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At INN OF PACKWOOD, the peace and tranquility of the Pacific Northwest mountains are yours.
Travel between

Mt. Rainier, reflected in a mountain lake.

Magnificent Mt. Rainier
and Mt. St. Helens Volcanic Monument.

Enjoy rafting on the Tieton River, then return to the comfort of The Inn of Packwood.

Enjoy river rafting on the Tieton River--one of many great outdoor experiences available a short distance from Packwood.

Whatever your pleasure, INN OF PACKWOOD is the "in" place to stay while in the beautiful Cascade Foothills.

For your convenience, we have included detailed information about area activities below, or follow some of our links for more information about the activities on this page.

Snow-Season Sports
Check Out Our Ski Package Special!
Skiing, Snowmobiling, Snowboarding, and Snowshoeing
are all within 19 miles, at White Pass.

White Pass Ski Resort, only 19 miles east of Packwood, features a Dopplemayr High Speed Quad, along with three double chairs and a rope tow, and has the driest snow in the Washington Cascade area. Whether you are a nordic or a cross-country skiier, you'll love White Pass. White Pass is also recognized as one of the greatest mountains to snowboard in the Northwest.

For the snowmobiler, there is the Annual "Snowmobile Hill Climb" at Execution Ski Run. You can also participate in the "Johnson Creek Sno-Park Fun Run."

White Pass Ski Resort

All-Season Activities
Berry Picking and Mushrooming: Blackberries and Huckleberries are plentiful in the summer and mushrooms of many varieties (chanterelle, lobster, and pine, just to name a few) are harvested in the fall. Personal Use Permits are required for mushroom pickers, and are available free from the Forestry Service, but a fee is charged for all commercial use permits.

Camping and Hiking: Hiking trails are numerous , with the historic Pacific Crest Trail at White Pass just 19 miles east. HIking in the mountains surrounding Packwood is a real adventure because the wildlife is so abundant. One can also hike around the crater at Mt. St. Helens, or on one of the scenic trails in Mt. Rainier.

There are many campgrounds around the Packwood area, with La Wis Wis and Ohanapecosh within 10 miles.

Spectacular waterfalls abound in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest: Goat Creek Falls, Davis Creek Falls, Cowlitz River Valley Falls and Iron Creek Falls, just to name a few.

The fall brings an array of bursting, vibrant colors, so bring your camera and spend a day hiking, backbacking, or just viewing the brilliant foliage and taking photographs.

Before and after your hiking expedition, plan to stay a day or two, relaxing and enjoying the serenity of the mountains and the refreshing pool and spa at THE INN OF PACKWOOD.

Fishing: The weekend corresponding with National Fishing Week has been declared "Free Fishing Weekend" in Washington. On this weekend, fishing licenses are not required for food fish, shellfish and game fish, with the exception of Steelhead Trout (and with the advent of the ESA endangered assignment, probably Chinook Salmon).
There are places where a person can fish all year round--lakes, ponds and reservoirs fall into this class. Rivers, streams, and beaver ponds usually close by October 31. Beyond these two general situations, there are specific rules which apply to many different water sources. It would be wise to check with the Department of Fisheries.
Packwood Lake, Walupt Lake and the Cowlitz River are just a few of the popular fishing spots in this area, with great catches of trout, pike, Chinook salmon, and other delicious fresh fish.

Hunting: For the avid hunter, the Packwood area is the place to be. Archery, modern firearm and muzzleloader hunting are permitted (with appropriate license & tags in the appropriate season), and one can hunt cougar, deer, elk and big horn sheep. There is also a special late buck season. Packwood is the place, and the place to stay is INN OF PACKWOOD.

Contact us by phone at 877-496-9666 (toll free) or at 360-494-5500 or by e-mail: reservations@innofpackwood.com

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For your convenience, we have included detailed information about area activities below, or follow some of our links for more information about the activities on this page.
*Snow-Season Sports* Check Out Our Ski Package Special! Skiing, Snowmobiling, Snowboarding, and Snowshoeing are all within 19 miles, at White Pass.
White Pass Ski Resort, only 19 miles east of Packwood, features a Dopplemayr High Speed Quad, along with three double chairs and a rope tow, and has the driest snow in the Washington Cascade area. Whether you are a nordic or a cross-country skiier, you'll love White Pass. White Pass is also recognized as one of the greatest mountains to snowboard in the Northwest. For the snowmobiler, there is the Annual "Snowmobile Hill Climb" at Execution Ski Run. You can also participate in the "Johnson Creek Sno-Park Fun Run."	White Pass Ski Resort
*All-Season Activities* Berry Picking and Mushrooming: Blackberries and Huckleberries are plentiful in the summer and mushrooms of many varieties (chanterelle, lobster, and pine, just to name a few) are harvested in the fall. Personal Use Permits are required for mushroom pickers, and are available free from the Forestry Service, but a fee is charged for all commercial use permits. Camping and Hiking: Hiking trails are numerous , with the historic Pacific Crest Trail at White Pass just 19 miles east. HIking in the mountains surrounding Packwood is a real adventure because the wildlife is so abundant. One can also hike around the crater at Mt. St. Helens, or on one of the scenic trails in Mt. Rainier. There are many campgrounds around the Packwood area, with La Wis Wis and Ohanapecosh within 10 miles. Spectacular waterfalls abound in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest: Goat Creek Falls, Davis Creek Falls, Cowlitz River Valley Falls and Iron Creek Falls, just to name a few. The fall brings an array of bursting, vibrant colors, so bring your camera and spend a day hiking, backbacking, or just viewing the brilliant foliage and taking photographs. Before and after your hiking expedition, plan to stay a day or two, relaxing and enjoying the serenity of the mountains and the refreshing pool and spa at THE INN OF PACKWOOD. Fishing: The weekend corresponding with National Fishing Week has been declared "Free Fishing Weekend" in Washington. On this weekend, fishing licenses are not required for food fish, shellfish and game fish, with the exception of Steelhead Trout (and with the advent of the ESA endangered assignment, probably Chinook Salmon). There are places where a person can fish all year round--lakes, ponds and reservoirs fall into this class. Rivers, streams, and beaver ponds usually close by October 31. Beyond these two general situations, there are specific rules which apply to many different water sources. It would be wise to check with the Department of Fisheries. Packwood Lake, Walupt Lake and the Cowlitz River are just a few of the popular fishing spots in this area, with great catches of trout, pike, Chinook salmon, and other delicious fresh fish. Hunting: For the avid hunter, the Packwood area is the place to be. Archery, modern firearm and muzzleloader hunting are permitted (with appropriate license & tags in the appropriate season), and one can hunt cougar, deer, elk and big horn sheep. There is also a special late buck season. Packwood is the place, and the place to stay is INN OF PACKWOOD.
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