Openings · last 7 days
15
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 15 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232466
When Cougar Rock Campground reopens
Cougar Rock Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
61
Openings · last 90 days
61
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dSunday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 24 of 61 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Sunday (39.3%), with Thursday (13) and Friday (11) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 05:00 and 21:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 28 of 61 detected openings (45.9%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 4 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 1–7 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| C038 | 2 | 3.3% |
| B023 | 2 | 3.3% |
| C007 | 2 | 3.3% |
| C015 | 2 | 3.3% |
| D037 | 2 | 3.3% |
Site C038 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 2. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026 · of 176 monitored sites
Of the 4,400 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026): 24 reserved · 2,376 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 2,000 closed. Of the facility's 176 monitored sites, 130 can be reserved online and 46 are first-come, first-served.
No online availability right now
Of the 4,400 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026): 24 reserved · 2,376 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 2,000 closed. A free alert tells you if any date opens online.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 4,400
Reserved (of online inventory)24 / 24
Of the 4,400 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026): 24 reserved · 2,376 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 2,000 closed.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are a mix of reserved, closed, unreleased and non-reservable dates.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 157 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
About Cougar Rock Campground
Overview
Cougar Rock Campground, on the southwest side of Mt. Rainier National Park, is conveniently located near Paradise. Individual campsites are reservable on this page. Group campsite reservations can be made via Cougar Rock Group Campground .
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-the highest in the state and Cascade range. The main attraction at Mount Rainier National Park is the mountain itself, a massive glacier-clad volcano, peaking at 14,411 ft. and dominating the skyline for hundreds of miles. Visitors travel through majestic old-growth forests, past tumbling waterfalls and historic buildings to reach sub-alpine meadows, where world-famous wildflower displays bloom through July and August. Popular activities in the park include sight-seeing, hiking, rock climbing and camping.
Cougar Rock campground is located at an elevation of 3,180 feet. Summers are dry and cool with daytime temperatures ranging from 60 to 80 degrees. Weather throughout the park can be variable, so visitors should come prepared.
Recreation
From the facility, experienced hikers and backpackers can access the well-known, strenuous and beautiful Wonderland Trail, which encircles the park for 93 miles. For those who enjoy learning more about the park's natural and cultural history, there is an on-site amphitheater where interpretive programs are held.
Facilities
Cougar Rock is relatively rustic, but has drinking water, flush toilets and picnic tables at all 173 campsites. This facility is one of only two campgrounds in the park with campsites that can be reserved. Visitors must use extra caution with food storage, as foxes and other animals have been known to frequent the campground looking for food.
Natural Features
Cougar Rock Campground has one lookout point from which campers can view Mt. Rainier. Although it is peaceful now, the still active volcano last erupted in the mid 1800s. The campground is adjacent to the Nisqually River and is surrounded by thick forests. A short drive to Paradise in summer reveals fields of lush wildflowers.
176 monitored sites46 FCFS sitesRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups157 shadedMax party 6
Getting there
Cougar Rock Campground is located 14 miles east of Ashford, Washington, on State Route 706/Paradise Road.
Longmire, WA 98361360-569-6626
CampingInterpretive Programs
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232466 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Cougar Rock Campground?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 4,400 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at Cougar Rock Campground. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 61 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 14:17 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Cougar Rock Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 15 site-date openings at Cougar Rock Campground in the last 7 days, 61 over 30 days and 61 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Cougar Rock Campground?
Sunday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 24 of 61 (39.3%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Which sites at Cougar Rock Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
10 of the 157 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 35 ft.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Cougar Rock Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 4 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 1-7 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
Does Cougar Rock Campground have online availability right now?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, none of the 4,400 tracked site-nights are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.
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