Cougar Rock Campground (Washington)

Cougar Rock Overview

Cougar Rock campground is adjacent to the Nisqually River and is on the southwest side of Mt. Rainer National Park. The campground is a bit rustic and has 173 campsites for tents, trailers and RVs (up to 35 feet), as well as drinking water, dump station, vault and flush toilets. The area provides a good jumping off spot to hike in the Paradise area with many hiking trails to choose from including the rather difficult, but hauntingly beautiful Wonderland Trail.

Each campsite has a table, fire ring, grate and food storage locker. Be sure to store your food as there are foxes and other animals that like to cruise the campground looking for a snack. Tent campsites can accommodate up to two tents per site.

Our favorite Cougar Rock campsites are: A4, A5, A9, A21, A28, B4, B11, B14, B15, B20, B22, B25, B29, C6, C11, C15, C23, C34, D6, D11, D12, D20, D33, D35, E7 and E140.

The 14, 411 foot  Mount Rainier National Park offers some great photo opportunities and visitors can also enjoy  the old-growth forests, waterfalls, hiking, climbing, fishing, sight-seeing, biking and wildlife viewing.

Ohanapecosh and White River are two other campgrounds in Mount Rainer National park.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Comfort Station
• Drinking Water
• Dump Station
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets, Vault Toilets)

Activities

• Backpacking
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Rock Climbing
• Visitor Center
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing