Crystal Mountain
Crystal Mountain is a mountain and alpine ski area in eastern Pierce County, Washington, United States, located in the Cascade Range southeast of Seattle.
A ski area, 21 mi west of Cliffdell
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Cliffdell, 21 miles east. Where to stay ↓
2,389 feet of vertical
85 runs and 11 lifts. That’s more vertical than 82% of the 234 U.S. ski areas we track.
A day trip from Seattle
Seattle is about 62 miles northwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Cliffdell.
Crystal Mountain
Crystal Mountain is a mountain and alpine ski area in eastern Pierce County, Washington, United States, located in the Cascade Range southeast of Seattle. It is the largest ski resort in the state of Washington and lies within the Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest. The resort is accessible from the Seattle–Tacoma metropolitan area via State Route 410.
Primarily a day-use area, Crystal has nine chairlifts, various dining locations, and multiple hotels. It is also home to the Mt. Rainier Gondola, which provides year-round access to the resort's summit and is the state's only high-speed gondola. The gondola was installed in 2010.
- Type
- Ski area
- Terrain
- 85 runs · 2,389 ft vertical · 11 lifts
- Wikipedia readers
- 11K a year
- Official site
- crystalmountainresort.com
Where to stay near Crystal Mountain
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Packwood (16) and Ashford (23).
Packwood
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
99 people · 75% vacation homes
24 mi south of Crystal Mountain
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Crystal Mountain | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packwood 75% vacation homes | 24 mi south | 35 min | 16 5 hotels · 1 motel · 7 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 99 | — | — |
| Ashford | 28 mi southwest | 40 min | 23 9 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 12 lodges & cabins | 319 | $358K | — |
| Cliffdell 40% vacation homes | 21 mi east | 30 min | 5 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 157 | — | — |
| Ronald 37% vacation homes | 30 mi northeast | 45 min | 10 3 hotels · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 119 | — | — |
| Easton 37% vacation homes | 26 mi northeast | 40 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 647 | $769K | — |
| Nile 37% vacation homes | 27 mi east | 40 min | 3 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 349 | $432K | — |
| Roslyn | 28 mi northeast | 45 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 1,076 | $565K | — |
| Buckley | 30 mi northwest | 45 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 5,371 | $574K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Crystal Mountain
Other well-known places within 67 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
114 mi🏞 National ParkMount Rainier National Park1.6M visitors a year
66 mi🌊 DamHiram M. Chittenden Locks
59 mi🏜 Canyon & gorgeApe Canyon
46 mi🌲 Park & preserveAlpine Lakes Wilderness⛷33 mi⛷ Ski areaThree Summits104 runs · 1,233 ft vertical
66 mi📍 LandmarkFort Lawton
60 mi🏛 MuseumLiving Computers: Museum + Labs⛷222 mi⛷ Ski areaWhite Pass Ski Area55 runs · 2,035 ft verticalPhoto credits
Mount Rainier National Park: Ricardo Martins from Gent, Belgium, CC BY 2.0 · Hiram M. Chittenden Locks: Unknown Photographer / US Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain · Ape Canyon: Caroline, CC BY 2.0 · Alpine Lakes Wilderness: Walter Siegmund, CC BY 2.5 · Fort Lawton: Sam iv at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Living Computers: Museum + Labs: Jllm06, CC BY-SA 4.0
Visiting Crystal Mountain
What town is Crystal Mountain near?
Cliffdell, WA, about 21 miles east.
How far is Crystal Mountain from Seattle?
About 62 miles northwest of Seattle, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Crystal Mountain?
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (YKM), about 51 miles away. The nearest big hub is Seattle–Tacoma (SEA), about 52 miles.
Where should I stay near Crystal Mountain?
Packwood (24 mi, 16 places to stay), Ashford (28 mi, 23 places to stay) and Cliffdell (21 mi, 5 places to stay).
Tips from people in Cliffdell
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Cliffdell’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.