Know and respect the campgrounds rules, even if you dont understand them all. From the visitor center many miles of hiking trails spread out across the area and commanding views of glacier clad mt rainier will entrance you. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from april until november. Its in the lower elevations of the park so there are not any views of. At cougar point campground, you can see and experience it all right from your campsite. Maps of mount rainier national park wikimedia commons. Yr weather forecast for cougar rock campground, washington.
Cougar rock and ohanapecosh campgrounds operate on a reservation only basis from 01 july through labor day. The rules have been established to protect and respect. Cougar rock campground, eatonville, washington rei. Cougar rock campsite photos and camping information. Rainier national park, is convenient to the paradise area. Note you need to enter the campground at around 6 miles and travel through it. Save to favorites email me this campground travelers booked these nearby. Located in the small quaint town of cougar, washington, on the south side of mt. Cougar rock group campground campground and camping.
Dogs are allowed at cougar rock group campground, but they must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet when outside your vehicle. Cougar rock campground, on the southwest side of mt. Bikes are permitted only as far as ipsut creek campground. Longmire to cougar rock campground snowshoe washington. Cougar rock campground 0 0 300 feet 100 meters nor th mor a g is 0306 dump station amphitheater ranger station picnic area group sites longmire paradise n i s q u a l l y r i v e r wonderland trail. There is also nearby car camping at cougar rock campground. By june, trout should be dispersed throughout the reservoir.
Cougar rock campground is located in the southwest area of the park. Just minutes from big bear and johnson valley, this small area is easy to miss with its few rock pile hills, it almost looks like it could be someones backyard. Generally these types of parks have stricter rules on camping. Located in the issaquah alps, cougar mountain park.
Cougar rock loop via cowell creek and arnold rim trail is a 4. Rainier national park, is conveniently located to the paradise area. For more information on pet restrictions, please call 360 5692211. Obtain backcountry camping permits at the carbon river ranger station. Theres plenty of parking and law enforcement patrols to keep an eye on the lots. Cougar rock campground is adjacent to the nisqually river and is on the southwest side of mt. We opted to save that exploration on our way back to longmire. At campgrounds throughout the park, parking is limited.
But the worker there is very nice to agree us to charge when he. Cougar rock campground washington places of interest on. Cougar rock campground, mount rainier national park. Located aside the nisqually river, all 191 of its campsites are enclosed by a canopy of small to oldgrowth western hemlocks, various cedars, and. Longmirecougar rock area trails 816 all hiking times and distances are roundtrip, unless otherwise indicated. May 05, 2015 nestled in between two small creeks that flow into tlupana inlet is one of the best camping sites on vancouver island. Cougar flat campground has 12 singlefamily campsites and is located along the bumping river in the northern cascade range. Each site provides a picnic table, fire ring, and relatively flat tent pad. The camping view is a comprehensive, photographic resource for camping in western washington. It is a forestry recreation site named cougar creek with old growth sentinels watching over the users who grace its 60 campsites.
Click the image to view a full size gif 200 kb or download the pdf 200 kb. Cougar rock campground is located 14 miles east of ashford, washington, on state route 706paradise road. We were in b20 and it was quiet, practically neighborless and large enough for two big tents and cars. This is two weeks later than the raditional memorial day weekend opening. This electric service may be 20 amp, 30 amp, or 50 amp and may or may not be available at all campsites. Amenities include water, flush toilets, trailer dump station, fire grates, tables, refuse and recycling cans, amphitheater, and hiking trails.
Campground facilities exist for the benefit of all campers. During april and may fish tend to congregate near the dam and around streams entering the reservoir. Cougar rock group campground, eatonville, washington rei. This campground or rv park is a public park managed by a state, federal, or municipal agency. Sewer hookups allow you to drain your gray and black water tanks. Cougar rock is a large campground and the one closest to paradise with over 170 sites in six loops. Fair, temperature 9, 0 mm, light breeze, 2 ms from west. This section of the wonderland trail, leaving from longmire and heading to cougar rock campground, offers a relatively safe moderate snowshoeing experience. Overview cougar rock group campground, on the southwest side of mt. Paradise is the most popular destination in the park, with a lodge and visitor center, many miles of hiking trails and a commanding view of the mountainthe highest in.
We will contact you within 24 hours to arrange payment, finalize the booking, and provide official confirmation. When the snow flies at rainier, its your chance to explore a section of the wonderland in a new way. But dont let this fool you, cougar buttes has everything johnson valley has but in a much. Cougar rock campground longmire, washington campground. Aug 15, 2017 we camped one night in our tent at cougar rock campground in mt. Sites 3, 4 and 5 have a maximum capacity of 25 people per site. It is open for just two months out of the year during the summer peak season. The trails, big game, and tall trees are abundant here in the salmon river mountains. Maximum rv length is 35 feet and maximum trailer length is 27 feet. Enter your email below to be notified when we get access and receive a code. Paradise is the most popular destination in the park, with a lodge and visitor center, many miles of hiking trails and a commanding view of the mountain. Enumclaw expo center rv campground choose your site. From that junction its only a short distance to an open spot where the wonderland trail crosses the nisqually river on a footbridge. Cougar rock group campground campground is located at south hill wa.
Mount rainiers wonderland trail the complete backpacking. Paradise is the most popular destination in the park, with a lodge and visitor center, many miles of hiking trails and a commanding view of the mountainthe highest in the state and cascade range. Cougar rock campround, mount rainier national park. Cougar rock ashford, washington rv park campground. Longmirecougar rock area trails national park service. Turn right onto national forest development road 387 and follow this 6. Book now reservations use the form below to create a tentative booking at cougar creek cabins and campground.
Cougar rock is a great campground to stay at while exploring the paradise area of mt rainier national park. Long term forecast for cougar rock campground the forecast shows the expected weather and precipitation for the afternoon hours. Surficial geology mount rainier national park washington. Cougar mountain regional wildland park is the gem of king countys 29,000acre park system. It is now a five mile hike into ipsut creek campground. Located near the mountains main access point, the paradise area, cougar rock is one of two reservable campgrounds in the park.
Hipcamp is working closely with the government to allow bookings here asap. Youll soon come to a signed junction for the lower loop of the cougar rock campground keep in mind it could get buried in snow. With over 22,000 campground photos and growing daily, covering the olympic peninsula, mount rainier, cascade mountains and more. The snake and columbia rivers flow through eastern washington before joining to cut a passage through the cascades, the northsouth mountain range that dominates the center of the state, rising to 4,392. Cougar rock is located in the southwest area of mt rainier national park, between longmire and paradise. Cougar rock campground 0 0 300 feet 100 meters nor th mor a g is 0306 dump station amphitheater ranger station. Reservations highly recommended although there are first come, first served sites. Cougar rock group campground is not operated by hipcamp and can only be booked externally. This is one of the busiest places in the park with many services and a hotel. Cougar buttes is one of the great offroad areas of southern california that has yet to be discovered by the main stream offroad community. Its a beautiful campground that sits in the shadow of mount rainier,down the road from paradise. The carbon river road to ipsut creek campground is closed at the park entrance because of 2006 flood damage. Cougar rock campground 5 photos ashford, wa roverpass. Longmire is the most popular trailhead for the wonderland trail.
Those using group campsites may need to consult the campground ranger to arrange additional parking. Getting there to the trailhead coming from lakeview take highway 140 headed west, 22. Map legend cougar mountain map on reverse regional. Campground amenities include drinking water and vault toilet.
With 173 individual sites and 5 group sites, along with a variety of nearby attractions, there is something here for just about everyone. Cougar rock campground has one lookout point from which campers can view munt rainier. The forecasts are very accurate the first days, but become less reliable further into the period. Cougar rock is a bit closer to the road than ohanapecosh, so if youre able to book early look for a site near the back of the loops.
Note that the maximum allowable length for motorhomes is 35 feet and 27 feet for trailers and 5th wheels. There are four popular lakes within 20 miles or less of the park for fishing and water sports. A maximum of 5 parking spaces is available at each group site. Even in the mountains at 3,200 elevation it was uncomfortably hot with the daytime temperature near 90. They demand nudity the lost waterfalls sailing curiosity, boquete panama duration. Paradise is the most popular destination in the park. Cougar rock is located between longmire and paradise in the southwest corner of the park. Eight of the campsites are standard and 4 are walkin tent only. Cougar rock campground in mount rainier national park, longmire washington. Cougar rock campground has 173 individual sites and 5 group sites. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Feeling rustic but still want convenience to the main attraction, 14,411foot tall mount rainier. A short drive to paradise in summer reveals fields of lush wildflowers.
Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grate. Mount rainier national park superintendent dave uberuaga advises that cougar rock campground will open to the public at noon on friday, june. Specializing in the photographic view of western washington public campgrounds. Cougar rock campground to open june visit rainier. Weather forecast for cougar rock campground printed. Although it is peaceful now, the still active volcano last erupted in the mid 1800s. Situated between mount rainier national parks two most visited areas, longmire and paradise, cougar rock campground is a popular camping location that gets booked quickly. If you need a campsite with sewer hookups this campground or rv park offers them. Consider reserving a campsite here for your next hunting or fishing trip. Trails and backcountry camp conditions mount rainier. Overview cougar rock campground, on the southwest side of mt.
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