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Cougar Rock Campground is located on the south side of the park, on the road between Longmire and Paradise. It is in a steep valley with the Nisqually River across the main road. Thick forest extends through the whole campground providing privacy for campsites. Access to the Wonderland trail is across the road with waterfalls a moderate hike away. Less than 15 minutes of driving can take you to the trails and facilities at Longmire or Paradise.

Reservations can be made online or by telephone 1-877-444-6777. Cougar Rock campsites tend to open in mid to late May as weather allows. From opening until the end of June, all open sites are first-come, first-serve. Reservations are accepted up to 6 months in advance.

Published campsites

total Sites

179

group

5

horse

0

tent Only

78

electrical Hookups

0

rv Only

24

walk Boat To

0

other

0

Published camping fees

Campground Site Fee

$20 · Fee to camp in one campsite in the campground with up to 2 tents and 6 people (unless immediate family) for one night.

Discount Campground Site Fee

$10 · With an America the Beautiful Access or Senior Pass, the card holder can get a discounted rate for a campsite. A single campsite can have up to 2 tents and 6 people (unless immediate family).

Group Site Fee

$60 · If you plan to use the group sites at Cougar Rock or Ohanapecosh campgrounds between Memorial Day weekend and Columbus Day, you must make reservations. Groups of 12 or more are permitted only in specific group sites. Group sites are designed for tent camping only so RVs are not permitted. At campgrounds throughout the park, parking is limited. Those using group campsites may need to consult the campground ranger to arrange additional parking. Maximum groups sizes vary by site.

Amenities

trash Recycling Collection

Yes - seasonal

toilets

Flush Toilets - seasonal

internet Connectivity

No

showers

None

cell Phone Reception

No

laundry

No

amphitheater

Yes - seasonal

dump Station

No

camp Store

No

staff Or Volunteer Host Onsite

Yes - seasonal

potable Water

Yes - seasonal

ice Available For Sale

No

firewood For Sale

Yes - seasonal

food Storage Lockers

Yes - seasonal

Accessibility and facilities

wheelchair Access

The campground road and parking spurs are paved. Campsites consist of packed dirt of gravel with a picnic table, fire pit and tent pad.

internet Info

Public wifi is available in the Jackson Visitor Center at Paradise. The wifi has limited bandwidth and can be slow during times of high volume.

cell Phone Info

Cellular service is spotty at best, and varies with service provider. Please contact the cellular providers directly to ask for a coverage map.

fire Stove Policy

Campfires are only allowed in the designated fire pit at each campsite. No gathering of wood allowed though firewood can be purchased at stand in campground or at the Longmire General Store.

rv Allowed

1

rv Info

Cougar Rock Campground is located in a steep river valley on the side of Mount Rainier. The loops do include some sharp curves. There are a limited number of pull-throughs. No hook-ups are available though there is a dump station near the campground entrance. Loop E allows no generator use.

rv Max Length

35

trailer Max Length

27

ada Info

Accessible restrooms are located at the Cougar Rock campground. There are four wheelchair accessible sites within the campground. An America the Beautiful Access Card is required for these sites. The amphitheater is also accessible using a wooden ramp.

trailer Allowed

1

access Roads

Paved Roads - All vehicles OK

classifications

Developed Campground

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