Cougar Rock Campground
Hosted by National Park Service
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Cougar Rock Campground, on the southwest side of Mt. Rainier National Park, is conveniently located near Paradise — 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 the Cascade range. Cougar Rock is relatively rustic, but has drinking water, flush toilets and picnic tables at all 173 campsites. This facility is one of only two campgrounds in the park with campsites that can be reserved. Visitors must use extra caution with food storage, as foxes and other animals have been known to frequent the campground looking for food. 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. The campground has one lookout point from which campers can view Mt. Rainier. Although it is peaceful now, the still active volcano last erupted in the mid 1800s. The campground is adjacent to the Nisqually River and is surrounded by thick forests, and a short drive to Paradise in summer reveals fields of lush wildflowers. The main attraction at Mount Rainier National Park is the mountain itself, a massive glacier-clad volcano peaking at 14,411 ft. 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. Cougar Rock is at an elevation of 3,180 feet; summers are dry and cool with daytime temperatures ranging from 60 to 80 degrees, but weather throughout the park can be variable, so visitors should come prepared. The park is about 50 miles southeast of the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan area.
Location
A001
Loop A · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
- Max Num of People
- 6
- Max Vehicle Length
- 25
- Shade
- Yes
Campsites176
Longmire, WA
To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Amenities
Accessible campsites
1 site
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Site features
Driveway surface
Gravel
Max vehicle length
Typically 24 ft, up to 30 ft
Site length
Up to 25 ft
Car
Caravan / camper van
Fifth wheel
Up to 27 ft
Pickup camper
Pop up
RV
Typically 27 ft, up to 35 ft
RV / motorhome
Typically 28 ft, up to 35 ft
Small tent
Tent
Trailer
Typically 21 ft, up to 27 ft
Camping
Interpretive Programs
Rules & policies
Check-in
12:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
People per site
Up to 6
Vehicles per site
Typically 1, up to 2
Camping equipment required
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