Cougar Rock Group Campground
The campground is currently closed for the season and expected to open May 22, 2026, weather permitting. The RV dump and fill station is closed for the 2026 season. Typical operating season runs late May through early October.
Fire Weather Watch issued July 21 at 8:42PM PDT until July 23 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 655 Black Hills and Southwest Interior Lowlands and Fire Weather Zone 659 West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet. * LIGHTNING...Isolated to scattered thunderstorm coverage is possible across the southern Cascade Mountains and portions of southwest Washington. Thunderstorms will develop late Wednesday night and move from south to north across the area. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Any storms that develop will be capable of gusty and erratic outflow winds between 25 and 30 miles per hour. Outflow winds can occur ahead of and behind storms and cause erratic wind directions. * IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's rate of spread and direction of spread. Thunderstorm outflow winds can be a threat for several hours following the start of a new lightning-caused fire. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area.
From Recreation.gov
The RV dump and fill station is CLOSED for the 2026 season.
About
Cougar Rock Group Campground is located on the southwest side of Mount Rainier National Park, conveniently positioned near Paradise, the park's most popular destination. At 3,180 feet elevation, the campground sits adjacent to the Nisqually River and is surrounded by thick old-growth forest. From camp, experienced hikers can access the 93-mile Wonderland Trail that encircles the park. The campground offers five group sites designed for tent camping only. Each site accommodates between 12 and 40 people with a maximum of 5 passenger vehicles per site. Sites feature fire grates, picnic tables, and access to flush toilets and drinking water. An on-site amphitheater hosts ranger-led interpretive programs during the camping season. The National Park Inn and General Store at Longmire, just 2 miles away, provides food service and supplies including firewood. Summers are dry and cool with daytime temperatures in the 60-80°F range, though weather can be variable. All group sites require advance reservations through Recreation.gov.
Directions
Cougar Rock Campground is located 14 miles east of Ashford, Washington, on State Route 706/Paradise Road.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| matthew_chalup@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (360) 569-2211 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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