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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
Lobby
Exterior
Hiking

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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13069 US HWY 12, P.O. BOX 488, Packwood, WA, 98361
  • White Pass Sports Hut
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Backbone Lake Trail
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • 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, ADA, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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)
  • 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

  • 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
(13 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

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 - 0.4 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 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Cowlitz River Lodge to the airport?

Cowlitz River Lodge is 93 mi (141-min drive) away from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cowlitz River Lodge?

As of Sep 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cowlitz River Lodge on Sep 15, 2025 start from $139.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Cowlitz River Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cowlitz River Lodge.

Does Cowlitz River Lodge offer free breakfast?

Cowlitz River Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cowlitz River Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Cowlitz River Lodge?

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

Is there free parking at Cowlitz River Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Cowlitz River Lodge have a pool?

Cowlitz River Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Cowlitz River Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Cowlitz River Lodge to downtown Packwood?

Cowlitz River Lodge is 0.3 mi away from Packwood.

Cowlitz River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 577 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

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

Traveled 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

ROBERT, NEW HAVEN

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

10/10 Excellent

martha

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Marci

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lionel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness

Average at best in all respects

Beds were comfortable, and room was clean. Couldn’t get tv to work, gave up. Air con and fridge both loud, air con so loud it woke me up. Felt like the place was being run down
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Desk staff were very brusque and seemed put out by my presence in the lobby. Room was big and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

william

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
person at work at check in could have been friendly all he did was ask for ID
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

nahid

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
No complementary breakfast available. Staff was grumpy and unhappy . Floor wasn’t clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Ron & Caren

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn, Spanaway

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy in and out, clean, good for price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with family
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

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody, Colorado Springs

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

10/10 Excellent

sondra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kids loved the huge room, a converted conference room. Perfect for our group of 4 adults and 3 energetic boys. The only down side was, we couldnt get it to warm up past 62 degrees. But we loved everything else and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gets basics right on facility, not on service

Knew going in that the place would be basic. The main selling point is as a gateway to the ski area. So not disappointed with the facility. The person at the reception though was a study in the kind of personality who should not be interacting with guests. Rude, no knowledge/ not inclined to help with basic local information, dismissive of requests and not even bothered with a sorry when he knocked our door late night and woke us up when he actually had to talk to the folks in the neighboring room. Killed the experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaela

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Josh

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Very quiet and clean. Parking is tough with no backing in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024