Mount Rainier National Park$60
Cougar Rock Group
Total sites: 5
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Booking Window: 6 months
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Cougar Rock Group Campground, Mount Rainier National Park, WA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Cougar Rock Group Campground is part of Mount Rainier National Park in Washington (1 hr 20 min southeast of South Hill, WA) with an elevation of 3,166 feet. There are a total of 5 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid October. Max equipment length is 20 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $60.00 per night. Some amenities include amphitheater. Activities include hiking trails.
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Campsite Reviews (17)
4.5 out of 5
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| 4 star | 12% | |
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| 2 star | 6% | |
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@SaraW4120773 · Camped on Jun 10, 2025 at Campsite #F2
A matter of circumstances but still a difficult time. I booked a group site a few months back, a few weeks before our visit I received an email that the group sites would be closed for 3 of the 4 days we were booked for and we were spread around in the first come first serve loop instead. These spots were on both sides of the road and had the bathroom in them so it was hard to feel like a unified group at times. Additionally, we didn't have a tent set up in 1 of these spots and we're getting asked multiple times a day from first come first serve people if they could use that spot even though it was marked reserved for our group. The last 2 nights we were there, people just set up camp in the night anyway without asking. There was no where to swim which isn't a huge deal as there was plenty of hiking. But unfortunately it had been warm the day before we got there and there was a burn ban for the entire duration of our stay. It was in the 30s at night, and rained for an entire day and the burn ban wasn't lifted. One member of our group asked the ranger about the burn ban since it had rained so much and he said "a little water doesn't lift the burn ban." It was VERY cold and I would have booked for later but it's the only time I could get a group spot for the Summer, especially because of all the construction in August and Ohanepacosh being closed for the season, but to be placed in the first come first serve section anyway and having people constantly ask for our spot/just using it without asking us while we were freezing and wet just wasn't the week at Rainier we were hoping for. Try to stay here later if possible or just move into someone's spot and hope for the best.
@JorgeM7500F4F3 · Camped on Aug 22, 2024 at Campsite #F1
We couldn't do fire it didn't feel like campimg.
@DongFD96547667 · Camped on Jul 28, 2024 at Campsite #F1
Great camp and our group throughly enjoyed our caming at Cougar Rock. Only one thing is the paper towel in the restroom went out on the first evening, so early.
@HalieG2F75EC72 · Camped on Jul 14, 2024 at Campsite #F4
Great campground for groups! More than enough space and was a great experience
@KimberlyS97588 · Camped on Jun 28, 2024 at Campsite #F5
This was one of the smaller group campsites but still great. Cant wait to go back again! Definitely worth setting an alarm and waking up at 7am to book!
@ParisTD24C85F1 · Camped on Jun 2, 2023 at Campsite #F5
I love this area in Cougar Rock. I've stayed in the group campsites 4 times now. We were able to fit 3 big family tents here. The fire pits (3) were kind of in an awkward position and would be my only complaint, but we made it work.
@KatrinaB976527 · Camped on Aug 2, 2022 at Campsite #F2
Very cool campsite water toilet available. We booked the group camp plenty of space. Tons of wood from fallen trees no need to bring firewood. Must see: paradise skyline trail golden trail mrytle fall Christina fall snow lake reflection lake. Avoid Friday entrance a mile long we camped Tue to Fri will highly recommend avoid weekend
@JoshL1058292 · Camped on Jul 18, 2022 at Campsite #F3
Great place! Love everything about cougar rock group site. Except directly next to us was a group of 4 Ripken. Group sites are for 12 or more. We could have used the site and tried to reserve it, but they had it reserved. Not sure how to resolve this or if nps even cares. But this was not cool on their part.
@SamM7106443 · Camped on Jul 7, 2022 at Campsite #F1
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.
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.
@CharityH391834 · Camped on Aug 24, 2021 at Campsite #F3
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!
@CharityH166 · Camped on Aug 24, 2021 at Campsite #F3
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!
@ZHENGL6776127 · Camped on Jul 28, 2021 at Campsite #F2
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.
@ZHENGL691 · Camped on Jul 28, 2021 at Campsite #F2
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.
@BarbaraB482 · Camped on Jul 15, 2021 at Campsite #F2
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.
@BarbaraB381397 · Camped on Jul 15, 2021 at Campsite #F2
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.
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