Washington / Pierce County / Mount Rainier National Park

Cougar Rock Group Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates from late May through early September. Reservations available through Recreation.gov during the operating season.

About

Cougar Rock Group Campground is located on the southwest side of Mount Rainier National Park, 14 miles east of Ashford, Washington. At an elevation of 3,180 feet, the campground is surrounded by thick old-growth forest and sits adjacent to the Nisqually River. The facility is conveniently positioned near Paradise, the most popular destination in the park, which features a lodge, visitor center, and commanding views of the 14,411-foot glacier-clad volcano. The campground offers access to the renowned Wonderland Trail, a strenuous 93-mile route that encircles the park, ideal for experienced hikers and backpackers. An on-site amphitheater hosts interpretive programs focused on the park's natural and cultural history. The campground features one lookout point offering views of Mount Rainier, a still-active volcano that last erupted in the mid 1800s. Summers are dry and cool with daytime temperatures ranging from 60 to 80 degrees, though weather can be variable throughout the park. A short drive to Paradise in summer reveals fields of lush wildflowers in the sub-alpine meadows. The area offers opportunities for sightseeing, hiking, rock climbing, and exploring majestic old-growth forests and tumbling waterfalls.

Directions

Located 14 miles east of Ashford, Washington, on State Route 706/Paradise Road in Mount Rainier National Park.

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