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Cowlitz River Lodge

2.5 star property
A tranquil lodge where nature takes center stage, offering a peaceful retreat near Backbone Lake Trail with amenities that enhance the outdoor experience

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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
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Studio Suite, Multiple Beds-Ground Floor No Pets

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Packwood is home to Cowlitz River Lodge. White Pass Sports Hut is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Backbone Lake Trail and Mount Rainier National Park. Grove of the Patriarchs Loop and White Pass Ski Area are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and rock climbing. Visit our Packwood travel guide
Map
13069 US HWY 12, P.O. BOX 488, Packwood, WA, 98361

What's nearby

  • Packwood Lake, Washington state
    Backbone Lake Trail
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mt Rainier Looms over Sleepy town of Gig Harbor
    White Pass Sports Hut
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mount Rainier National Park
    Mount Rainier National Park
    15 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • A flowing stram surrounded by greenery on the Silver Falls Loop Trail, WA.
    Grove of the Patriarchs Loop
    20 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • Panorama of Snowy Mountain Road and Winter Sports Resort in Pacific Northwest Forest
    White Pass Ski Area
    29 min drive - 24.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Packwood Brewing Co.
    9 min walk
  • Cliff Droppers
    10 min walk
  • Santo Milagro
    5 min drive
  • The Mountain Goat
    7 min walk
  • Cruiser's
    5 min walk

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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?

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Cowlitz River Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 551 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome, room very clean & super comfy bed, great place to lay your head
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Carl C.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was clean good location for it needs. Friendly prepared staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a first class experience there....staff were friendly, personable and helpful; the facility was very clean and comfortable. We were hoping there might be a continental breakfast, or fresh fruit to nibble on, but that wasn't a deal breaker for us Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dustin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great clean room for the night. Dog friendly rooms were a great plus! Staff were also very friendly. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay if you intend to hike Mt Rainier in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Gui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice surroundings, walkable to store and restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wiley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Good location, nice room Had issues with Direct TV
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room with a comfortable bed and a shower with high water pressure!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Great stay

Great one night stay. Clean, comfy room with large smart TV and AC
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Athena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, a little older but very clean and so quiet. Elk eat on the grounds and there is a little hiking trail less then 5 minutes away
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was great, people nice and convenient. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Love the decor. And, the elk out the window! 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was able to check in early. Very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PREMSUMAN

Good for the location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025