why 3 loops were closed but got the last site on a weekday in mid-September and we barely fit.
@CarolynWF74EA4 · Camped on Sep 17, 2025 at Campsite #B29
Great sites. Clean restrooms. Nice staff. Fantastic trails!
@EmilyC1289829 · Camped on Sep 16, 2025 at Campsite #C4
Campground was great. Staff assigning sites were excellent and really knew their campground! Park is wonderful, lots of short, family friendly hikes
@DavidC2858387 · Camped on Sep 16, 2025 at Campsite #A23
The Rangers were super friendly and helpful. The campground and facilities were great. It was nice to have so many hiking trails to take right out of the campground plus the short drive to Paradise to hike the trails up there.
@LauraB4922005 · Camped on Sep 16, 2025 at Campsite #B27
Great campsites. Clean and quiet. There were no gender neutral restrooms which would have been nice.
@LaurieF3425140 · Camped on Sep 16, 2025 at Campsite #C16
Camped at a first come first serve site in mid-September for two nights. Easy reservation process with the Visitor Center the next day (we came in after hours). Limited sites open that time of year, but great to have several restrooms in each loop and nice, quiet sites while visiting the park.
@maxm8CC756D5C9 · Camped on Sep 15, 2025 at Campsite #C22
First time to camp at Cougar Rock. I will be back.
@MichaelH990269 · Camped on Sep 14, 2025 at Campsite #B15
Very scenic campground. Arrived on a Sunday and there were lots of first come first served sites available.
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