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Cowlitz River Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, 5-minute walk to Backbone Lake Trail

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Lobby sitting area
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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Hiking
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Cowlitz River Lodge, steps from Backbone Lake Trail, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy practical laundry facilities and free WiFi in common areas. Guests praise the attentive staff and convenient location.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave-Top Floor No Pets

1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

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

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

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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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
  • ‪Cliff Droppers - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Blue Spruce Saloon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Mountain Goat - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cruiser's - ‬5 min walk

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
  • A vending machine, a computer station, and a gift shop
  • Smoke-free premises
  • 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

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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

Property is also known as

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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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 559 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, safe and quiet, beautiful surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was clean and conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Mt. Rainer. Quaint place excellent room and bed was super comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of Rainier down the street too
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was so easy. Elk on the lawn was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed seeing the elk daily at this hotel. Limited dining options nearby, however. Charming little mountain town. Room was clean and the area felt very safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SATHYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
small town , beautiful location, very good hotel room, restaurant choices are less but we were happy with the places we tried
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the 4 queen bed suite. Perfect for a family!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the lobby interior, also the popcorn machine and andes mints were a nice touch
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
15 minutes from breathtaking views of Mt. Ranier
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

ROBERT

Lazy staff… Beds okay Location fine Packwood bar was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Parul

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Weird surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Very nice room-updated recently (except shower faucet which was hard to turn on) beds were comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk woman didn't seem so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charley or Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ADA room was nice. Lots of room in the room and bathroom for wheelchair. Parking was in front of room. Coffee pot was broken. room. Didn't like thcoffee
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jean

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs to be updated. Gentleman at front desk was not friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older but clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Pawel

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

6/10 Okay

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The walls are thin! We had a neighbor who kept the television on all night. Great place for our dog—big field surrounds the hotel. Also saw a herd of moose grazing in the morning. Good proximity to Mt. Rainier park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

Beth

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right at the bottom of Mt. Rainier. Easy to get around town. Great water pressure in the tub/shower. But the tub didn't drain well so kept having to shut water off to drain the tub. The new trend is no housekeeping unless you ask for it. Same here. The property around the hotel was dirty. No attempt by staff to clean up. We did have daily visits by elk, sometimes a few, once a whole lot. Fascinating to see them so up close.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Just outside the park. Rooms were clean and quiet. It’s a bit dated but very clean. Saw a large herd of elk across the street. Dining choices in town a bit limited.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

doreen

Liked: Staff & service
Room was clean. Staff not too friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We rented several rooms on 3 different dates this summer. All three times we had issues. The office is Very disorganized! Even double charging for one of the rooms. I would look for other options first.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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