Cougar Rock Campground, Mount Rainier National Park, WA

Cougar Rock 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 176 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid October. 171 sites can accommodate RVs between 14 and 89 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $20.00 to $60.00.

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4.1 out of 5

5 star		47%
4 star		17%
3 star		30%
2 star		2%
1 star		1%

@ThomasG8527799 · Camped on Oct 8, 2024 at Campsite #A11

it was late in the season, mid week and First Come First served but very few people so our experience might not be typical of most6 campers. The rangers were helpful, the campsite was quiet. It would be nice if there was a dump station and water fill at the campground though.

@CassieS3896728 · Camped on Sep 30, 2024 at Campsite #C32

Campground was very clean, including the bathrooms, and peaceful. I didn't know if I should expect showers but there were not-- I might have just not looked adequately when selecting this campground though. No complaints. Very happy to stay here and be able to start my hike first thing in the morning already in the park avoiding all the traffic. 10/10.

@MarkW2201412 · Camped on Sep 22, 2024 at Campsite #B30

Conveniently located next to some fun filler hiking trails as well as one of the lodges. Facilities were fine and first come first serve was really appreciated.

@CarlO350BB1CE5 · Camped on Sep 18, 2024 at Campsite #C25

Host was very helpful. Campsites were clean and spacious. Bathroom was typical, a bit worn and dated but otherwise clean. Very convenient location to see Mt Rainier.

@RichardT729403 · Camped on Sep 16, 2024 at Campsite #C16

Restrooms not clean

@BrookePB409B15 · Camped on Sep 16, 2024 at Campsite #A28

Great campground. Walking distance to some hikes.

@SandraN6488972 · Camped on Sep 14, 2024 at Campsite #B17

Great campground. Clean, spaced out well, flushable toilets and convenient access to everything Paradise has to offer. I would definitely camp here again.

@BrianS9986332 · Camped on Sep 9, 2024 at Campsite #A10

Camping Facilities were clean. We chose campsite A-10. Fairly level and easily held our 8ftx9ft tent.Park Rangers were awesome! Very helpful and informative!Very close drive to Paradise Visitors Center (20 minutes)Just across the road from Cougar Rock Campground is the Wonderland Trail. Incredible mountain view and walk along the Nisqually and Paradise Rivers on the easy to moderate hike. You can hike up 1.1 miles to the Carter and Madcap Falls. Hike an additional 1.5 miles past Carter Falls to see Narada Falls. (or you can access trailheads via your vehicle on drive to Paradise Visitors Center, but the trailhead parking areas can be crowded in the afternoons) Recommend doing Reflection Lake early morning as the Sun is behind you and the wind is usually calm that time of day for best pictures. Tons of hikes originate from Paradise Visitors Center.

@TamyL1482629DE · Camped on Sep 9, 2024 at Campsite #C29

Stayed there on a weekday after Labor Day weekend. Able to obtain a campsite right away. Quiet throughout the night. Has bear box, grille (this was restricted due to fire risk), picnic table. Bathroom has mirrors, paper towels, flush toilets. Easy access to trail heads in the Longmire area.

@KirkR1491056 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #B16

Nice clean, quiet, beautiful campsite. The check-in ranger was very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay.

@MatthewB318226 · Camped on Sep 3, 2024 at Campsite #C5

The campground was very clean, and quiet at night, no biting insects to be seen. I appreciate that even though the campground was quite full, I didn't have to hear any generators or music. It seems like every site around me had a bear box, which was very convenient. It was plenty of space to store my food box, water, and cooler. My tent pad was clean and level, very easy and comfortable. The bathrooms are in good condition. Easy access to walking trails.

@GME6B72BC75C60 · Camped on Sep 2, 2024 at Campsite #D3

The campsite was small, and close to other sites around it leaving little space for privacy. But the site and campground was clean and well maintained. Restrooms were also clean and well maintained. Trails nearby were excellent.

@TaylorJC0B4956 · Camped on Sep 1, 2024 at Campsite #E23

Very clean and peaceful!

@NaomiOD058A282 · Camped on Aug 31, 2024 at Campsite #A26

We arrived Saturday morning at 9am (9am timed entry) on Labor Day Weekend with little hope that there would be a first-come spot available. We went right to the campground and got the second to last spot available! So lucky! They took credit card payment - $20. Just a heads up - spot A26 is lovely but the light from the bathroom across from it was glaring into our campsite all night (doesn't go off). We parked a car sideways in our site to block out most of the light, but it wasn't ideal. Still, the stars were INCREDIBLE. I can't wait to go back next year - will be trying to reserve ahead this time.

@RobertaT51F1E0 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #A7

The campground is very conveniently located to access trails and Paradise. Excellent education talks are organized by rangers during weekends. The staff is accommodating and nice. The toilets could be cleaner, but we love coming to this campground and have been doing this for the last three years.

@CorrinneHC171B · Camped on Aug 29, 2024 at Campsite #D11

Great campground! We had plenty of trees around our site and it was quiet at night. We hiked to Carter and Madcap Falls from the campground too, and really appreciated the close access to the trailhead just across the street. The ranger talk in the evening was also great. Would stay again! Loved the proximity to Paradise for hiking, too.

@KayleeB08EB769 · Camped on Aug 29, 2024 at Campsite #E13

It was an amazing campground

@roberty3083877 · Camped on Aug 28, 2024 at Campsite #C28

Very accessible to many pats of the National Park; very large parking area for 2 vehicles; very friendly staff.

@NatalieB7451C4 · Camped on Aug 27, 2024 at Campsite #B17

Really nice, big camp ground. Toilets were very clean. Great location.

@KarliF94B05532 · Camped on Aug 25, 2024 at Campsite #D43

wonderful camp site

@HungP1C2E5D4C3 · Camped on Aug 24, 2024 at Campsite #C25

Big spot, short walk to bathroom which were clean, campsite was nice and quiet in the evening. Close to Carter's Falls trail which was nice.

@HungP1C2E5D4C3 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #C37

Bathrooms were clean and near the campsite. Site was permitted for 15ft rig but we had a 19ft rig that fit just right. Close to the next campsite but not overbearing. Quiet a night. Not much more you can ask for.

@EliC69796C7B93 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #E3

Very quiet and wonderful pines. Good hiking nearby.

@JeanyvesPCE09D · Camped on Aug 22, 2024 at Campsite #B1

Great camp host. Beautiful campground and clean restrooms.

@LyleB2458251 · Camped on Aug 22, 2024 at Campsite #C13

Great location, restrooms were clean. We were close to the restrooms so lots of people kept walking through out campsite to get to the restrooms. Trash bins were convenient. Good hiking close by.

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