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Packwood is a small town in Lewis County in southwestern Washington. It's located at the intersection of US Highway 12 and Gifford Pinchot National Forest Road 52 (also known as Skate Creek Road.) Packwood is considered the "Heart of Volcano Country," located centrally between Mt. Rainier National Park, Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, and Mt. Adams. The Tatoosh Wilderness, Goat Rocks Wilderness, and William O. Douglas Wilderness are to the north, southeast and northeast, respectively. The town of Packwood is in the upper Cowlitz Valley, downstream of the confluence of the Muddy and Clear Forks of the Cowlitz. The White Pass Ski Area is just 20 miles to the east of town. Packwood's remote location and charm attract visitors who are looking for a place to relax and unwind amid scenic natural beauty. Recreational opportunities abound, and include hiking, fishing, bird and wildlife watching, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling and camping. Thousands of bargain hunters visit Packwoods Biannual Flea Markets, which are held during the Memorial Day and Labor Day holiday weekends. Vendors offer a wide range of items, from antiques to toys. Packwood is also home to several restaurants, local motels and an RV park.

Surrounding areas: Mount Rainier, Washington (18.7 mi), Mount Saint Helens, Washington (37.5 mi), Mossyrock, Washington (39.0 mi)

Packwood Vacation Rentals




Packwood Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Crest Trail LodgePackwood, WA (360) 494-4944
Seasons Motel200a Westlake AveMorton, WA28.9 mi.(360) 496-6835

Packwood Weather & Climate

Mount Rainer weather patterns are strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean, elevation, and latitude. The climate is generally cool and rainy, with summer highs in the 60s and 70s. While July and August are the sunniest months of the year, rain is possible anytime, and very likely in spring, fall, and winter. The weather at Mt. Rainier is very changeable. Snow will remain at the 5,000 to 8,000 feet elevation well into mid-July. Visitors are advised to have extra clothing, rain gear, and a tent for protection against storms anytime of the year. Some of the greatest seasonal snowfalls and snow depths in the United States have been recorded on the slopes of Mt. Rainer. @

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 42°F 29°F 9.32 in. -
February 47°F 30°F 7.04 in. -
March 53°F 33°F 5.32 in. -
April 59°F 36°F 3.67 in. -
May 66°F 42°F 2.59 in. -
June 71°F 47°F 2.05 in. -
July 78°F 51°F 1.01 in. -
August 78°F 51°F 1.14 in. -
September 73°F 44°F 2.39 in. -
October 62°F 37°F 4.63 in. -
November 47°F 33°F 9.30 in. -
December 42°F 29°F 9.34 in. -

Packwood Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are Yakima Air Terminal Mc Allister Field (YKM) located about 53 miles east of Packwood in Yakima, Washington, Bowers Field (ELN) located approximately 60 miles east of Packwood in Ellensburg, Washington, the Seattle Tacoma International airport (SEA) located roughly 65 miles northwest of Packwood in Seattle, Washington, and finally Boeing Field King County International airport (BFI) located around 70 miles northwest of Packwood in Seattle, Washington.

Packwood Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Puyallup FairPuyallupWA49.6 mi.
Wild Waves and Enchanted VillageFederal WayWA58.0 mi.
Remlinger FarmsCarnationWA72.9 mi.
Fun Forest Amusement ParkSeattleWA75.8 mi.
Oaks Amusement ParkPortlandOR89.0 mi.
 
Water Parks
Wild Waves Water ParkFederal WayWA58.0 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Maple Grove GolfRandleWA14.3 mi.
Ironwood Green Golf CourseGlenomaWA23.8 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Mission RidgeWenatcheeWA85.4 mi.
Cooper SpurPortlandOR89.0 mi.
Mount Hood MeadowsPortlandOR89.0 mi.
Mount Hood SkibowlGovernment CampOR90.1 mi.
 
State Parks
Federation Forest State ParkWA37.6 mi. 
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Northwest Trek Wildlife ParkEatonvilleWA33.5 mi.
Point Defiance Zoo and AquariumTacomaWA57.7 mi.
The Seattle AquariumSeattleWA75.8 mi.
Woodland Park Zoological GardensSeattleWA75.8 mi.
Oregon ZooPortlandOR89.0 mi.


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