Must-see hotels in Washington Cascades

  • Ross Lake Resort

    North Cascades

    The floating cabins at this secluded resort were built in the 1930s for loggers working in the valley soon to be flooded by Ross Dam. There's no road in –…

  • Sun Mountain Lodge

    North Cascades

    Without a doubt one of the best places to stay in Washington, Sun Mountain Lodge has an incomparable natural setting, perched like an eagle's nest high…

  • Riverwalk Inn

    North Cascades

    Simply great value, this meticulously maintained, refurbished motel has 12 charming, brightly painted rooms surrounding a flowery little garden. There's a…

  • Paradise Inn

    Washington Cascades

    Designed to blend in with the environment and constructed almost entirely of local materials, including the exposed cedar logs in the Great Room, the…

  • Ovenell's Heritage Inn

    North Cascades

    Ovenell's is a 500-acre working cattle ranch abutting the Skagit River with various accommodations, namely four rustic wooden cabins (sleeping up to four)…

  • North Cascades Mountain Hostel

    North Cascades

    This ski- or hiker-bum haven, with cozy bunks and a slightly haphazard but homey communal kitchen, is just steps from downtown. There are also private…

  • Freestone Inn

    North Cascades

    Located on an evergreen-clad ranch, rooms here are cabin chic, with big pine beams and stone fireplaces. Even better are private, kitchen-equipped cabins…

  • Campbell's Resort

    North Cascades

    The plushest place in Chelan, Campbell's hogs the waterfront along Manson Hwy with its 170 guest rooms, marina, two swimming pools, restaurant, pub and…

  • Whittaker's Motel & Bunkhouse

    Washington Cascades

    Part of Rainier's 'furniture,' Whittaker's is the home base of legendary Northwestern climber Lou Whittaker, who first summited the mountain at the age of…

  • Chewuch Inn

    North Cascades

    With fresh paint, luxury linens and upscale yet homey touches everywhere, these bright rooms and cabins are fantastic value. Prices include a homemade…

  • Stehekin Valley Ranch

    North Cascades

    All kinds of activities, including cycling, horseback riding, kayaking and hiking, go on at this well-organized place 9 miles upriver from the boat…

  • Mazama Country Inn

    North Cascades

    Welcome to a self-contained rustic oasis situated on the edge of the Pasayten Wilderness but also in tiny Mazama. With 18 simple but comfortable rooms,…

  • Alta Crystal Resort

    Washington Cascades

    This resort is popular year-round thanks to its proximity to Crystal Mountain ski resort (winter) and Mt Rainier National Park's Sunrise Day Lodge…

  • White Pass Village Inn

    Washington Cascades

    Adjacent to the White Pass Ski Area, this condo complex is open year-round, meaning it's also good for sorties into Mt Rainier National Park (12 miles…

  • Methow Valley Inn

    North Cascades

    In a storybook-cute turn-of-the-century farmhouse, this inn has eight rooms decorated country style with handmade wrought-iron beds, beautiful quilts and…

  • Ipsut Creek Campground

    Washington Cascades

    This campground is a 5-mile hike or cycle from the park entrance along the old (now closed) Carbon River Rd. It has 12 campsites and one group site. There…

  • Lakeside Lodge & Suites

    North Cascades

    This is the best location in town, beside grassy Lakeside Park, which boasts Chelan's most idyllic municipal setting along with the town's best stretch of…

  • Alpine Inn

    Washington Cascades

    Run by Crystal Mountain Hotels, this Bavarian-style inn looks as if it was dragged across from kitschy Leavenworth on the other side of the Wenatchee…

  • Winter Creek B&B

    North Cascades

    Blessed with an outstanding view of Mt Baker, this simply furnished cabin-in-the-woods, two-bedrooms-only place is as friendly and cozy as B&Bs come. The…

  • Colonial Creek Campground

    North Cascades

    These 142 campsites skirt the Thunder Arm of Diablo Lake on either side of the highway. On the southern side, several walk-in campsites among dense woods…

  • National Park Inn

    Washington Cascades

    The National Park Inn, parts of which date from 1911, goes out of its way to be rustic, with no TVs or telephones and small yet cozy facilities. But who…

  • Hotel Packwood

    Washington Cascades

    A frontier-style hotel with a wraparound veranda, the Packwood ain't fancy, but it's authentic – and at this price, who can argue? There are nine varied…

  • Eco Park Resort

    Washington Cascades

    The closest full-service accommodations to the blast zone offers campsites and RV hookups, basic two- or four-person cabins and a yurt that sleeps six…

  • Lone Fir Resort & Café

    Washington Cascades

    There’s not a lot to choose from on Mt St Helens’ south side in the noncamping genre, so thank your lucky stars that this place, in the rather lonesome…

  • Trout Lake Cozy Cabins

    Washington Cascades

    A mile south of Trout Lake on Hwy 141 are five beautifully presented cabins in the woods, in the shadow of snow-sprinkled Mt Adams. Wonderfully landscaped…

  • Seaquest State Park

    Washington Cascades

    Directly across from the entrance to the Mt St Helens Silver Lake Visitor Center, Seaquest has 88 wooded campsites, including a separate hiker-cyclist…

  • Cowlitz River Lodge

    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…

  • Nisqually Lodge

    Washington Cascades

    With an expansive lobby complete with crackling fireplace and huge, well-stocked rooms, this lodge is far plusher than an average motel. The outdoor…

  • Douglas Fir Campground

    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,…

  • Mt Gardner Inn

    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…

  • Hotel Rio Vista

    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…

  • Cougar Rock Campground

    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…

  • Fall City Roadhouse & Inn

    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…

  • Lake Chelan State Park

    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…

  • White River Campground

    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…

  • Silver Skis Chalet

    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.

  • Park Campsites

    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.

  • Ohanapecosh Campground

    Washington Cascades

    Near the visitor center, this NPS facility has 188 campsites and flush toilets. Rangers lead campfire talks on summer evenings.

  • Silver Fir Campground

    North Cascades

    Silver Fir is a very scenic campground about 14 miles up the highway from Glacier. There are pit toilets and drinking water.

  • Takhlakh Lake Campground

    Washington Cascades

    Fifty-four campsites with running water and pit toilets are situated here, 25 miles north of Trout Lake on USFS Rd 23.