Cougar Rock Group Campground

Mount Rainier National Park — riverside, hiking

Location: Longmire, WA, WA

Price: From $60 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (15 reviews)

Season: May through October

Cougar Rock Group Campground, on the southwest side of Mt. Rainier National Park, is conveniently located near Paradise. Group campsite reservations can be made on this page.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cougar-rock-group-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Cougar Rock is a well-maintained national park campground on the southwest side of Mt. Rainier, conveniently located near Paradise with access to hiking trails and visitor center. Google reviews praise the clean grounds, helpful staff, and excellent proximity to major park attractions.

Wildlife alert: Mountain Goat, Hoary Marmot, American Pika, Cascade Red Fox, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Canada Jay, Sooty Grouse, Chestnut-backed Chickadee

Insider tips for Cougar Rock Group Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand This group campground excludes large RVs, keeping the atmosphere quieter and more intimate Located only 20 minutes from major Mt. Rainier attractions including Paradise

Skip Cougar Rock Group Campground if: You need RV hookups—none available at this campground. You require camping outside May through October—seasonal operations only. You prefer isolation—sites are somewhat close together.

Best time to visit Cougar Rock Group Campground: May-October — Verified operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Cougar Rock — Mount Rainier NP (Mount Rainier National Park, WA), Big Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Wa) (ASHFORD, WA), Ohanapecosh Campground (Packwood, WA), La Wis Wis Campground (Packwood, WA).