Welcome to Cougar, Washington

Cougar RV Park & Campground is a rustic outdoor getaway and adventure basecamp that provides some of the best camping in Washington state. We are located on the south side of Mount St. Helens in southwest Washington within easy reach of area attractions.

START YOUR CAMPING ADVENTURE

Our campground offers RV sites with full and partial hookups, tent camping, and cozy cabin rentals, making it a good fit for families, road trippers, outdoor enthusiasts, and travelers exploring the Pacific Northwest.

Adventure By Day...

What makes our RV park stand out is its location near some of the region’s best outdoor recreation. Guests have easy access to Ape Caves lava tubes, Climbers Bivouac Trailhead, Lewis River Falls, and four nearby lakes popular for fishing, kayaking, boating, and swimming.

...Campfire Peace By Night

The area is also known for hiking, OHV riding, hunting, snowshoeing, mushroom picking, and wildlife viewing.

...Campfire Peace By Night

The area is also known for hiking, OHV riding, hunting, snowshoeing, mushroom picking, and wildlife viewing.

Adventure By Day...

What makes our RV park stand out is its location near some of the region’s best outdoor recreation. Guests have easy access to Ape Caves lava tubes, Climbers Bivouac Trailhead, Lewis River Falls, and four nearby lakes popular for fishing, kayaking, boating, and swimming.

Snow-covered mountain peaks above evergreen trees under a clear blue sky

Travelers choose Cougar RV Park & Campground because it offers something many campgrounds near Mt. St. Helens cannot: a true outdoor adventure basecamp combined with personal, small-town hospitality and flexible camping options.

Explore the Area

Closer to Adventure

 Unlike larger, more commercial RV resorts, Cougar RV Park gives guests a quieter, more authentic Pacific Northwest experience. Visitors consistently mention the friendly owners, helpful local guidance, privacy, and convenient access to outdoor recreation. 

Small wooden cabin in a wooded campsite with a porch, door, and picnic table among tall trees.

Nature's Symphony

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Black-and-white butterfly resting on white flowers among green leaves
Snow-covered mountains above evergreen trees under a clear blue sky.
Small brown cabin with white door and porch, set among trees on a dirt lot.

Reviews

See what our guests have to say!

Beautiful campground, spaced well. Very chill. Here on a busy weekend and everyone has been so considerate/nice. We arrived late but we're not turned away. Very nice on site management. Five stars cos it's clean, affordable, convenient, and right down the street from shops/the lake. Great stay!

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This was an amazing place! Loved all the huge old trees and the silence! Easy pull through spaces for RV's and beautiful grassy areas for tents ⛺️
Hot showers and restrooms, wifi, and even a little store in case you forgot something. The owners are friendly and very helpful.
I'm coming back again next year!

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Alex A

We have both camped and stayed in your cabins! This place is run so well. The owners are very friendly and work so hard to make your trip special. When we camped, you delivered firewood right to our site! When we stayed in the Cabin in Spring you turned on the heat well before we arrived in the late afternoon and it was so nice and cozy!

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