Cougar Rock Campground
Cougar Rock Campground is a national park campground in Washington. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Washington
- Coordinates
- 46.76722, -121.79444
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Day Use Area, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Picnicking, Visitor Center
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 360-569-6626
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
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 rela
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dump Station · under 0.1 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Propane · 31 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 134 designated routes (303 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar Rock Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | $20 | — |
| Cougar Rock Campground | National park campground | 0.1 mi | $10–$60 | — |
| Pyramid Creek Camp | Free campsite | 1.1 mi | Free | — |
| Paradise River Camp | Free campsite | 1.7 mi | Free | — |
| Longmire Stewardship Campground | Private campground | 1.8 mi | — | — |
| Devil's Dream Camp | Free campsite | 2.1 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.