Best Glamping near Cougar, WA

Lone Fir Resort in Cougar houses several boutique camping options where visitors experience elevated outdoor stays just minutes from Mount St. Helens. The resort features glamping accommodations with comfortable sleeping arrangements, private access to resort amenities, and a central location for exploring volcanic landscapes and forest recreation areas. On-site facilities include a swimming pool, game room, and restaurant with delivery service to campsites. The property maintains strict quiet hours to ensure a peaceful atmosphere while providing proximity to natural attractions like Ape Cave and Yale Lake. A short drive connects guests to hiking trails, lava tubes, and scenic viewpoints throughout the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. One guest shared, "Fantastic little campground with unique cabins and a fantastic staff! You can see the love and pride the owner has in this property!"

Eagle Cliff Campground complements the area's glamping scene with specialized accommodations near the Swift Reservoir and Lewis River. While traditional sites exist, the property also maintains elevated glamping options that serve as a welcome respite for explorers. The campground sits at the junction of Mount St. Helens and Gifford Pinchot National Forest, functioning as a convenient base for accessing volcanic hiking trails, including Ape Caves, June Lake, and Ape Canyon trails approximately 30 minutes away by forest road. A well-stocked camp store operates daily from 7am to 7pm, offering local hiking information, trail conditions, and essentials for glampers. The on-site pizza restaurant attracts day hikers and provides a social atmosphere during peak seasons. According to a camper, "If you've been camping or hiking for days on end without any amenities, this place will feel like an oasis," highlighting the property's appeal to those seeking comfort after wilderness adventures.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Cougar, Washington (51)

1. Lone Fir Resort
6 Reviews
Cougar, WA
1 mile
Website
+1 (360) 238-5210
"They are very strict about quiet hours. There is a pool, gameroom, restaurant and store. Easy access to Mt. St. Hellens, Ape cave and Yale lake. Very beautiful area!"

"The best things about Lone Fir Resort are the location and the restaurant. "
2. Merrill Lake Campground
6 Reviews
Cougar, WA
3 miles
Website
+1 (360) 577-2025
"There are 8 walk in sites and one drive up site, all first come first serve discovery pass required. Some sites are larger than others, but in ours we were able to fit two 6ptents and one 2p tent."

"Pit toilets, lake access, close to Mt. St. Helens activities. Four miles from Cougar."

3. Cougar RV Park and Campground
5 Reviews
Cougar, WA
0 miles
Website
+1 (360) 238-5224
$25 - $125 / night
"Cougar is a relaxed campground worthwhile as a base camp for the south side of Mt St Helens and its great lava tubes and forest hikes, so we ended up staying a second night as it had good hot showers,"

"We happened to be tucked away in a corner closer to the road (which didnt bother us at all). No real bathrooms close to us, just portables which were very clean so again no problem for us!"
4. Paradise Point State Park Campground
35 Reviews
La Center, WA
23 miles
Website
+1 (888) 226-7688
"Like others have said there is some noise from I-5. Inside our enclosed trailer that was converted we barely heard the noise, This was at night with complete silence in our camper."

"Close to freeway for easy access. Nice walking paths. Typical state park yurt set up."

5. Lake Merwin Camper's Hideaway (MEMBERS ONLY)
2 Reviews
Yacolt, WA
9 miles
Website
+1 (360) 247-5589
"There is lake access and a boat ramp, camp office, seasonal restaurant, indoor pool (extra fee), bathhouses with showers, laundry facilities, and a dump station for RV’s."

"It has a wonderful lake and is huge. I've gone there many times in the last 38 years. Love it"
6. Eagle Cliff Campground
5 Reviews
Cougar, WA
14 miles
Website
+1 (360) 558-1431
$10 - $70 / night
"The campground was busy over the weekend, but was nearly empty and quiet by the time Sunday night rolled around."

"Nice flat camping area, picnic bench fire pit, a bit of a mosquito challenge but not too bad. Lots of families, and maybe even groups. Has showers, which is what we mainly booked for."

7. Lake Merrill- State Forest
1 Review
Cougar, WA
3 miles
Website
+1 (360) 577-2025
"9 campsites available, but when we got there they were all taken so we took a spot right beside the lake. Fly fishing allowed. Has a bathroom and access to non-potable water."
8. Seaquest State Park Campground
46 Reviews
Silverlake, WA
30 miles
Website
+1 (360) 274-8633
"Campsites were clear and a decent size with picnic table and a fire pit with a grill. The bathrooms have hot water and were clean. I was very impressed."

"Went paddle boarding nearby in a great lake and took the time to drive up to Mt. St. Helens."

9. Iron Creek Campground
19 Reviews
Randle, WA
30 miles
Website
+1 (541) 338-7869
$27 - $50 / night
"Picnic table, fire pit, clean toilet structure. Site managers nice enough to help us with our drive to view St. Helens, which was a personal highlight, to see St."

"It is close to the Ape Caves at Mount St. Helens. The sites are pretty secluded. My only complaint would be the bathrooms."
10. Oxbow Regional Park
38 Reviews
Corbett, OR
38 miles
Website
+1 (503) 797-1850
$25 / night
"One of the new playgrounds, right before the boat launch, features a trail with a mud kitchen, two a-frame tents and a big area where you can use fallen logs and branches to build shelters."

"They have hot showers, flushing toilets and every site has a fire pit. There is distance between you and other guests but if you want to meet your neighbors you can."

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Mike G.
Traveler
May. 27, 2019
Oxbow Regional Park
Close to the city with awesome playgrounds
The park just added two nature playgrounds that are pretty fantastic. One of the new playgrounds, right before the boat launch, features a trail with a mud kitchen, two a-frame tents and a big area where you can use fallen logs and branches to build shelters.

The other nature playground is right across from the old playground (still in use) and has a wooden water course with a hand pump and an elevated wooden plank course.

Camping can be a little loud since it's a popular spot and there are no pets allowed, but it's barely 30 minutes away from Portland and right on the Sandy River.
Jill T.
Legend
Sep. 30, 2018
Lost Lake Resort And Campground — Mt. Hood National Forest
Gorgeous!! Bring hiking shoes & a headlamp.
The only thing missing from this amazing camping spot is electricity and running water. Otherwise, it’s perfect! Absolutely gorgeous view of Mt. Hood, tons of hiking, a beautiful lake and camping spots for everyone. They have walk-in spots, yurts, a-frames, RV spots, a horse camp and even a few rooms at the lodge. Make sure to spend at least 3-4 days!
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Michele S.
Traveler
Aug. 29, 2019
Lost Lake Resort And Campground — Mt. Hood National Forest
Beautiful, well maintained, generous sized campsites
Tent sites are large and spaced out so your not right next to your neighbors. It’s a little bit of a walk to the lake but enjoyable. We stayed in the A-frame cabin which is right off the parking lot so can be busy but is a generous size lot and has some shrubbery and trees for privacy. there’s a trail out right out the back of the lot. The cabin is small and rustic. Non motorized lake. Canoe, paddle board and boat rentals available and I highly recommend.
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Brooke S.
Traveler
Jun. 4, 2023
Merrill Lake Campground
Great little campsite for last minute adventures
There are 8 walk in sites and one drive up site, all first come first serve discovery pass required. Some sites are larger than others, but in ours we were able to fit two 6ptents and one 2p tent. All campsites have a fire ring and picnic table. You’ll still see and hear your fellow campers, but it does seem semi private. Make sure to bring toilet paper, the bathroom seems to never be stocked. Make sure to haul out all trash.

You can’t use motorized boats and can only fly fish in the lake, but a very nice 1 mile hike is adjacent to the day use area. Also very close to Cougar for gas and supplies for emergencies. Driving distance to popular day hikes. No cell service.
Raskol B.
Scout
Aug. 14, 2021
Merrill Lake Campground
Mountain top lake campground
Incredible, free, private. Tent sites only, short hike in from parking lot, bring your own everything. Pit toilets, lake access, close to Mt. St. Helens activities. Four miles from Cougar.
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Celina M.
Legend
Jul. 9, 2018
Cougar RV Park and Campground
Good Base Camp for Mt St Helens
This campground is under very new ownership and the owners are some of the friendliest we’ve met to date. They are also in the process of renovating the property to make improvements. So as I review this it is with the anticipation of all the great changes to come.

Most of the tent sites had a decent amount of space, and the perimeter ones were a little more private too. We did see some campers set up on the roadside—not sure if they knew what they were getting at the time (I wouldn’t want to be right on the road).

There were some decently sized RV spots, but the pull through spaces looked a little crowded.

There are only two bathrooms, each having a toilet and shower in a self contained unit. Naturally, if two people are showering this means that all flush toilets are also occupied. There are two porta-potties to accommodate for this. The owners did keep the bathrooms as clean as possible—but the bathrooms could use some renovating themselves and have a musty smell. There is laundry on site. It’s not the quietest campground we’ve stayed at (not the noisiest either) and it might benefits from clearly defined quiet hours.

Two blocks away there are two gas stations with mini-markets.

Only a few minutes away are the Cougar and Beaver recreation areas in the Lewis River. It only takes 10 minutes to get to Mt St Helens Ape Cave, Trail of Two Forests and Lava Canyon area.
Colin B.
Scout
Dec. 24, 2021
Roamer Sites - Oregon
Fast WiFi, skate park, gym, tramps
This place is incredible. First to cover the basics.

The internet is super fast - I was getting 75mbps up/down when I was in my tent.

They have power/water hookups at each parking spot. The glamping tents have heaters, lights etc. There are heated indoor bathrooms with nice free hot water showers just a short walk away.

This place is at a year round camp/school that has multiple skate parks, trampolines, mountain biking courses, all season ski jumps etc. it’s an action sports camp.

They provide things like firewood and ice which they put in your cooler.

The people are super nice and accommodating. Ask for Jim - he handles all the camping stuff.
Crystal C.
Legend
Mar. 6, 2020
Lewis & Clark State Park Campground
Traditional Camping Option Within Short Drive Of Mount St Helens area
When venturing to Mount St Helens area I wanted to find a campground relatively close by to stay before visiting the next day. I found Lewis and Clark State Park along the way and opted to give it a shot for an overnight. The site looked comfortable and quiet and was well shaded and welcoming.

Pulling into the campground I noticed several areas to enjoy recreationally alongside camping including public park areas with covered outdoor kitchen zones perfect for those enjoying the area for day use. Additionally there were several areas with play equipment and outdoor activities for singles or the family to enjoy.

Pulling into the camping loop area sites were well spaced and shaded by large vibrant trees. Soft mosses lined walkways and created a feeling of being deep into the forest without being far removed from actual civilization and it was a nice departure from many of the more commercial looking camps of the area which lacked the forest feel.

The camp site I chose was equipped with the standard amenities of a picnic table and fire ring and the pull in section was just large enough for my smaller car. Throughout camp I did notice some sites were designed specifically for tent campers while others would cater better to larger units. Something unique about this location was it offered bike in campers sites as well with much smaller pull in areas but just as much space to spread out and set up their tents.

The bath house was very nice as it was heated and had hot water, though when I was there I did encounter a slight concern with using this bathhouse because there was a current e coli water warning which was displayed throughout camp on all water spigots. This left me more than a little leary about using the water in the bathroom turning what could have been a warm amazing shower into a bit of a concerning experience.

Because of this concern I noticed they had hand sanitizer placed in the restrooms, which was a great concession considering the issue at hand.

While this was a campsite I did enjoy, I feel as though with the water concerns I could not fully embrace all the features of camp which did hinder me slightly from fully being able to embrace all of the options. Should I return to this area I would check in advance to see if the water was a concern before staying another night.

The campground, like many in the area, advocate recycling. Not only will you find trash cans and dumpsters throughout camp but you will also find recycling barrels scattered throughout camp. I truly enjoyed this feature of the park as it is making a difference in the bigger picture and you can commonly find items created from recycled items such as benches and tables located throughout various state parks as continued improvements occur.

All in all, for someone just wanting to enjoy a night at a quiet campground this would be a great one to check out in the area. While it lacks some of the amenities of other campgrounds in the area which are more destination style camps it has a lot of charm for those wanting to enjoy fun with family or friends in a more traditional camping style.

TIPS:

Check in advance for water related issues not only at this campground but others in the area.

Make a stop just before the entrance of the park at the Jackson House Historic Site. This site is a major portion of the area’s rich history and with several unique signs which walk you through the significance of the area you will be enriched by this short stop.

Make sure you have a Discover Pass!! Any stay in Washington you will want to make sure you have this pass.
Ashley B.
Legend
Sep. 27, 2018
Seaquest State Park Campground
Campground near Mt. Saint Helen's
This is a campground on one of the roads leading to Mt. Saint Helen's. It was a decent sized campground with RV spots, tent spots, group spots, and walk-in spots. It had a huge playground area as well as a day use site with covered shelters within the park. The visitor center was a short 1 mile walk from the campground that had an under road tunnel leading under the highway. From the visitor center here was an additional path through the marsh with views of Mt. Saint Helen's, or at least I think there are views the smoke was so thick we could not see the mountain. At night the campground had a great Junior Ranger program with a very enthusiastic park ranger that kept the almost 50 people/kids entertained. She was great at engaging all the kids and teaching them about the park, highly recommend this for anyone bringing kids. For being completely full the nights we were there it was pretty quiet with only the occasional noise coming from the nearby highway.

We stayed in the group site, spot 60/61. Since we booked the group site we were required to book both of the spots at the same time. It was the smallest group site I have ever seen. There was barely room for the 3 tents we set up and originally we would have had almost 6, which would not have fit in this spot. There were 2 large tables as well as 2 fire pits, however 1 fire pit was inches away from the bushes and would not have been good for people to sit around. Luckily the other fire pit was great and we were all able to sit around it. The bathrooms and water were close by.

There were other sites that were much bigger and would be able to accommodate larger groups. I would not waste my money on the group site if you need more then 4 tents, honestly 3 was a squeeze. It's a great campground for those that are spending multiple days in Mt. Saint Helen's since it was a very short drive away.