Greenwater

Greenwater is a small town in Washington state, immediately north of Mount Rainier. It hosts basic amenities for visitors to Mount Rainier National Park, and for skiers of the Crystal Mountain resort.

Understand

In 2020, it had fewer than 100 residents.

Get in

State Route 410 (WA-410) runs through Greenwater, connecting Tacoma and the Puget Sound region over Chinook Pass to Yakima and eastern Washington.

In winter, this road closes south of Crystal Mountain. It usually closes in November and reopens in June, but is variable based on snowpack. Check the Washington State Department of Transportation for winter travel information.

See

Greenwater is near the eastern entrances of Mount Rainier National Park.

Do

• 1 Crystal Mountain Resort, 33914 Crystal Mountain Blvd. Washington’s largest ski resort: 11 lifts, over 80 named runs, and 2,600 acres of terrain. (updated Nov 2024)

Eat

There's one restaurant in town:

• 1 Naches Tavern, 58411 WA-410. (updated Nov 2024)

There are several restaurants at the Crystal Mountain Resort.

Sleep

There are several hotels at the Crystal Mountain Resort.

Camping

• 1 The Dalles Campground, ☏ +1 530 9320242. 45 tent or trailer units, five sites are barrier free and accessible. The campground is located along the White River. (updated Nov 2024)
• 2 Ranger Creek Campground. Dispersed camping area next to a small airstrip. (updated Nov 2024)
• 3 Silver Springs Campground. 56 tent or trailer units, five sites are barrier free and accessible. This campground is along the White River in a section of old growth forest just outside the to the national park (updated Nov 2024)

Go next

• Ashford — the other small town on the edge of Mount Rainier.

Make a loop back across the mountains:

• Mountains to Sound Greenway across Snoqualmie Pass — the next pass to the north
• White Pass (US-12) — the next pass to the south

Explore the other ski resorts in the Washington Cascades:

• Mount Baker — holder of the world record for most snowfall. Elevation 3,500–5,089 ft (1,067–1,551 m)
• Stevens Pass — the biggest terrain within two hours of Seattle. Elevation 3,500–5,089 ft (1,067–1,551 m)
• Mission Ridge — on the eastern slopes, with more sunshine than the other resorts. Elevation 4,570–6,820 ft (1,390–2,080 m)
• Snoqualmie Pass — the closest ski resort to Seattle. Elevation 2,610–5,420 ft (800–1,650 m)
• White Pass — a relaxed atmosphere for all abilities. Elevation 4,500–6,550 ft (1,370–2,000 m)