Washington Cascades
Probably the most convenient accommodations for both Mt Rainier and Mt St Helens, the Cowlitz is the sister motel to Ashford's Nisqually Lodge and offers…
Must-see hotels in Washington
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
La Conner's swankiest choice is located right on the water in the heart of town. The decor includes lots of wood and dark prints for a cozy-cabin-chic…
North Cascades
An attractive United States Forest Service (USFS) campground on scenic Hwy 542 and the North Fork Nooksack River. It's located 3 miles east of Glacier,…
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
Here's a solid midrange choice right in town with friendly service and big, clean but slightly aging rooms, some with fireplaces. The high ceilings make…
San Juan Islands
Equipped with restaurant, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, gym and 'tiki lounge bar,' this so-outdated-it's-kind-of-cool 'resort' sits alongside a marina in…
Northeastern Washington
Fourteen miles north of Wilbur, this campground on the bank of the Columbia River offers a plethora of activities on Lake Roosevelt. The Keller Ferry…
North Cascades
A half-mile walk from downtown Winthrop, this friendly place has a big garden area with communal barbecues and a selection of spacious and exceptionally…
North Cascades
It looks plain at first glance, but inside are big, comfy rooms with fine views over the fast-flowing Methow River, which races within pebble-skimming…
San Juan Islands
Friday Harbor's most exclusive lodging is a modern boutique hotel with great views over the harbor. All 20 rooms have a fireplace, open-plan bathroom…
Cape Disappointment State Park Campground
Washington Coast
The campground has nearly 250 sites in two zones: by the beach and around a lake near the park entrance. Coin-operated hot showers and flush toilets are…
Olympic Peninsula
Stay in a room in the eye-catching three-story mansion with impressive wraparound porches, or in one of the three well-decked-out one-story cabins close…
Silver Cloud Hotel – Seattle Broadway
Seattle
Capitol Hill's only conventional hotel is a slick abode that is part of a small regional chain. Coming with a pool, restaurant, excellent location and…
Washington Cascades
Cougar Rock, 2.3 miles north of Longmire on the way to Paradise, has 173 individual campsites and flush toilets. Rangers lead campfire talks on summer…
Washington Coast
A 1908 Craftsman-style home turned B&B with antique-laden rooms, the Briar Rose has a great location right downtown, and it's adorable. Note that two of…
Olympic Peninsula
This is the most comfortable place in town, offering gorgeous rooms, an on-site bistro, a swimming pool with hot tub, and complimentary cookies and soup…
Washington Cascades
A traditional building given a 2008 makeover, the Roadhouse – as seen in the opening credits of TV's Twin Peaks – has been reborn as an eye-catching…
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
The coziest of the cluster of motels on Commercial Ave, this well-equipped inn has new owners and offers a wide variety of spacious rooms, some with…
Around Seattle
There are tons of sites, from just small clearings in which to pitch a tent to RV sites with electric and water hookups, throughout Deception Pass State…
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
This refurbished national historic hotel offers a decent blend of c 1907 charm and modern amenities, including a secluded, plant-filled courtyard with a…
North Cascades
A guarded swimming beach, picnic areas and a boat launch make this a busy summertime destination. Of the nearly 150 sites, there are some nice lakeside…
Southeastern Washington
A convenient stopover a mile outside the downtown core, this modern, businessy hotel sits high on a hill with views toward the university, and has 115…
Central Washington
This huge resort along the Cascade Loop scenic drive has every kind of lodging imaginable, from condos to inn rooms.
Olympic Peninsula
The 15 nonreservable sites fill every day before noon at this small campground on Lake Ozette, a popular playground for boats and kayaks. Pit toilets and…
Around Seattle
Situated close to Coupeville's tiny town center, this charming place offers comfortable rooms; some have water views. Condo units sleep up to six and have…
Central Washington
The eight suites and 11 guest rooms in this place are large and modern, without the overt German frills you might expect. Suites have jetted tubs and…
Washington Cascades
This 112-site campground not far past the White River entrance to the park has flush toilets, drinking water and crowded, though not unpleasant, camping…
Washington Cascades
Sixty privately owned condos are rented through this system, and there's a huge variety so you're bound to find something perfect – especially for groups.
Southeastern Washington
A simple family-run motel halfway to the airport, the Garden Motel is welcoming and bike-friendly, with safe bike storage and plenty of local maps.
Washington Cascades
Reservations at park campsites are strongly advised during the summer months, and can be made up to two months in advance by phone or online.
Olympic Peninsula
On a bluff overlooking the Pacific, the 168 sites here (no RV hookups) offer a convenient yet busy base for exploring Olympic National Park.
Olympic Peninsula
Along the Quillayute River, 2 miles east of Rialto Beach, Mora offers 95 regular sites. Guided nature walks depart from here in summer.
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
This lovely B&B farmstay has an organic focus. Stay overnight and you might come away with composting tips and other useful ideas.
Washington Cascades
Near the visitor center, this NPS facility has 188 campsites and flush toilets. Rangers lead campfire talks on summer evenings.
North Cascades
Silver Fir is a very scenic campground about 14 miles up the highway from Glacier. There are pit toilets and drinking water.
Washington Cascades
Fifty-four campsites with running water and pit toilets are situated here, 25 miles north of Trout Lake on USFS Rd 23.
Washington Coast
Aberdeen's 1905 Victorian masterpiece has five clean, quirky rooms that blow everything else in town out of the water.
Moran State Park – Cascade Lake
San Juan Islands
Forested lake-side sites with primitive toilets; set in three different locations.
Central Washington
This place is so authentically and unintentionally retro, it's as if it's been in a plastic bubble since the ’60s – you'll either love it or hate it…
Around Seattle
Oak Harbor's most 'culturally distinctive' and great-value lodging is the Auld Holland Inn, a nod to the town's Dutch heritage that dominates SR-20 with…
