5 Places to Stay Near the Parklands

If you’re planning a trip to one of our top ten fall/winter parks, you might be interested in checking out some of our favorite cabins, lodges, and inns nearby. In addition to their proximity to the national parks, these stays offer one-of-a-kind opportunities to reconnect with the great outdoors.

Izaak Walton Inn

Situated in-between West Glacier and East Glacier (roughly 30 miles in either direction), the Izaak Walton Inn provides a traditional lodging experience—with a twist. The inn offers the option of staying in a renovated train caboose, schoolhouse, or the lodge. The Izaak Walton invites guests to disconnect from technology and reconnect with mother nature; although the inn doesn’t offer TV or in-room wifi, its plethora of outdoor activities are sure to make you forget about your digital FOMO. 

Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges

Located in the Rose River Valley and overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains, Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges is the perfect getaway for anyone planning a trip to Shenandoah National Park. In addition to its 55 lodge rooms, 16 cabins/cottages, and a campground, Graves also offers a farm-to-table dining experience and numerous seasonal activities such as hayrides, horseback riding, and an apple harvest festival.

Alta Crystal

Alta Crystal Resort, just one mile away from the northeast entrance to Mt Rainier, provides a cozy home-base for anyone planning a trip to the park. In addition to its proximity to Mt Rainier, Alta Crystal Resort has access to numerous onsite forest trails—perfect for year-round hiking, snowshoeing in winter, and horseback riding in fall. The resort also offers a scavenger hunt, s'mores nights, and more for its guests! 

Country Road Cabins 

Nestled in-between two national recreation areas and located just ten minutes away from New River Gorge, Country Road Cabins promises an adventure-filled experience for anyone planning a visit to America’s newest national park. Country Road Cabins offers 23 lodging options—including a variety of cabins, yurts, and tree-houses—as well as access to rock-climbing, rafting, and biking in the scenic woodlands of West Virginia. 

Northern Lights Resort

Located in the heart of Voyageurs National Park, Northern Lights Resort offers a plethora of outdoor activities for adventure-seekers of all ages—most notably, the opportunity to view the northern lights from the shore of Lake Kabetogama. Although Northern Lights Resort offers year-round lodging opportunities, availability is limited during the fall/winter season, so be sure to cross-reference their availability and the aurora forecast while planning your trip!