Cowlitz River Lodge

Hotel within walking distance of Backbone Lake Trail

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Located near Backbone Lake Trail, Cowlitz River Lodge offers a peaceful retreat with laundry facilities and free WiFi in public areas. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests, who also praise the location.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Pet friendly
Laundry facilities
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Non-smoking
Free parking

Main amenities (7)

Daily housekeeping
Air conditioning
Computer station
Vending machine
Self-serve laundry
Gift shops/newsstands
Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (5)

Microwave
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Free self parking
Mini-fridge

$153 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Tomorrow

Oct 12 - Oct 13

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

Satellite channels

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

Satellite channels

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

Satellite channels

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Executive Studio Suite, Multiple Beds-Ground Floor No Pets

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

Satellite channels

Sleeps 8
4 Queen Beds

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

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

Satellite channels

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

Satellite channels

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Similar properties

Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

$131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

About the neighborhood

13069 US HWY 12, P.O. BOX 488, Packwood, WA, 98361

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

Cowlitz River Lodge puts you within a 15-minute drive of Mount Rainier National Park. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 32 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- 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 time is 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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs only)*
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas

Parking

- Free uncovered onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Fishing nearby

Working away

Computer station

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Shower/tub combination
Towels

Stay connected

WiFi

Food and drink

Mini-fridge
Microwave

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cowlitz River Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Cowlitz River Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Cowlitz River Lodge?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Cowlitz River Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Cowlitz River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Cowlitz River Lodge and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like cross-country skiing and return when the snow melts for fishing and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.

What's the area around Cowlitz River Lodge like?

Cowlitz River Lodge is a short 11-minute walk from Gifford Pinchot National Forest and 5 minutes' walk from Backbone Lake Trail. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.