Within the Methow Wildlife Area Complex, Cougar Lake operates as a Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife campground that accommodates tent camping on compact sites. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, though several remain closed due to falling tree hazards that limit availability.

The campground sits roughly four miles from campgrounds near Winthrop and provides basic amenities including toilets while allowing pets. Campers should expect no cell service and plan accordingly for communication needs during their stay.

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Location

Public Campground

Cougar Lake is located in Washington

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

48.4765193 N
120.09601936 W

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Connectivity

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Connectivity

Presented byT-MobileT-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
  • signal strength bars
    T-MobileLTE
    Some Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    Verizon
    No Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Toilets
  • Pets

Contact

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Reviewed Jul. 20, 2021

Spectacular campground...worth the wait to get in

Mt.Ranier National Park is just one stunning view after another. This campground is great as a destination or a jumping off point for bigger hikes or excursions. Bathrooms clean. No cell service. Campsites have picnic table and fire ring. Sites are small but perfect for tents. Many of the sites are closed due to falling tree danger. Hope they clear those out soon to make it easier to get a site here.

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  • Review photo of Cougar Lake by JEFFREY W., July 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Cougar Lake by JEFFREY W., July 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Cougar Lake by JEFFREY W., July 20, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cougar Lake have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Cougar Lake does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Cougar Lake?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, some coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.