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Cougar Falls

Washington · height not recorded · Mount Rainier National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15

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Cougar Falls is a waterfall in Lewis County, Washington. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.

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If this one isn't the right fit, here's how it stacks up against the closest documented falls. Every column is filterable on the site — not buried in 13,000 reviews.

WaterfallDistanceHeightTrailDogsFee
Cougar Falls (this page)N
Middle Steven's Creek Falls1 miN
Saint Johns Falls2 miN
Maple Falls2 miN
Sylvia Falls2 miN
Twin Falls3 miN

Questions visitors ask about Cougar Falls

Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.

Is Cougar Falls in a national or state park?

Yes — Cougar Falls is inside Mount Rainier National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.

Can I bring my dog to Cougar Falls?

No — dogs are not allowed on trails here. Most National Park trails prohibit pets to protect wildlife. Service animals are an exception per ADA.

How far is Cougar Falls from a major city?

Cougar Falls is 11 miles from Packwood (about 15 minutes' drive).

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Where it is

46.7603, -121.6279

Sources and live status

Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.

    Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15

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