Longmire

Travel Guide

Washington mountain peaks with two volcanoes in the background
Mt Adams on a clear summer day from Mt Rainier national park
Snowboarded heading up mount Rainier for a mid summer ride
The park's first administration building dates from 1916 and now houses the Longmire Museum and Visitors Center. It was built in the Parkitecture style - a rugged, often hand-built style, designed to blend in naturally with the environment. This style is common among many western US Parks, including Mount Rainier, Yellowstone and Yosemite.
The remains of Soda Springs, one of 49 mineral spring that attracted visitors to this area in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The springs were developed by the Longmire family, who first settled the area in 1883 after building a wagon trail from Ashford, 13 miles (21 km) away. In addition to improving the springs, the Longmires constructed a series of cabins, tents, a 5-room hotel, and hiking trails to Paradise. By 1915 the Longmires and the National Park were no longer seeing eye-to-eye, and the Longmires leased the property to a hotelier, who improved and continued to operate the springs until the National Park Service purchased the property in 1939. You can read a bit more about the area's history here: http://bit.ly/1vkU4C4 You can visit the remains of a few mineral springs and an 1888 cabin by hiking the short and flat Trail of Shadows loop (0.7 mi/1.1 km). It's an easy walk, and there's a nice view of Mount Rainier from the meadows.
National Park Inn

National Park Inn

2.5 out of 5
47009 Paradise Rd E Ashford WA
Stay at this hotel in Ashford. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (301 reviews)
Great stay for March. Quiet and snowing. Fireplace was a nice touch.

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

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Paradise Village Hotel

Paradise Village Hotel

2.5 out of 5
31811 WA-706 Ashford WA
The price is RM372 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
RM372
RM410 total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ashford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (687 reviews)
We had 2 rooms. My room was a little dusty but clean. The sofa bed was a little dirty, but we had clean sheets to use. The second room appeared as if the last tenants were expected to come back and didnt. Things looked neat but seemed used and durty. Not sure what happened. Over all the rooms are ...

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Paradise Village Hotel
Packwood Lodge

Packwood Lodge

2 out of 5
13807 U.S. Highway 12 Packwood WA
The price is RM547 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
RM547
RM602 total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Packwood. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Check in was to be at 3 p.m. computer glitch prevented it until 5:30. Was promised company would make amends, NOTHING. We had to drive all the way back to town to kill time, spent money and wasted gas. (at $4.99 gallon). Staff's hand were tied, but as polite as could be. No keys to check in. Checked ...

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

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Gateway Inn

Gateway Inn

3 out of 5
38820 State Route 706 East Ashford WA
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Ashford. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,796 reviews)
Seemed unfinished supposed to be kitchette but no way to cook . Had no plates, cutlery couldn't use stove or oven

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

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Copper Creek Inn at Mt Rainier

Copper Creek Inn at Mt Rainier

3 out of 5
35707 SR 706 E Ashford WA
Stay at this cabin in Ashford. Enjoy free parking, a garden and a gift shop. Popular attractions Allen Memorial Forest and Ashford Natural Resource Conservation ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (164 reviews)
Great place

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Copper Creek Inn at Mt Rainier
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USA, Washington State, Seattle skyline, Mount Rainier in background

Mount Rainier

5/5(5 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Rainier during your travels in Ashford. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier panorama sunset in Washington State

Sunrise Visitor Center

After visiting Sunrise Visitor Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sunrise.

Sunrise Visitor Center
Girl hiking Through In The Chinook Pass Area of Mount Rainier National Park at Fall, Naches Peak Loop Trail

Paradise Loop

4.5/5(4 reviews)

You can take time to visit Paradise Loop during your travels to Paradise. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Paradise Loop
Mount Rainier as seen from the Paradise Visitor Center in Mount Rainier National Park

Henry Jackson Visitor Center

Explore the great outdoors at Henry Jackson Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Paradise. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Henry Jackson Visitor Center
The park's first administration building dates from 1916 and now houses the Longmire Museum and Visitors Center. It was built in the Parkitecture style - a rugged, often hand-built style, designed to blend in naturally with the environment. This style is common among many western US Parks, including Mount Rainier, Yellowstone and Yosemite.

Longmire Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Longmire Museum during your trip to Longmire. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Longmire Museum
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Mowich Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mowich Lake during your travels in Ashford. Discover the mountain views and restaurants in this relaxing area.

Mowich Lake

Things to do

Paradise Area

Mount Rainier National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

RM67
per traveller
Mount Rainier National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour

Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour

RM592
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour
Mount Rainier Customized Tour from Seattle

Mount Rainier Customized Tour from Seattle

RM770
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mount Rainier Customized Tour from Seattle
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Nisqually River In The Mountains, Packwood, Washington, United States

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