Located in Packwood, Cowlitz River Lodge is a 5-minute walk from Backbone Lake Trail and 5 minutes by foot from White Pass Sports Hut. .This hotel is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Mount Rainier National Park and 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Grove of the Patriarchs Loop.
What's nearby
Backbone Lake Trail - 5 min walk
White Pass Sports Hut - 5 min walk
Mount Rainier National Park - 15 min drive
Packwood Lake Trailhead - 18 min drive
White Pass Ski Area - 26 min drive
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 with free parking, a quick walk to Backbone Lake Trail
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 32 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Parking and public transport
Free uncovered self-parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
Gift shop/newsstand
Vending machine
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Business services
Computer station
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Hardwood flooring in room
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Towels
Food and drink
Microwave
Mini fridge
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
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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Cowlitz River Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Everything was great except for the dining options. It was a small town with few places to eat. Also the TV reception was awful. We couldn’t watch anything without constant interruptions or complete loss of service.
There were 2 screws sticking out about 1/4 inch from the middle of the floor entry and I stepped on them twice injuring my foot. I told the staff about them and they already knew about the problem, but never bothered to fix them. The place is old and a bit shabby, but probably on par for the area. The shower head needs replacing. Very few outlets to plug adapters into. But they do provide outlets to charge EVs, though only at 120v.
Watching the herd of elk out our back window was a treat. The property is quiet and spacious. The outside of the building could have used a power wash but everything inside was clean and appealing with rustic cabin style decor. I would stay again. Be aware that breakfast choices in town are limited so breakfast would have been a nice extra.
Lorraine
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gayle
12 Sept 2024
Gayle
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
2/10 Terrible
Richard
11 Sept 2024
Messed up reservation. Impossible to communicate with hotel. Hopeless mess
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
BRENDA
Travelled with family
11 Sept 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
While we were within normal Checkin times, we had to wait 5 or so minutes for the gentleman to arrive at the desk. Appeared he was next door at the gas station getting his snacks. He was not hospitable at all. Bathtub still had hair and dirt in it, and what appeared to be the rag to be used to clean said tub was clean, dry, and sitting on the edge of the tub.
BRENDA
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Robert
Travelled with family
11 Sept 2024
Disliked: Amenities
The elk
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Eileen
9 Sept 2024
Disliked: Amenities
Remote control needed batteries, window did not lock. Did not feel safe traveling alone. Need more locks on the doors
We had a wonderful time using the lodge as a home base for visiting Mt. Rainier. The staff were very helpful. We will definitely visit again if are in the area
Staff was nice, but for the fact that they tried to give us a room with two queen beds, when we paid for a room with a King bed. It should not matter to staff why my partner and I want a King sized bed; we paid for one. Also, you can hear everyone walking around the property. Bring ear plugs if you’re a light sleeper.
When I called to inquire about future reservations I was told they were full. Went on Expedia to find that that was not true. When checking in...manager not friendly at all btw and after speaking with other guests I was not alone in my opinion. I mentioned that to him and was told that he didn’t know why that was said but it doesn't matter she has less than a week left. The laundry room has two broken washing machines and one broken dryer and only one working washer and one dryer. Definitely not enough for the guests. The rooms were just okay, shower head sprayed everywhere and got water all over the floor, the bathroom sink was clogged and there were gnats in the room. Rules made for guests to abide by, do not apply to the resident dog. Tje guests dog must be on a leash at all times and you are supposed to pick up behind your pet. All very reasonable and expected but the managers dog roams freely and relieves herself without anything being picked up. I will not stay there again, overpriced for accommodations with basically zero amenities, management rude, grumpy and clearly doesn’t want to be there. The only positive is that the cleaning ladies and young lady that multitasks by being office representative, cleaning lady etc were all very friendly and helpful.