Cougar Rock Campground
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At a Glance
About Cougar Rock Campground
Cougar Rock Campground is a national park campground at Mount Rainier National Park in Pierce County, Washington. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Cougar Rock Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 35 ft. Campers rate it 4.4/5 across 641 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Mount Rainier National Park include Cougar Rock Group Campground, Ohanapecosh Campground, Ohanapecosh Group Campground and White River Campground.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 223 · 2024: 140 · 2025: 142
Location
Address
Longmire, Washington
Coordinates
46.7672, -121.7944
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •August sees 3,692 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Cougar Rock Group Campground
Mount Rainier National Park
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Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA)
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Ohanapecosh Campground
Mount Rainier National Park
Ohanapecosh Group Campground
Mount Rainier National Park
La Wis Wis Campground
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
White River Campground
Mount Rainier National Park
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Cougar Rock Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Cougar Rock Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Cougar Rock Campground?
August typically sees the highest reservation activity at Cougar Rock Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Cougar Rock Campground right now?
Cougar Rock Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
How often is availability checked at Cougar Rock Campground?
Campsite Tonight monitors Cougar Rock Campground for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 1 min. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.
Can I get a reservation at Cougar Rock Campground?
Yes! 2 campers have recently added Cougar Rock Campground to cart, with stays up to 3 nights. Even when fully booked, cancellations happen regularly. Set up an alert to get notified instantly when a site opens up.
Where is Cougar Rock Campground located?
Cougar Rock Campground is located in Mount Rainier National Park, near Longmire, Washington.
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