This is The cutest Back country store you will ever see. Attractive decor, Beautiful live plants…read moreand flowers And picnic tables with umbrellas. This is also an RV Campground

Stopped by for a bathroom break on our way to the Lewis River and SO glad we did. Turns out it was…read morejust before 11am and we were already hungry. We were the first at the window and ordered a couple pizzas. They were ready in 15 minutes and were delicious. The sausage and mama lil's was outstanding, and the pepperoni with black olives was also delicious. The price was reasonable ($22-ish for a pizza) and we ate all of it between the 6 of us. We ate at a nice picnic table outside under an umbrella. We'll definitely be back.

I am writing this review for the camping area here at Sahara Creek. Although it's mentioned as…read morebeing a Horse Camp with a trailhead...I didn't see any horses, any stables or any trails. For those interested in camping, this is your place...bar none! Yes...anyone visiting Mount Rainier National Park and looking for affordable accommodations during their trip....look no further than Sahara Creek. I highly recommend it! It was a fantastic spot for me to stay during my time at Mt. Rainier along my cross country road trip. First off, this Sahara Creek Campground was ideally located. I knew that coming to Mt. Rainier and this national park being quite popular especially during the summer months...I gave into the fact that hotels/motels would be limited and expensive. And since I was basically living out of my car for the entire summer...camping for me was just fine. Yes, this Sahara Creek Campground was perfectly situated just outside the main entrance gate to Mt. Rainier....located in the quaint town of Ashford, Washington...simply 7 miles away. How convenient! And...Sahara Creek was easy to find as well, being right off Highway 706. I initially used my favorite app to find campsites...CAMPENDIUM to discover Sahara Creek. I was then immediately drawn to this place with all the good reviews about it. I plugged Sahara Creek's location into Google Maps and boom....I was here in a matter of no time. Although the sign for Sahara Creek was a little hidden off of 706, when using Google Maps I just drove slowly and turned right into it. After I turned, the entrance to the campsite and area was basically right in front of me. I drove just a tad to find my campsite and I was setup for the evening. What pleasure a this was! Also, more good news...it was FREE TO CAMP here as long as you held a Washington State Discovery Pass. And of course I had this pass. The pass was $30 and good for an entire year at all the parks in Washington state. I had bought it early on in my journey because I also had visited North Cascades NP, Olympic NP and plenty of other scenic spots within Washington. Having this Discovery Pass was a no brainer. So, coming back to this Sahara Creek Campground...just perfect...especially with accommodations being so pricey within Mt. Rainier...now I was relaxing and camping for free! And...it's first come first served in regards to grabbing a campsite. There's no reservations needed or a Camp Host on the grounds to check in with. I simply drove right into a campsite and was good for the evening. Best of all...is that it wasn't crowded whatsoever! This aspect was shocking! Because during summer times at national parks and all around the country every night that I camped out...places were packed with campers and RV'ers. But not here, how great...it was very quiet even for being in the month of August. Since I enjoyed camping here at Sahara Creek...I had to spend at least 2 nights. I didn't mind at all driving into Mt. Rainier exploring the primary Paradise Section of the park for the day...and then driving about 20 miles or so and exiting to return here. Another great aspect is that Ashford offered convenience stores so I could grab cheap breakfasts in the mornings along with gas or any needed essentials. Continuing on...another wonderful point is that I had cell phone reception. Yes! Woohoo! This was great. So many times during my road trip and at so many national parks or around the areas, there was nothing. But yes at Sahara Creek, I had reception and was able to fall alseep at night watching some YouTube videos. It did get a little cold during the evenings, but I was prepared for this...no issues because I bundled up. In this entire campground area, there were tables and benches along with fire-pits for barbecuing. This was terrific as I bought hamburgers and hot dogs at the convenience stores in Ashford and then grilled for dinner. Also, when I pitched my camping tent, the ground was nice and soft and not hard at all or with many rocks or pebbles. The ground was virtually ideal for camping. Both nights I had terrific sleeps. Overall, the campground area was picturesque as well. Just for being right off the main 706 road, it felt like I was in the heart of the forest far from reality, yet I was in Ashford with cell phone reception within a quiet ambiance and atmosphere. Sahara Creek was absolutely a hidden gem and AS GOOD AS IT GETS in regards to camping for those visiting Mt. Rainier National Park. I can't say enough good things about staying here. Lol...I hope I haven't let the cat out of the bag with this review. Although this place is under the radar...it so deserves recognition for being so great. Sahara creek was one of the BEST CAMPGROUNDS I uncovered during my 3 month cross country road trip.

Gust Backstrom City Park is terrific. I really enjoyed my stay here. You may be asking yourself a…read morepark and sleep in the same category? Yes! Gust Backstrom offers camping! All types of camping including Full RV Hookups and or primitive tent camping. Well...that's where I fit in. I was looking for a simple/easy/casual place to pitch my tent for the evening and this Gust Backstrom City Park absolutely delivered!! Just to give some background info.... For me, I was coming from Mount Rainier National Park and heading south towards Mount Saint Helens. Gust Backstrom was right in between both these landmarks...though it's situated a lot closer to Mt. Rainier (being only 30 miles away) and about 118 from Mt. Saint Helens. I discovered Gust Backstrom through the APP on my phone called CAMPENDIUM. I highly recommend for all the adventurers out there to download this free App and wherever you're located throughout the USA...it'll provide and list all the available campsites within a radius that's appropriate for where you're headed. After finishing while my wonderful exploration of Mount Rainier, I was tired and ready to find an affordable campsite to sleep for the night. When I found Gust Backstrom...I was hoping they'd offer online booking/reserving campsites ahead of time. Unfortunately that wasn't an option. So to make sure I'd grab a spot...I quickly arrived in late afternoon, parked my car and went inside the office to book a site. I was here during the month of August on a random Thursday and thankfully I had no problem getting a site for my tent. It was $15 to book the night. I then had to fill out a form and the lady behind the desk just asked which site I'd like to choose. I picked an area underneath a tree sort of near the playground. And I was good to go! Yes, woohoo! I had a place to get a good night's rest. Other Prices Included.... - Day Use Vehicle - $5 (Friday through Sunday) - Full RV Hookup - $32 - Power and Water - $30 - Tent only - $15 - Extra Car at Site - $5 - Sewer Dump - $10 - Covered Picnic Area - $40 - Open for reservations year round. - Payments are by cash, check or money order. They say - NO CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED. As the sun started to set, I put my tent together and got ready to relax. I had a small grill with me to barbecue for dinner, though there weren't any pits available for lighting a fire. Surrounding my campsite was a playground for kids, a picnic area for eating and best of all.....at this picnic area were working electrical outlets to charge my phone and generator! That was awesome! Also good being here was that cell phone reception worked fine. I was able to connect to the internet from my phone. This may not matter to some people but....there were some soft grassy areas to my campsite good for setting my tent upon. This way the ground would be nice and fluffy as I laid down. Most campgrounds I visited on my road trip were based near hard, dirt ground....difficult to get comfortable on. If I had to say anything disappointing about Gust Backstrom, it's that there weren't any showers available and they only had vault toilets (though some RV Parks and campgrounds out there do offer all the amenities, lol). So...although it wasn't a big deal...had there been a shower and bathroom I would have been thrilled. Still I was extremely satisfied with the conditions and surroundings. Before I went to sleep for the evening...I sat in my beach chair and looked up at the sky. It was a beautiful summer night with plenty of stars out, very pleasant for appreciating being outdoors. Overall, Gust Backstrom City Park was a fantastic place to camp out for the night. Had I stayed in this city of Morton, Washington longer...I happily would have returned for a second evening. The following day I kept traveling towards Mount Saint Helens. Finally, to everyone out there...I urge you to download this App called - Campendium on your phone! When traveling spontaneously or on a cross country trip like I was...this convenient little Gulf Backstrom Park will be easily accessible for camping and spending the night in nature.

Beautiful place on the Tilton River. Just needs more attention to picking up trash. Other than…read morethat, we absolutely love bringing our dogs here and enjoying a lunch at one of the picnic tables!

I stayed here with my boyfriend over the Christmas season last year. The cabin was homey and…read morecomfortable with a stunning view of the river. We took the dog on longs walks through the woods then enjoyed hot tub at night! It was easy to get to the ski slopes from here so which is why we booked it. We could ski with the masses during the day then have a quiet little patch of land to ourselves at night. So much better than a hotel!

Trying to get a booking in! Wildland fire crew needed to rest our heads for a few nights for rest…read moreand recover before going back to the fire line. Lady in front was rude and didn't not want to take company card. Made us feel like we were criminals. Any fire crew or incident command on future fires in the area avoid coming here. They will treat fire fighters like criminals. They closed at 10PM and this lady did not want to work things out.

Here's what you need to know: Great prices…read moreComfortable Beds Clean rooms Mini-Fridge (probably in most rooms by now) Quiet Safe Friendly Owners Super convenient location right on the Hwy (but it's real quiet at night). Breakfast area in lobby with some seating. WIFI My family is in eastern Washington, so when I moved to the far west corner of western Washington, the trip got a little too long. We chose the Mountain View Lodge the first time we made the big trip, because of the good price, and return over and over again because of the great accommodations. Every time we stay we have a comfortable room, nice breakfast and we can get out and get on the road quickly and easily. We have arrived very, very late on some occasions, and the owners are there, friendly and ready to get us checked in. Last time I stayed they had a small fridge in the room, which was new from the previous stay. One time my TV was missing the remote (I noticed right when I walked in) and they moved me to the next room over. I am an extremely light sleeper, but the motels on the highway location has never bothered me. The highway isn't very busy, especially at night. I have come here alone (I'm female) and with my husband. I have always felt very safe. I have recommended this motel to my family, who now stays there each time they make the trip to our side of the mountains. They have had nothing but positive experiences as well. I believe they also have little cabins behind the motel with kitchens. We might book one this summer for a family gathering.

We got there as the lady was leaving and she was more than pleasant reopened the place and got us a…read moreroom. She's very upbeat. Place is very clean comfortable and a great location between Rainier and Seattle. We would stay here again.

Stayed here on a Friday night to get to Mt. Rainier early the next morning. Just 53 minutes to…read moreHenry Jackson Visitor Center. The Good: - Clean room, new towels - Friendly staff The Bad -The couch in our room was perhaps the most uncomfortable couch I've ever sat on in my life. It belongs in a dungeon. -Our mattress was almost as bad as the couch. So soft and unsupportive it was like lying on a bag of marshmallows. Not ideal since we were counting on a good night's sleep before a day of hiking but did not rest well. We actually had a reservation for Saturday night as well but we checked out early as we couldn't face the prospect of spending another night in that room.

Cozy and clean sums it up…read more A warning that the wifi doesn't work, it's right next to a highway and the room is pretty small. However, it's very clean and neat and well equipped (except for wifi). Had a burger at the restaurant and it was alright.

I can't really blame the low rating on the server, this place was pretty busy. It's a holiday…read moretravel day so the management or owner should have known they would be busy. There was one server, one bartender and two cooks. The place was full and the server tried to turn ppl away because they were just overwhelmed. That being said, we ordered and waited well over 1/2 hr for our food. My son's food sat in the pass through a good 15 minutes before it was delivered...cold of course. I ordered chicken strips and fries...I did not get any sauce or ketchup. My husband's meal came out about 15 minutes after ours. Not sure what took so long for a plate of nachos. As for the quality of the food, it was less than expected. The fries were dark brown, way overcooked and greasy tasting. The best part of the meal was the mozzarella sticks, but can you really ruin those? The server was trying, I can't really blame her. She was set up for failure. There was a bartender working. I went into the bar. One table. Yet this poor kid ran her butt off in a FULL dining room with NO help from the bar tender. I can't even complain about the service because I think she was doing the best she could to keep up. I think this is a good hangout for the locals, but during busy summer months they need to step it up and schedule more help.

This is a small visitor center in Mount Rainier National Park that is near the Stevens Canyon…read moreEntrance. It is located next to the Ohanapecosh campground and has very limited parking. Inside are some exhibits, a gift shop, booksotre and a topographical map. There is some WiFi, but it is limited. There are rangers on hand to answer any questions that you may have. The Silver Falls Loop Trail is right outside the Ohanapecosh Visitor Center. This is a really pretty area with lots of tall trees that provide plenty of shade. Ohanapecosh is named for a Taidnapam (or Upper Cowlitz) Indian habitation site along the river,

What a lovely visitor center! While the one in Paradise is definitely larger and more involved,…read moreOhanapecosh is definitely worthy of a stop when in the area. As the name would suggest, it's located at the Ohanapecosh campgrounds and is right at the Silver Falls Loop Trail and the Hot Springs Trail. Multiple wonderful rangers ready to give great information, tips, and advice about Mt Rainier National Park. Small little museum with good information. Tiny but nice gift shop. They also have clean bathrooms. Free Wi-Fi for programming maps and planning your trip. Great stop for some information while in the area!