Good stop for a bathroom break, picnic and a stretch. No food services…read more Two buildings with bathrooms. A couple of water fountains. No bottle filling station. Two soft drink vending machines. Several picnic tables under pine trees. Well maintained area. Clean facilities. Several informational signs about the area. Trash bins along the front parking area. Truck and RV parking available.

okay, so here's the thing: Hill is an anglicized surname not topography. John is a christian name,…read moreor it would be if not for Mr. Hill's origins somewhere in the far east. John was the only child of an Indus Valley girl who totally made his fortune in jasmine tea and ricey crisps before retiring to the semi-arid climbs of the plateau to escape the rain... or more accurately, not ;-) meanwhile in the real world: bits of John Quititit's actual history can be read from the information boards at this rest area along with some salient points about life in the surrounding countryside. it's totally worth taking a few minutes to sit and contemplate how amazing this place is and how it must have been way back when. also, local rumor has it that someone is passing out coffee and cookies around here in warmer weather but that could be completely made up too ;-)

Spacious rest stop with nice, well-maintained rest rooms, picnic tables, and plenty of space to…read morestretch your legs. A great stop on the way to/from Leavenworth on Hwy 2. Nice scenery!

After drinking two mochas and a ton of water, this was a welcomed rest area detour (9/21/23)…read moreoutside of Leavenworth. Other choices I saw along Hwy 2 were isolated smallish park restrooms or portapotties. Of course, one could have stopped at a cafe, diner, tavern, or restaurant on this route. The Nason Creek Rest Area had parking for cars, trucks, and RVs. Looks like there's also an RV dump station area. This rest area is also safety monitored and has soft drink vending machines at the center kiosk area. There were people onsite and felt relatively safe. The women's restroom wasn't spotless, but the stall had seat liners, and the sinks had soap dispensers plus running water, and air dryers. Much better than porta or compost potties!

I have stopped at the SeaTac Rest Area over the years as part of longer road trips and shorter day…read moreand half-day adventures in the Puget Sound area. Today, Wednesday 2 August 2023, I discovered a new appreciation for its placement on I-5 in regards to heading east to Enumclaw following visiting the rest area, the turn for Enumclaw (Highway 18) was the next exit once I merged back onto the interstate from the rest area. There are two smaller restroom buildings, vending machines, designated parking areas per vehicle type, and grassy area(s) with picnic tables. The restrooms were busy and a little less clean than I have experienced in the past, but nothing appalling. I was running low on water, so I tried two of the water fountains at one of the restroom buildings and found neither worked. Going to the second restroom building, I found working water fountain(s) with water that did not have a funky taste. While typically busy, people utilizing the rest area have tended to be mindful in my experience(s).

Very nice and conveniently located rest stop on the 5 freeway. Lovely trees, open space, plenty of…read morepark benches, and free coffee. The only down side is the "theoretical" ONE HOUR PARKING ONLY! On a long drive, the driver definitely requires more that one hour to recharge and prepare to continue the journey.

traffic was flowing with great haste on I-5 heading back to Seattle so I traded some of the time…read moresavings for a bit of relief. pulled into another of Washington State's frill free rest area: tables and benches and shelter during inclement weather, his and hers and our facilities plus an information center that isn't helping anyone and some vending that kind of is... still, there's plenty of room to park and frollic in the grass with your animal companions besides the other stuff so it's not exactly wonderful - but it's just not horrible either.

Decent enough for a rest and stretch my legs after driving for a couple of hours. There is a sign…read morethat indicates eight hours of parking is permitted which is nice. There are separate areas for trucks and cars. Both have some decent tall trees for shade and are nicely far from the noise of the highway if you were thinking of taking a nap. Some trash and the rest room needed attention. But if you just want to walk around without getting off the highway, this works. [Review 20858 overall - 115 in Washington - 1842 of 2023.]

Great considering it IS a rest area after-all. :)…read more Going on 90 from East heading towards West, Seattle, the mile marker just after it is 125 Usually very busy but no waits 2 Coke brand drink vending machines that also have bottled water Tons of grass for kids to get out energy ----WOMAN'S BATHROOM---- (Not sure about men's) Women's bathroom was very clean. Four stalls with one of them being for disabled. Two of those gigantic ground toilet paper dispensers in each stall. No baby changing station. Two faucets. One being the kind you have to press down and it turns off automatically after X seconds. One with a handle that you turn on and off yourself Two air hand dryers. No paper towels One random outlet in the middle of one wall but it is not anywhere near the sink Huge skylight so great lighting Beautiful close-up view if windmills

I pulled in to the Ryegrass Rest Area on the 12th of August as I was heading west back home to…read moreShoreline after a day exploring in central Washington. As I pulled in to the parking lot I noticed movement in the grass of the large open grassy lawn area. I maneuvered in to a parking space closer to the movement and opened my car window to watch for the little critter I had seen. Turned out to be a baby chipmunk!!! There was also a small dark brown rodent with no tail, maybe a shrew, dashing back and forth. Birds flitted around the bushes enjoying the evening meal time as well. After watching the wildlife for a little while, I made my way to the restrooms exploring the grassy area and keeping my eyes peeled for the rodents. Both port-a-potti and restroom building options were provided. I used the restrooms in the building. Everything was cleanly and guidelines for using the rest area during COVID-19 were posted in notices on the buildings. Informational placards provide background about the wind turbines around the rest area as well as ideas for more places to explore both nearby and around Washington State at large. Very pleasant place to stop and rest.

Great place to stop for a nap, bathroom break, and place for the fur babes to stretch!…read more The facilities are clean, and the dog area clean too.

It's a shame they are not taking better care of this rest area. It could be so much nicer…read more We stopped here very late (or very early I guess depending on how you look at it) to stretch our legs and rest a bit. I ended up dozing off for a bit before being woken by loud music and loud people and decided it was time to go. I decided to use the facilities before leaving. The trash needed to be picked up so it was a bit of a mess and the restroom smelled. There were at least 15 people eating and hanging out at the one or two small tables they had. In the light of day, it could be a scenic little stop but the grass and grounds have obviously not been being looked after either.

Nicely located on the way to Mt. Rainier. Sensor based lights and hand sanitizer dispenser instead…read moreof a sink, which has it's positives. There's a grocery store, "pizza Express" and a bar next to it. It was also relatively clean.

Elbe, WA population: 29…read more En route to Mt Rainier from Seattle, you may pass through Elbe and see the brightly colored re-purposed trains of the Hobo Inn, Pizza Express and the Mount Rainier Railroad Dining Company. On the opposite side of the street you'll find a supply shop, gas station and this charming little rest area. You won't be able to use the restroom at the gas station, even if you fill your tank there. The friendly gentleman inside seems familiar with the plight of travelers passing through. He will quickly and politely direct you to a short, well-worn dirt pathway through the grass leading to this rest stop. He's done this before. Glance across the street to the red and green train cars and you'll see a sign warning that the restrooms are for paying customers only. Meanwhile, nature is still calling. Good for you if you have offline restroom maps of the area. However, forget an online restroom search since you probably won't have access to a signal for several miles in the opposite direction. Not only are cell phone signals limited and/or non-existent, but, so is running water and a septic system. Remember, the population here was 29 as of the 2010 census and that tiny number doesn't do much for building a local infrastructure. Minimal infrastructure here means that this state rest stop is more like a luxury porta-potty. No flushing toilets but you'll find seat doilies and stalls so spacious that you couldn't bump your head on the door while squatting if you tried. There's also toilet paper which is arguably superior to looking for a mullein leaf in the woods. No running water means no sink. You will find a pair of decent sized mirrors in this restroom but a single Purell hand sanitizer attached to the stark white walls. Two mirrors, one hand sanitizer? Personally, I would prefer to see multiple hand sanitizers or at least a backup rather than multiple mirrors. Thankfully, the hand sanitizer was full. There is also a baby changing station and when was the last time you saw one of those in a porta-potty? This little rest stop is one of the few options before the last small base camp town just outside the Mt Rainier park entrance. It's probably just as creepy as any other remote rest area at night so be sure to use the buddy system. Overall, it is clean, includes an information kiosk, and a picnic area out front. This rest stop is super clean compared to some rest stops with flush toilets and running water. If nature calls when you're passing through the little town of Elbe, you'll be relieved to find the Elbe Rest Stop and some upscale cowgirl toilet paper.

Oh, poo. First stop…read moreon the road trip to California. Left on schedule, making great time down Highway 5, I'm gonna hit Grants Pass before 6 pm!! Woo hoo!! Ferghal and Lola are zonked out and I hate to stop but I *gotta go*. As I make my way to the right side of the highway, the pups perk up and breathe their doggie breath down my neck . Much meefing and wild tail wagging. Pups loves them a road trip --- because that means Rest Areas!! They are dogs --- they are easily pleased. First order of business --- figuring out where the hell I am. I drove past Chehalis, but the rest stop sign *says* Chelhalis. I know that's wrong, but deep down I wonder if maybe I'm driving on some sorta road to hell and I've been unknowlingly driving in the Chehalis vortex --- because if there is such a thing --- it's not in middle of the ocean near Bermuda, No, no, no , it's here. In Chehalis. The place people dream of leaving. I could hardly stand staying long enough to pee. Which brings me to the second order of business: Clean bathrooms (but no toilet seat covers --- that just makes me cranky), free coffee, stale store bought cookies (some road stops have ladies who make cookies, this rest stop was staffed by a couple of retired truckers who found the cookies behind the seat in the rig). Now for the third order of business: c'mon pups... do your bidniss! Holy crap! I mean literally... Holy. Crap. There is dog poop everywhere. Ooooooh geeeeeez. I guess those "pick up after your pooch please" signs you see some places really help --- and if you're not gonna have toilet seat covers --- how 'bout some POOP BAGS!? YES I AM YELLING HERE. It coulda been a nice rest stop too --- couple of tables under the trees. Nice wide paths to walk around. It could have been so nice but for well, the poo. Hey! Look - they have WiFi!! Nevermind. Registration won't work --- I don't think I like this rest stop, they don't even have vending machines. Time to toutle on down the highway.

If you're driving the 40 mph speed limit along Vashon Highway, you'll probably miss it…read more Heading north, it's on your right after passing SW 266th Lane. Heading south, it's on your left after passing SW Wesleyan Way. There is a miniature turnout with a couple parking spaces. The actual park is only 0.9 acres and most likely was a viewpoint back in the day before the trees became overgrown. Through the trees, you would have a spectacular view of Quartermaster Harbor. Other than a large rock with the history of Vashon Island engraved on it, and a round, stone picnic table, there's not much else to be seen... If you're not shy, it's a great place to secretly empty your bladder :X.

How small town cheesy is a place called Inspiration Point? Like some 50's makeout scene. Wait, it…read morewas. So during the day the view of Quartermaster Harbor and Maury Island and Mt. Rainier is great and LOTS of photos have been taken here over the years. During the night... well, what do you think happens in a small pullout without any streetlights or much for kids to do on a sleepy island? It is small, but you'll never find more than a few cars anyway. Just follow the main highway past Burton, past the water and up the long, winding hill. You'll know the hill. Trust me. You'll see the place. It's like Kerry Park in the country.

Awful. Writing this review while at this establishment. We requested and paid for a pet room. We…read morewere put in a room on the ground floor near an exit - great, except you can't use the exit. You have to walk a quarter mile back to the lobby to let your dog out through the lobby in the middle of the night (or anytime your dog needs walked). This makes absolutely no sense. We arrived for our stay on a Sunday night. Just a couple of cars in the lot. Entered, rang the bell, greeted by one guy from the restaurant who told us someone would be out to check us in in 2 or 3 minutes. Someone came pretty quickly but it took him sooo long to tap tap tap on 2 different computers to get us checked in. Took 10 minutes to get our key, which was presented in dirty, previously used envelope with other numbers scribbled out. We were very thankful there wasn't a line at checkin. Oddly enough, after going to our truck to get our things and reentering, the desk clerk was scurrying down the hall in front of us, keyed into a room briefly, then came back down the hall toward us. We realized he had gone into our room then exited. Not sure why, but unsettling. Again, this is a dead Sunday night and we made the reservation 3 days ago... For $170 on a Sunday night ($129, plus pet fee $25 plus tax) we feel scammed paying this amount for this rundown place. The hotel is in need of lots of TLC. The bathroom sink hot water doesn't work. We're still waiting for the room to warm up. My husband shoved the bath mat and a towel in the big gap that the taped up, makeshift window/floor A/C unit going out the window creates. Take away - if you don't need to stay at the summit, don't stay here. It's gross, unkempt, and unloved. Edit - it's morning and our room never got warm. The heat doesn't work. We ate at Commonwealth across the street. Great food and service.

Despite all these reviews we booked at the Summit Inn for the 4th of July because we waited until…read morethe last minute and this was the cheapest room. Our room was clean, the staff were extremely nice! It's truly not a very *nice* motel but I didn't feel gross and the amenities were about what I expected! Probably over priced but you're paying for the location? There were many broken down trucks outside our room's window and we almost adopted this little white fluffy dog that I think lives in the parking lot? He would not let us touch him, but we named him Concrete. We had pancakes for dinner at the diner, it was pretty good! But we do really like greasy spoon diners. Then went across the street to Dru Bru and had probably the best pretzel of my life and a beer before trying out the hot tub. Sauna was broken :( but hot tub was kinda cool. As in it was probably 2-3 degrees too chilly but big and tiled and interesting? We soaked twice during our stay! The place definitely has character, but it's not as bad (in my personal experience) as these reviews make it out to be in the slightest. We got gas station snacks and watched HGTV and went to bed early like adults it was lovely. 10/10 has Twin Peaks Energy and everyone needs to take themselves less seriously I think. There's espresso next door and awesome hikes close by. Would recommend.