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Cowlitz River Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel near Backbone Lake Trail in Packwood

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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13069 US HWY 12, P.O. BOX 488, Packwood, WA, 98361
  • Place, White Pass Sports Hut
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Backbone Lake Trail
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Packwood Lake Trailhead
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Studio Suite, Multiple Beds-Ground Floor No Pets

Executive Studio Suite, Multiple Beds-Ground Floor No Pets

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Packwood

In Packwood .Your stay at this Packwood hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Backbone Lake Trail and White Pass Sports Hut. Mount Rainier National Park is within 12 miles (20 km) and Grove of the Patriarchs Loop is within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • White Pass Sports Hut - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Backbone Lake Trail - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Packwood Lake Trailhead - 17 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Mount Rainier National Park - 17 min drive - 20.7 km
  • White Pass Ski Area - 33 min drive - 39.5 km

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 in Packwood
Cowlitz River Lodge offers its guests a vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and laundry facilities. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Packwood hotel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
Cowlitz River Lodge offers 32 accommodations with air conditioning. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

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: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Cowlitz River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 568 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1014 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

2/10 Terrible

SHARON, San Diego

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had a live band when we stayed, we were not aware of it. I could have book somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Walt Vicky

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We booked three rooms, they were a little loud, with the sounds of plumbing and air conditioners are old and loud when turning on and off through the night. Worst was one room only had lights in the bathroom, others had light bulbs out or wiring issues. Couldn't call front desk and phone didn’t work, nor coffee maker, must have been a bad outlet on that wall. Took 3 days to change a light bulb. Was told by front desk that all we needed was bathroom light anyway. Positive is the water in the showers were always warm and the rooms were clean. Beds were a bit hard but nothing a hot shower in the morning didn't fix. Overall we had a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sreeja

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

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vacation hotel near Mt Rainier

The lodge uses a weird smelling oil on their furniture which makes the room smell. Also the receptionists were not very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ming Mei

Travelled with family
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

Pawel

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

6/10 Okay

Amy

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Magdalena, Glendale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean but not very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa or Brent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice hotel in Packwood

Easy check-in. Walking distance from several restaurants. Very clean. Spacious room. No elevators.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

ROBERT, NEW HAVEN

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Juan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with pets
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

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room

Just the basics but clean and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghav

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

agnel

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

4/10 Poor

Carrie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Smelly room

We didn’t stay because the room smelled so bad. We got a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025