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.
Description
A Discover Pass or Vehicle Access Pass is required to camp on Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) Lands.
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Location
Public CampgroundCougar Lake is located in Washington
Coordinates
48.4765193 N
120.09601936 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
- Pets
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 6 min from Wenatchee, WA
- 4 hrs 20 min from Seattle, WA
- 5 hrs 8 min from Mount Vernon, WA
- 5 hrs 32 min from Bellingham, WA







