Clean, quiet park on the river. Showers and bathrooms clean,…read moregrounds are well maintained

Beautiful park with so much potential, like other reviews have said the noise levels is quite high…read moredue to constant traffic over a nearby bridge,when we arrived it was like a ghost town something may have been going on with whoever was running the place, we didn't really see but the one person who came over to check us in the entire stay which was a couple of days. We couldn't find where to take the trash unless it was supposed to be left in a pile with the overloaded can we did see so we took our trash with us when we left which wasn't convenient to say the least.

We spent two nights camping at Eco Park resort over Labor Day weekend. We had an RV site and it was…read morein a great location. In amongst the trees, private and very pretty. Mark, the owner, was a great host and James, his assistant was so helpful and friendly. Both of them told us so much about the area, both historical and recent. The location is perfect for visiting Mount St Helens. And it is very peaceful and quiet. Even with the resort fully booked, we almost felt as if we were the only ones there. The sites are not one on top of the other as we have found at other campgrounds. The shared bathrooms are very clean and the shower hot with great water pressure. We'll definitely be going back!

Our family group of 9 spent an amazing few days staying at Eco Park resort. It exceeded our…read moreexpectations thanks to Mark Smith, the owner, and his helper James. Mark is an excellent cook and it was such a treat to not have do our own cooking that we had most of our meals at the cafe. The cabins are rustic and no electricity but very clean and charming. The shared outside bathroom and showers were close by. The evening campfire and s'mores were nice to look forward to at the end of the day. We all loved the stories told by Mark that added such a personal touch and better understanding of what happened during and after the eruption of Mt St Helens. Our grandsons, 7-11 yrs had many adventures exploring the beautiful grounds and never lacked for something new to discover. Even our teenage granddaughter, once she recovered from finding out there was no cell phone service, started relaxing and enjoying herself. Spent some time visiting the Johnson Ridge Observatory only about 30 min from Eco Park. And along the way found the Forest Learning Center and Clear Water Lake, both worth visiting. We were very lucky to have perfect weather and to get spectacular close up views of Mt St Helens. it is obvious that Mark and his crew work hard at making each guest have an enjoyable stay. They love what they do and it shows. We can't wait to return for a longer stay!

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!

TL;DR: Great lakefront campground with easy access, clean facilities, friendly camp hosts, and…read moreabundant wildlife. Some of the sites are fairly close together but well maintained and well run. Great for fishing, kayaking, or a relaxing PNW lake stay. Bring most of your own food, there's a small nearby store for basics, but limited dining options near the campground. We camped at Mineral Lake Lions Den Campground over Memorial Day weekend (May 26-28) with two adults, two tents, and one vehicle. Overall, it was a peaceful lakefront camping experience with great wildlife, easy water access, and solid amenities. Sites are fairly close together but well maintained and organized. They have tent and RV sites some with power and water. Reservations are made online and the process was simple with instant confirmation. Check-in was smooth. We had about 3 to 4 bars of cell service during our stay. Quiet hours were generally respected. Camp hosts were helpful, friendly and present. Bathrooms were very clean and well stocked, and coin-operated showers were available (we didn't use them). There are dumpsters conveniently located near the sites, which made it easy to keep everything tidy. Firewood is available for purchase on-site ($9 per bundle), which came in handy. There is a road outside the campground, but we didn't notice road noise during our stay. The lake itself was the highlight. Multiple docks make it easy to get right out on the water. We saw plenty of fishing activity, and conditions ranged from choppy water on Friday to glassy calm on Saturday and Sunday. Wildlife was abundant: ducks, ducklings, geese, goslings, osprey, eagles, red-winged blackbirds, and even deer. There's a small local store within walking distance that carries basic supplies and a nice selection of snacks. It's best to bring your own groceries for the stay, as dining and full food options nearby are limited unless you drive into Ashford, Elbe, or Eatonville. The local Mineral store is great for essentials, last-minute items and souvenirs. Overall, really nice spot. I'd be happy to camp there again.

This is a 5* spot, no doubt about it. If you had a bad experience, check your expectations at the…read moredoor! Large private sites (which few exceptions that allow groups to gather without having to reserve the group site). Staff always present but not the least intrusive very polite and helpfull. If I had one extremely small issue.. our Site 18 has a large street light (for the restroom nearby) that lights up the campsite quite a bit. It's great for late night trips to the restroom. To the positive.. 18 also has possibly the best "gathering space" around the fire area. plenty of room for pets and kids to play also close to the trail that leads to the reservoir. If you fish or have kayaks/canoe/boats, bring them. There is a dry nice boat ramp in camp. I went for the first time this August and have scheduled another stay in September. Bummer for me is they're not open year round. Definitely will be back next year.

Excellent, well maintained campground. Lots of activities and a boat ramp. Bathrooms and showers…read moreare available too.

You have got to experience the Centralia Square Hotel for yourself. The staff is friendly and…read morewelcoming. The rooms are comfortable and lovingly restored to their authentic 1920s look and feel. It has 2 of the best restaurants I have ever eaten in. You can escape here and stay a while. It is not just staying at a hotel but entering someones's labor of love and becoming a willing participant.

I was invited to perform for the wedding in May 22nd 2021. The Centralia Square Grand Ballroom and…read moreHotel is very beautiful venue with amazing stuff. I think it's convenient for couples to have ceremony and reception in the same room. There is also a beautiful stage for the ceremony. I attached some pictures from the wedding below. I LOVE PROVIDING LIVE MUSIC for Centralia Square Grand Ballroom and Hotel!

We found this place completely by accident but I'm so glad we did. Wish we were able to stay more…read morethan one night. It's a cute bed and breakfast with a huge front porch to play games or relax on while enjoying the stunning view of the lake and mountain across the road, which is also part of the Lodge. There is a dock for jumping off of or fishing. There is a fire pit area by the lake as well. There's a huge grassy area for the kids to run. If you're going to Mt. Ranier, you can't beat this cozy Lodge. The owner is very nice as well. Just one thing to mention: you do have to share a bathroom.

Hidden gem just outside mt rainier national park. Beautiful property and host…read more We stayed two nights over the july 4 th weekend. We booked the week before and got the last room. Breakfast included. There is a private dock just across the street and lovely views from the front porch. Well stocked kitchen with fridge , toaster, microwave and coffee pot. Lots of nooks and crannies to find a quiet spot. Huge selection of dvds , books and board games if its raining outside. Everything you would need is provided- towels, blankets to sit outside, folding chairs etc.

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.