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Cowlitz River Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Backbone Lake Trail

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Lobby sitting area
Hiking
Lobby
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave-Top Floor No Pets

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, ADA, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, ADA, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, ADA,, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave-Top Floor No Pets

1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave-Top Floor No Pets

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Studio Suite, Multiple Beds-Ground Floor No Pets | 1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Studio Suite, Multiple Beds-Ground Floor No Pets

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
13069 US HWY 12, P.O. BOX 488, Packwood, WA, 98361

What's nearby

  • White Pass Sports Hut - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Backbone Lake Trail - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Packwood Lake Trailhead - 17 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Mount Rainier National Park - 17 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • White Pass Ski Area - 33 min drive - 24.5 miles

Getting around

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Packwood Brewing Co. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Blue Spruce Saloon & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cruisers Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cliff Droppers - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪White Pass Taqueria - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Cowlitz River Lodge

Hotel near Backbone Lake Trail
Located close to White Pass Sports Hut, Cowlitz River Lodge provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a gift shop, and a vending machine
  • A computer station
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Cowlitz River Lodge feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Mini fridges and microwaves
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cowlitz River Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Cowlitz River Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cowlitz River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Cowlitz River Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cowlitz River Lodge located?

Situated in Packwood, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Backbone Lake Trail and White Pass Sports Hut. Mount Rainier National Park and Grove of the Patriarchs Loop are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Cowlitz River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 595 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1009 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sreeja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and easy access.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pawel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This lodge is in the perfect location to access Mt Rainier National Park from both the West and East entrances. The lodge is family owned and run, and the owners were very welcoming! The decorations are adorable and very fitting for the area. It is very quiet and peaceful. We will stay again the next time we are visiting Rainier.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PREMSUMAN

Good for the location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed a night here during a recent trip to Mt Rainier. Check in was easy and the manager was very friendly and helpful. Popcorn in the lobby was a nice bonus plus saw a herd of elk crossing the property! I had my dog with me and we stayed in a dog friendly room on the ground floor-the property has plenty of space to walk your dog. WiFi was fast, bed was comfy and the shower was hot. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

martha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique lodge near Mt Ranier. It is comfortable clean and quiet. The staff is friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything was ok except the air conditioner and refrigerator we’re having a contest on who could be the loudest. The bed was excellent and it was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute clean and roomy room. Loved having 2 sinks, one in the bathroom and one outside the bathroom door.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

wilhelmus

Disliked: Staff & service
They don’t give the feeling that you’re welcome 👎
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Disliked: Staff & service
Staff was not hospitable. The floorboards were separating and pinching our feet. Nails sticking out. Almost cut my foot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was good, although nothing special. The room was clean and tidy, with a soft & uncomfortable bed. I would be unlikely to return
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms were clean, outside needs attention. Staff not friendly at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ming Mei

If you are visiting Sunrise@MtRainer, there are very few lodging options within one hour drive. Cowlitz is an old roadside motel. With the right expectation, Cowlitz will suffice for a one night stay. I stayed in a room with two queen beds. Shower has good water pressure and it drains well. Plenty of towels. There is an extra sink outside of the bathroom. It looks like the bathroom may have been renewed in the last few years. Rest of the room is unremarkable. Wi-Fi is fast that I can stream Netflix. I was able to park right in front of my room. There is no food service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron & Caren

Liked: Amenities
It pays to pay a little more, excellent room , clean, quiet, & relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great overnight before skiing White Pass

Great spot to overnight before skiing white pass
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot close to the mountain. Quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Keena

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
As previous reviews mentioned, staff was not friendly. The property needed some upkeep. Area around property poor town. The room was not clean: power in sink. The A/C made a noise while running. The sheets were polyester. The smell of cleaning supplies. Some of these things are personal preference. I was deeply disappointed in the 'wonderful" I was expecting.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and conveniently to surrounding to tourist attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
More food options would have been nice after skiing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, room was nice, very clean, dining nearby
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent experience. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Would book again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valmik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay !!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Basic hotel For the area. There was no Wi-Fi while we were there. Rooms are clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

King

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is clean and good locations from the national park, with a bit dated furnishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024