Packwood Travel Guide
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Packwood Lodge
"The motel is a few miles east of Packwood proper but I actually preferred its location. I had originally been assigned a second floor room but the desk clerk without any request from me found a first floor room for me. (I am 85 years old.). The rooms were clean and comfortable. The service staff ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Cowlitz River Lodge
"The room was clean and the staff was helpful. I was under whelmed with the overall amenities. Could do more for the travelers, maybe water bottles in the room."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Packwood Inn
"This is good motel if you’re a hiker and like to hike, the Mount Rainer, and surrounding areas. Here’s negative: Breakfast included, but it started at 8 AM, which is too late for most transit travelers. Air conditioner was quite loud, so we have to turn it off and open the window for all night. The ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Gateway Inn
"Can walk to the park entrance and that matters the day we were there because the line to get in was over an hour. The cabins were extremely nice, more room than expected, and the veds were super comfortable."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Copper Creek Inn at Mt Rainier
"We stayed at Frenchie’s room. The property has an unpleasant odor, likely due to its age. The floors are quite creaky, and the walls between rooms are very thin, making it easy to hear noise and conversations from neighboring rooms. There is no shampoo or conditioner. The freezer compartment in the ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Popular places to visit
White Pass Sports Hut
Take the family on an outing to White Pass Sports Hut during your trip to Packwood. Discover the mountain views and cafes in this relaxing area.
Grove of the Patriarchs Loop
You can take time to visit Grove of the Patriarchs Loop during your travels to Packwood. Wander the forests or discover the area's mountain views.
Backbone Lake Trail
You can take time to visit Backbone Lake Trail during your travels to Packwood. Discover the mountain views and cafes in this family-friendly area.
Packwood Lake Trailhead
You can take time to visit Packwood Lake Trailhead during your travels to Packwood. Amble around this family-friendly area's parks or seek out the hiking trails.
Narada Falls
If you're lucky, a rainbow will stretch across the tiers of this scenic waterfall next to the highway. Climb up the adjacent nature trail.
Ohanapecosh Visitor Center
Explore the great outdoors at Ohanapecosh Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Packwood. Amble around this family-friendly area's parks or seek out the hiking trails.
Things to do
Mount Rainier National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour
