Answers about our Mt. Rainier National Park Lodging
Our FAQ page is a handy resource for all your questions about Mt. Rainier lodging at Stone Creek Lodge. Whether you’re curious about booking, amenities, or nearby activities, we’ve gathered helpful information to ensure a smooth and enjoyable stay.
If you need further assistance or have specific questions, give us a call—we’re happy to help you plan the perfect getaway!
The Policies:
Unfortunately, we do not accept family pets or emotional support animals. Please see our Pet and Animal Policy for additional information. Likewise, Mt. Rainier National Park does not allow family pets on the trails.
See our cancellation policy. View cancellation policy
So that we may focus on and give full attention to housekeeping tasks, we cannot accommodate early check-ins.
Check-out is by 11 am. After that, a late check-out is subject to cabin/room availability at an additional cost of $50 per hour plus tax through 1 pm. Similarly, check-out after 1 pm would be subject to the full-day rate plus tax.
If you are interested in a late departure, please confirm availability check-in.
Yes, single-night reservations are possible. Check our availability calendar for single-night options.
Yes. Therefore, out of respect for all guests, quiet hours are from 10 pm to 7 am.
No. Unfortunately, the maximum occupancy per cabin is the total number of guests permitted at any time in the cabins or suites.
The Accommodations:
No, the hot tubs are cabin-specific. Only registered guests staying in the Cascade Cabin and Mountain Cabin accommodations can access them. That is to say that, Family and friends of registered guests who are staying in other units may not access or utilize them.
The hot tubs are available from 8 AM to 10 PM to registered guests in the Cascade and Mountain Cabins. Please be mindful of your neighbor regarding noise and the time spent in the hot tub. We limit hot tub sessions to 45 minutes. Addition information regarding use is posted at the hot tubs.
While the difference is slight, the Cascade and Mountain Cabins are both excellent options for couples or solo travel. The difference between the two is the hot tub amenity. Two Mountain Cabins share access to a hot tub conveniently located between the two units, while the Cascade Cabin has its own hot tub.
The only cooking cabin is the Vine Maple Cabin. But, all other cabins/suites have a kitchenette for reheating prepared foods. Furthermore, guests may bring and use their camp stoves or small electric appliances outdoors. Also, park-style grills are available for outdoor cooking.
Guests of Stone Creek Lodge can quickly reheat and warm prepared foods in the modestly equipped kitchenette. Most importantly, guests will find an under-the-counter refrigerator with a separate freezer, microwave oven, toaster, coffee maker (and filters), and an electric teakettle. We also include dishes, flatware, glassware, a can opener, a wine/bottle opener, grilling utensils, and most other items needed for your convenience. There’s even an ice cream scoop. Finally, we provide a full list of the amenities on the WHAT’s INCLUDED page.
Yes, we do have bedside outlets. All cabins and suites have bedside USB charging stations with outlets conveniently located on the top of every nightstand. So there is no need to rearrange furniture to find the nearest outlet.
Bed linens, bath towels, and Ginger Lily Farms Botanicals body wash and shampoo are provided. In addition, the Cascade and Mountain Cabins have oversized towels for use at the hot tub. For additional information, check out our WHAT’s INCLUDED page.
The Garden Suite Rooms are actually duplex cabins that offer greater flexibility and sleeping arrangements for up to 4-guests. Suites include double queen beds or units with a queen and two single beds. Although the suites share a common wall with the other side of the duplex, there is no connecting door between them.
The Lodge:
Sadly, we do not have a restaurant on-site. However, there are restaurants in the area, with the closest being a 1/2 mile away. Please note that in the winter and off-season months, fewer options are available.
We do not offer public laundry services at this time. Laundromat self-service facilities are located in the towns of Ashford, Morton, and Eatonville.
Wi-Fi is available and included in the rental rate. Although we purchase as much bandwidth as possible in our remote mountain location, this does not compare to the bandwidth available in most larger cities, which you may have become accustomed to.
Therefore, if you plan to work remotely, participate in a Zoom/FaceTime call or webinar, or require significant bandwidth to upload/download large files, the service may limit, prevent, or impact your ability to do these things with ease.
Due to the surrounding mountain range, strong and reliable cell phone service and coverage may not be available. Verizon and T-Mobile provide the closest cell service. Subsequently, AT&T service is not available for several miles.
Therefore, if you plan to work remotely or need to stay connected with others, the cellular service in the mountains may limit or prevent cell phone communication. Please plan accordingly.
We do have wildlife in the immediate area. You will find blacktail deer, elk, black bears, raccoons, many types of birds, and other Pacific Northwest animals. Guests should stay alert when driving or hiking, especially at dusk and dawn. Please visit the National Park website for more information on Wildlife Safety.
We do not offer tent or RV sites, nor do we offer or have campground facilities.
EV Charging:
Stone Creek Lodge offers three Level Two charging stations. Two stations charge at 48 amps, and the third is versatile, with a NEMA 14-50 and an optional Level Two charger at 32 amps.
Our chargers are installed with the standard J1772 connectors. We also have adapters for Tesla vehicles.
Charging is free to guests staying with Stone Creek Lodge. Please include your needs when making a reservation.
Chargers are reserved for guest use. If we do not have a guest requirement, public access to the charging stations may be available at a cost on a case-by-case basis.
Our Location:
Stone Creek Lodge is located 200 yards from the Nisqually entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park. Furthermore, we are not affiliated with the National Park.
The Paradise area of Mt Rainier National Park is approximately 18-miles from Stone Creek Lodge at Mt. Rainier. In addition, Paradise is home to the Jackson Visitor Center and the well-known Skyline Trail.
The Longmire area of Mt Rainier National Park is approximately 7-miles from Stone Creek Lodge at Mt. Rainier. In addition, the National Park entrance is 200 yards from Stone Creek Lodge.
Mt. Saint Helens is approximately a 2-hour drive from Stone Creek Lodge. Subsequently, many guests add a day to their itinerary and plan a day trip for sightseeing and hiking at Mt. Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument.
Firstly, Sea-Tac airport in Seattle is the closest and is approximately 75 miles away. Secondly, the Portland airport is approximately 137 miles away. Please visit our Directions Page for more information.
There are two convenience stores in the town of Ashford, approximately 6 miles from Stone Creek Lodge. Firstly, Ashford Valley Grocery has a fueling station and some convenience food options. Secondly, the Ashford General Store offers beverages, food, and convenience items.
While driving to Stone Creek Lodge, guests will find the closest full grocery store approximately 30-miles away. Located in Morton, WA is The Morton Country Market, and in Eatonville, WA is Plaza Market. Both offer a wide selection of prepared food for re-heating, fresh produce, meats, and dairy. However, if traveling through Eatonville, Double T Meats is an excellent option for trail mix, jerky, pepperoni, and items for outdoor grilling. Certainly if you prefer larger superstores or chain grocery stores, many options are available in Graham, Puyallup, or Spanaway.
Seasonal:
Yes. Therefore, Stone Creek Lodge at Mt. Rainier allows guests to experience all four seasons at Mt. Rainier National Park and the surrounding area. There are many excellent snowshoe and cross-country skiing trails both in the National Park and nearby in Ashford.
The Washington Department of Transportation does an excellent job of keeping the state roads clear and snow-free. Consequently, snow chains are not required to reach Stone Creek Lodge at Mt. Rainier. However, National Park visitors can rent snow chains in Ashford for peace of mind and safety.
⛔️ The National Park requires snow chains in every vehicle from November 1 through May 1. Furthermore, daily requirements are announced on Twitter @MountRainierNPS or posted on the National Park website.
Yes. Therefore, guests staying in the Cascade and Mountain Cabins have hot tub access year-round.
Not all restaurants are open year-round. Please check with area restaurants for specific hours of operation during the winter season.