Eatonville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Alder Lake Dam Reservoir Nisqually River Washington Aerial View
Alder Lake is formed by the Nisqually river in Rainier
Beautiful falls...park on road and follow the left hand trail about 1/2 mile
An hour or so south of Eatonville
Nice place to camp and explorer! The old or original town of Alder was located in Pierce County WA where present day Alder lake is located. Alder was platted in 1905 by Martin Holes. The name of the town was taken from the abundance of alder trees on the hills surrounding the town site. In 1909 the town had a population of 200 with two general stores, two hotels, fraternal hall, church, school, saw and shingle mill, and two logging camps nearby. In 1942 the second Nisqually Dam Project began. Construction on the Dam lasted through WWII. In September of 1944 the last bucket of concrete was poured, completing the dam. The town of Alder moved out, and the town site was flooded shortly there after. www.ghosttownsofwashington.com/alder.html #camping #park #view #history #getoutside #hiking

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Mill Village Motel

Mill Village Motel

2.5 out of 5
210 Center St. E. Eatonville WA
The price is NZ$287 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$287
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Eatonville. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (735 reviews)
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Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Mill Village Motel
Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

2.5 out of 5
2611 E E St Tacoma WA
The price is NZ$187 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$187
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (166 reviews)
Clean comfortable room but too cold. Elevators were out; but since we were on the 2nd flr, not too bad. They gave us additional 10% discount due to the inconvenience of no elevators.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

4 out of 5
1820 E 29th St Tacoma WA
The price is NZ$359 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$359
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,605 reviews)
Room and staff are amazing, food was just ok. You have to check into the casino every time you want to go in. We didn’t realize it was a smoking casino and came out feeling like a heavy smoker. They do have a non smoking section but you really have to look for it. It was definitely not what I was ...

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
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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

Gateway Inn
Steps to Foothills Trail: Unique Carbonado Studio

Steps to Foothills Trail: Unique Carbonado Studio

3 out of 5
Carbonado WA
Stay at this apartment in Carbonado. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Wilkeson Skate Park and Sunset Lake are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Lovely place. Thoughtful amenities.
The tiny house had what was advertised.. a small cozy place. We stayed in container 3 and loved our first experience in a tiny container home. BBQ grill and outdoor vibes were amazing.

Reviewed on 28 June 2025

Steps to Foothills Trail: Unique Carbonado Studio
Cozy studio cabin less than a mile to Mt. Rainier entrance.

Cozy studio cabin less than a mile to Mt. Rainier entrance.

Ashford WA
Stay at this cabin in Ashford. Enjoy in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Lake Christine Trailhead and Lake Christine are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
This was our second stay at the cabin-- it was just as lovely as last time, thank you!

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Cozy studio cabin less than a mile to Mt. Rainier entrance.
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Popular places to visit

Play area inside the park.

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Enjoy an outing to Northwest Trek Wildlife Park during your stay in Eatonville. While in this quaint area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Amazing aerial shots of gorgeous Clear Lake in Pierce County Eatonville, Washington

Clear Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Clear Lake during your travels in Eatonville. While in this quaint area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Clear Lake
Lots of lakes at the foothills of Mt Rainier! Maybe a bit of fishing? #mountains #reflections #green #lifeatexpedia

Tanwax Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tanwax Lake during your travels in Eatonville. While in this quaint area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Tanwax Lake
Just 1100 feet of elevation gain and you too could look like something out of The Sound of Music. But really, the views from the top of this peak are astounding, especially the one of Mt. Rainier that is just the other direction from this one.

Glacier View Wilderness

You can take time to visit Glacier View Wilderness during your travels to Eatonville. While in this quaint area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Glacier View Wilderness
Incredible aerial shots of Pierce County's stunning Ohop Lake in Eatonville, Washington

Ohop Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ohop Lake during your travels in Eatonville. While in this quaint area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Ohop Lake

Alder Lake Park

Explore the great outdoors at Alder Lake Park, a lovely green space in Eatonville. While in this quaint area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Alder Lake Park

Activities

Paradise Area

Mount Rainier National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$28
per traveller
Mount Rainier National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mt. Rainier National Park Day Tour from Seattle

Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour

NZ$250
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour
1-Day Mount Rainier National Park Tou

Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle

NZ$247
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
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Cities near Eatonville

Ashford which includes hiking or walking as well as an individual male

Ashford

Sunset with wildfire smoke at Clear Lake in Yelm Washington state

Yelm

Mount Rainier Aerials

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