Getting to Crystal Mountain
Crystal Chalets is located at Crystal Mountain Resort in the Cascade Range of Washington State — the closest ski resort to Seattle and Tacoma, and just minutes from Mt. Rainier National Park.
Distances & Drive Times
- From Seattle: 85 miles / ~2 hours via I-405 and Highway 410
- From Tacoma: 50 miles / ~1.5 hours via Highway 410
- From Enumclaw: 33 miles / ~45 minutes via Highway 410
- From Sea-Tac Airport: 80 miles / ~2 hours
- From Mt. Rainier (Sunrise entrance): 6 miles / ~10 minutes
Winter Driving Tips
Highway 410 is well-maintained but winter conditions apply. Carry tire chains or drive an AWD/4WD vehicle — chain-up areas are available along the route. Check WSDOT road conditions before heading up.
Parking at Crystal Mountain
Crystal Chalets guests: your first car is covered. Every reservation includes one guaranteed parking space in our private CCA lot — no resort parking reservation needed, even on sold-out days.
If you’re bringing a second vehicle, it will need a Crystal Mountain Resort parking reservation:
- Reservations required for all resort lots during ski season — guests without one are turned away
- Free when booked within 7 days; $10 for advance booking
- Book at crystalmountainresort.com/parking
- Weekends sell out fast — book as soon as dates are confirmed
- SP+ Carpool App and Enumclaw shuttle (peak days) are alternatives
Resort parking policies may change. Check Crystal Mountain’s parking page for latest info.
Nearby Attractions
- Mt. Rainier National Park — Paradise, Sunrise, and Grove of the Patriarchs (15–60 min)
- Crystal Mountain Gondola — scenic rides to Summit House at 6,872’
- White River — fishing and rafting in summer
- Enumclaw — nearest town for groceries, gas, and dining (45 min)
Located at the Crystal Mountain Resort, just 33 miles east of Enumclaw, 50 miles from Tacoma, 70 miles from Seattle and only 6 miles from the Sunrise entrance to Mount Rainier National Park.
Crystal Chalets is not responsible for the weather, power outages or the condition of the snow during your stay. We will do everything we can to insure your safety and comfort during your lodging stay, but do not provide refunds.
PLEASE NOTE:
SR410 IS CLOSED AT CAYUSE PASS AND CHINOOK PASS DURING WINTER MONTHS! PLEASE BE SURE TO DRIVE 410E THROUGH ENUMCLAW, WA. Crystal Mountain Blvd is located directly before the road closure.
Being on a hillside affords amazing views but there are MANY stairs to climb to the units (as seen in image below).
PLEASE NOTE: Our Guest Parking has moved. Please be sure you are parked in this area or you risk your vehicle being towed by Crystal Mountain.
This map and building layout show you our relation to Crystal Mountains Ski Lifts and Gondola Rides as well as our location on the Mountain.
LOCATION
Crystal Chalets
33613 Crystal Mountain Boulevard
Crystal Mountain, WA 98022
360-663-2628
The turnoff from SR 410 is located at MP 57.49 GPS 46.939001, -121.472144
Crystal Chalets is located above the Village Inn, on the same level as Upper C Lot.
Drive up Crystal Mountain Boulevard. Turn left after the Village Inn (on left). Wrap around to the left, drive behind and past the Village Inn, and the Crystal Chalets Parking Lot is on the left, at the bottom of our main stairs.
Up the stairs, Norse Peak is the building to the left, Crown Point is straight ahead, and Black Tusk is to the right.
There is NO road access directly to the buildings for luggage drop off, they must be carried up the stairs or ramp.
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