About this campground
Access point for the Kalama Ski Trail, and Forest Road 81 snowmobile route. The trail system offers 25 miles of snowmobile trails and 18 kilometers ungroomed ski trails. All trails are multi-use and shared with non-motorized recreationists. Parking for approximately 15 vehicles. View a map of the Kalama Ski Trail and surrounding trails at Cougar Sno-Park. Alert: The winter mountain climbing route is closed to snowmobile users to improve safety for winter climbers, skiers and snowshoers. Climbing permits required for everyone above 4,800 feet on Mount St. Helens.
Getting there
From Cougar, WA drive 9 miles east on Lewis River Road (State Route 503/Forest Road 90) to Forest Road 83. Take Forest Road 83 north to Forest Road 8100 junction.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Climbers Bivouac TrailheadGifford Pinchot National Forest2 mi
- Kalama Horse CampGifford Pinchot National Forest6 mi
- Lahar Viewpoint Interpretive SiteGifford Pinchot National Forest6 mi
- Lava Canyon Interpretive SiteGifford Pinchot National Forest7 mi
- Smith Creek Trailhead (Road 8322)Gifford Pinchot National Forest9 mi
- Smith Creek Picnic/ViewpointWashington10 mi
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Sno-Park: Cougar doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Washington campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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