The closest gateway to Nisqually
Ashford is the last town before Mount Rainier's busiest entrance. From Redtail, you're at the park gate in about 10 minutes. No hour-long drives to start your day.
Why Ashford
The town that's basically at the trailhead
Plenty of towns claim to be 'near Mount Rainier.' Ashford is the one where you can be at the Nisqually gate before the parking lots fill up.
Trees, rivers, and quiet roads
The drive along SR 706 through Ashford is towering forest and glacier-fed rivers. Even getting to the park feels like part of the trip.
Cabins over chain hotels
Ashford doesn't do big resorts. The lodging here is mostly standalone cabins and small properties — which means privacy and real space.
Redtail at a glance
The numbers that matter
Guests pick Redtail because it checks every box — close to the park, private, well-equipped, and priced without platform markups.
6 miTo Nisqually entrance
PrivateStandalone A-frame
DirectNo platform fees
4.98Average guest rating
What you get at Redtail
- Private covered hot tub under the forest canopy
- Stone fireplace great room with cathedral ceilings
- Fully equipped kitchen for real meals
- High-speed WiFi, smart TV, and climate control
- Dedicated parking and private forest-facing entry
- Local host team with trail conditions and area tips
What guests are saying
“This was a very beautiful cabin to stay in. We just welcomed our second baby and our little family of four was able to relax here together.”
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