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Cougar Park and Campground

Its 44 sites are reservable through PacifiCorp Lewis River campground reservations (CampLife), camping costs $32/night; group camp $480 (15 tent sites, 120 people); $8 booking fee, and it is open from Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day. Cougar Park and Campground is a Other Agency campground near Cougar, Washington.

Alert Reservable: PacifiCorp Lewis River campground reservations (CampLife)

Other Agency · Cougar, Washington

Stumps on the Yale Lake shoreline at low water, with Mount St. Helens beyondYale Lake in November 1981, with Mount St. Helens in the background
Stumps on the Yale Lake shoreline at low water, with Mount St. Helens beyondYale Lake in November 1981, with Mount St. Helens in the background1 / 2

Stumps on the Yale Lake shoreline at low water, with Mount St. Helens beyond. Photo: TedQuackenbush, CC BY-SA 3.0

Managed by
Other Agency
Hookups
None

Getting a site

Managed by
Other Agency
Reservations
PacifiCorp Lewis River campground reservations (CampLife) Book a site
Fee
$32/night; group camp $480 (15 tent sites, 120 people); $8 booking fee
Booking window
Up to nine months in advance
Cancellations
Cancel or cut nights: fee of 1 night ($30-$37); under 8 days before arrival: all forfeited; $8 booking fee not refunded

Source: pacificorp.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
44
Tent sites
44
RV sites
0
Group sites
1
Group site capacity
Up to 120 people
Hookups
None
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: pacificorp.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
7 days per reservation; 4 reservations per household per season
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 8 a.m. (no generators)
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours
Pets
Allowed

Source: pacificorp.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
506 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Cougar Park and Campground is open from Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day , at 506 ft.

Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Current conditions

Alert Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: Boat ramp out of service until further notice due to low water on Yale Reservoir; paddlecraft can still reach the water by shoreline portage. The campground is open.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Cougar Park and Campground?
Sites at Cougar Park and Campground are reserved through PacifiCorp Lewis River campground reservations (CampLife) (https://www.camplife.com/Cougar?newres=y). Booking window: Up to nine months in advance.
How much does it cost to camp at Cougar Park and Campground?
Camping at Cougar Park and Campground costs $32/night; group camp $480 (15 tent sites, 120 people); $8 booking fee.
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Cougar Park and Campground?
Cancel or cut nights: fee of 1 night ($30-$37); under 8 days before arrival: all forfeited; $8 booking fee not refunded.
How many campsites does Cougar Park and Campground have?
Cougar Park and Campground has 44 campsites, including 44 tent sites, 0 RV sites, and 1 group site.
Does Cougar Park and Campground have RV hookups?
No. Cougar Park and Campground has no hookups. 0 sites take RVs.
Is there drinking water at Cougar Park and Campground?
Yes, Cougar Park and Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Cougar Park and Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Cougar Park and Campground.
When is Cougar Park and Campground open?
As of 2026-09-29: Boat ramp out of service until further notice due to low water on Yale Reservoir; paddlecraft can still reach the water by shoreline portage. The campground is open. Normally, it is open from Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day.
How long can you stay at Cougar Park and Campground?
The stay limit at Cougar Park and Campground is 7 days per reservation; 4 reservations per household per season.
Are generators allowed at Cougar Park and Campground?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 8 a.m. (no generators)).
Is there cell service at Cougar Park and Campground?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away, T-Mobile shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away, and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away. The FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at Cougar Park and Campground itself. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Cougar Park and Campground?
Cougar Park and Campground is managed by another public agency.

Around Cougar Park and Campground

fishypedia.com · 2.9 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Swift Power Canal, whose mapped center point is 2.9 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Swift Power Canal fishing on fishypedia.com.

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Reservable: PacifiCorp Lewis River campground reservations (CampLife) $32/night; group camp $480 (15 tent sites, 120 people); $8 booking fee
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