How do I make a Washington state park reservation?

Washington state park campgrounds book on washington.goingtocamp.com. Campgrounds on federal land book on Recreation.gov. PermitSnag does not book for you: we send the opening, and you book it there.

How many Washington campgrounds does PermitSnag track?

289. That is the full list on this page, read from our live campground data.

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Washington Campgrounds and State Park Reservations

PermitSnag tracks 289 Washington campgrounds and tells you by text or email when a booked site opens. Washington's state parks book through GoingToCamp at washington.goingtocamp.com, the same system Tacoma Power uses for its reservoir campgrounds. When the site you want is booked, set a free PermitSnag alert and we'll text or email you the moment it opens up.

Washington campgrounds book through these systems

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Washington campgrounds by forest and park

The national forests, parks and field offices we check in Washington. Open one to see every campground in it.

Olympic National Park campgrounds

Mount Rainier National Park campgrounds

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Washington campgrounds by booking system

The 108 campgrounds we check in Washington that our records do not place in a national forest, national park or BLM area, grouped by the system that books them.

Washington state parks and Tacoma Power (GoingToCamp) (81)

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Mount Rainier National Park, Washington

COUGAR ROCK GROUP CAMPGROUND

Overview 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. Individual campsites are reservable via Cougar Rock 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 main attraction at Mount Rainier National Park is the mountain itself, a glacier-clad volcano of immense proportions. At 14,411 feet, it dominates the skyline for hundreds of miles. Visitors travel through majestic old-growth forest, past tumbling waterfalls and historic buildings to reach sub-alpine meadows, where world-famous wildflower displays are seen through July and August. Popular activities in the park include sight-seeing, hiking, rock climbing and camping.The Cougar Rock area is located at an elevation of 3,180 feet. Summers are dry and cool with daytime temperatures in the 60 to 80-degree range. 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 but 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 The group campground has five campsites and is located within the general Cougar Rock Campground. Sites are relatively rustic, but have drinking water, flush toilets and picnic tables. All group campsites must 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 The 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. Nearby Attractions Mount Rainier National Park is about 50 miles southeast of the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan area.

How Washington campsite alerts work

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We check availability every minute on Pro, and hourly on the free plan, looking for cancellations and new openings.

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When a site opens up, we send you the opening by email or SMS with a direct link to book.

Washington campground questions

How do I make a Washington state park reservation?: Washington state park campgrounds book on washington.goingtocamp.com. Campgrounds on federal land book on Recreation.gov. PermitSnag does not book for you: we send the opening, and you book it there.
How many Washington campgrounds does PermitSnag track?: 289. That is the full list on this page, read from our live campground data.
How do I get an alert when a Washington campground has a cancellation?: Open the campground on this page, pick your nights and set an alert. We check every minute on Pro and every hour on the free plan, and we text or email you with a booking link when a site opens.