Ashford (Nisqually corridor)
Best for travelers prioritizing quick southwest park access, private cabin inventory, and flexible direct booking.
Area guide
Choose your base by access, comfort, and trip style
If your trip is centered on the Nisqually side of the park, Ashford is typically the strongest home base.
Packwood
Good for east/southeast itinerary splits, though drive times vary by route and seasonal road conditions.
Enumclaw
Useful for north/Seattle-side arrivals, but less optimal for a Nisqually-first Mount Rainier plan.
Why Ashford wins for many first-time Rainier itineraries
- Fast launch point for Nisqually entrance mornings
- More private-stay inventory than traditional hotel corridors
- Straightforward drive patterns for park + cabin days
- Easy return-to-base evenings after long trail days
Where Redtail fits
Redtail Rendezvous is a professionally managed private chalet in Ashford with covered hot tub deck access, a stone fireplace lounge, and direct booking through OwnerRez.
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Ashford locationPositioned for early park starts and unhurried alpine days.
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Booking transition update
Public bookings reopen March 15, 2026
We are currently transitioning management and first accommodating displaced prior reservations from the previous management company.
If you had a prior reservation at Redtail Rendezvous, use the dedicated rebooking page now.