Dear Don’t Move Firewood
Can we bring our own firewood to Cougar Rock campground in Mount Rainier National Park? Thanks.
Sincerely,
Upcoming Washington Camper
Dear Upcoming Washington Camper,
Yes, it looks like Cougar Rock Campground in Mount Rainier National Park allows you to bring your own firewood- but they highly recommend it was gathered or purchased within 50 miles of the park. The park itself prohibits collecting firewood within the boundaries, so bringing in local firewood is going to be the best option for sure. Washington state as a whole recommends buying or gathering firewood locally, and not bringing in wood from out of state- so if you are traveling to the park from Oregon, Idaho, or elsewhere, please make sure to buy firewood once you reach the area of Mount Rainier!
TL/DR the answer to your question is that if you are bringing in your own local firewood from a local source, that’s fine- but please don’t bring in firewood from more than 50 miles away.
For more information, please visit:
- Washington Firewood Regulations Summary
- Mount Rainier Campground Regulations, which includes a list of local firewood vendors
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