Originally known as Billings Lodge, the property has seen a number of ownership and name changes over the years. Built in 1920 by Ann Billings and a carpenter friend, it served as both residence and a vacation home to Ann and her 5 daughters until 1932. With the depression in full swing, and needing a source of income, Ann turned the home into a boarding house and began to build rental cabins.
Since then the resort has grown to include 9 cabins, RV spaces, tent spaces, and 2 vacation homes located nearby. After several years in the hospitality business in Minnesota, James and Zandy Ball moved to Washington state and purchased Mounthaven Resort.
Since then the resort has grown to include 9 cabins, RV spaces, tent spaces, and 2 vacation homes located nearby. After several years in the hospitality business in Minnesota, James and Zandy Ball moved to Washington state and purchased Mounthaven Resort.
Services
Mounthaven Resort offers 9 family friendly cabins, 16 RV sites and several tent sites on 7 beautiful acres of towering cedars with two mountain creeks and a pond. Nearby, they also offer two vacation rentals tucked into the forest. Escape to this quiet refuge just 1/2 mile from the Nisqually entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park.
Rainier cabins are fully equipped for your stay; bring your clothes, toiletries, food, and you're set for a mountain getaway! Each cabin features a private bath, kitchen or kitchenette, fireplace or wood stove, plus gas heat. A daily allotment of firewood is included during the colder seasons, additional wood is available for purchase on site.
Looking for a more private vacation? Our Mt Rainier vacation rentals offer your choice of 3 different private homes just moments from Mt Rainier. Our Mt. Rainier Vacation rentals are fully outfitted homes that feature full kitchens, private hot tubs, fireplaces, plenty of outdoor space, and more than enough privacy to make for a relaxing vacation.
Mounthaven Resort in Ashford is a great choice for a memorable Mt. Rainier camping experience. Located just 1/2 mile from the Nisqually (SW) entrance to the Mount Rainier National Park, camping options at our resort include full hookup RV sites, tent sites, and two recently constructed camping cabins.
Reviews (24)
Jonah R.
Jan 05, 2022
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Stayed here over Christmas weekend last year. 3 nights total.
The Good-
Quiet and peaceful right at the edge of Rainier National Park entrance. Beautiful location. Reasonable prices and freindly caretakers/owners. Father & son out early in the AM plowing. Nice place to relax with the family.
Right outside Ashford proper. On a lot of acres with winding creeks and trailes throughout.
The Bad-
Not a lot of creature comforts you might expect, no huge linen closet with extra blankets or pillows, no overflowing spice cabinet or leftover condiments from other guests. Was asked to leave the water
The Good-
Quiet and peaceful right at the edge of Rainier National Park entrance. Beautiful location. Reasonable prices and freindly caretakers/owners. Father & son out early in the AM plowing. Nice place to relax with the family.
Right outside Ashford proper. On a lot of acres with winding creeks and trailes throughout.
The Bad-
Not a lot of creature comforts you might expect, no huge linen closet with extra blankets or pillows, no overflowing spice cabinet or leftover condiments from other guests. Was asked to leave the water
Scott Stallard
Nov 20, 2021
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Very disappointed with the service and communication with staff. I had called ahead of time to make sure there were bathrooms and showers available since we are staying in a small camper van with no attached restroom. Was told that was fine. The day of checkin was told they were refusing service since apparently they don't have bathrooms available. The lady on the phone was super rude and not helpful. Wouldn't recommend staying here based on this interaction.
Erin Collins
Nov 16, 2021
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Lauren Salas
Oct 16, 2021
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We stayed in the Hemlock cabin and it was wonderful! We hiked a ton in the park during the day and it was the perfect place to kick our feet (very tired feet) up after a long day of adventure. The proximity to the park was awesome, and there are are a few great nearby restaurants to grab a meal. The fireplace was nice, the heater worked just as well when we ran out of firewood ! The kitchen is perfect for heating up leftovers or a snack. Very clean, super cute! Definitely recommend
Lucinda Dunbar
Aug 18, 2021
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Heather C.
Jun 18, 2021
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We booked Mounthaven Resort over Memorial Day weekend with a big group. I love that they offer cabins and RV spots and have real bathrooms and showers! There are great amenities for kids and we all had a blast. Best part was the service. Somehow, when we went to leave, we ended up getting our travel trailer completely stuck, jackknifed the truck and trailer around a tree. The owners went above and beyond and within an hour had us on the road headed home. If they hadn't been there and so well equipped, we'd have spent well over $1000 having to get our trailer removed and likely ended
We booked Mounthaven Resort over Memorial Day weekend with a big group. I love that they offer cabins and RV spots and have real bathrooms and showers! There are great amenities for kids and we all had a blast. Best part was the service. Somehow, when we went to leave, we ended up getting our travel trailer completely stuck, jackknifed the truck and trailer around a tree. The owners went above and beyond and within an hour had us on the road headed home. If they hadn't been there and so well equipped, we'd have spent well over $1000 having to get our trailer removed and likely ended
Leah Spitzer
May 26, 2021
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Wonderful setting and nice cabins! Clean and well set up. I especially loved the outdoor area. Not only did my cabin have a small deck with a couple chairs, a small table and a bench but off the deck was a picnic table, a charcoal bbq, a firepit and two more chairs. Wonderful place for a get away. Great for groups that want to stay in the same place and have some amenities. I loved that it was only a few minutes from the Nisqually entrance to the park. Very convenient.
Serena Forward-Rodriguez
Mar 22, 2021
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Brian Carter
Jan 08, 2021
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Over the years I have been a repeat customer, I have stayed in three of there cabins. My favorite is the birch. It is a small cabin that is perfect for my wife and I to get away. The owners have always been very friendly and inviting. Thank you for the great times and I look forward to my wifes and my next visit.
Maria C.
Sep 13, 2020
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To Whoever Own This Place,
The lady who checked us in had a bad attitude which she claims she is the owner!
Super rude while speaking to us when in fact we were just asking a question!
The owner (Zandy Balls) was very unfriendly and rude. We requested to be together NICELY, but before we even finished our statement, and we ask why its not a possibility to just be together (since there are 3 sites available that can fit us and very wide) she said"Because I said so" and "because I am the Owner", which was not a valid reason. She mentioned we are on top of leach field, but as
The lady who checked us in had a bad attitude which she claims she is the owner!
Super rude while speaking to us when in fact we were just asking a question!
The owner (Zandy Balls) was very unfriendly and rude. We requested to be together NICELY, but before we even finished our statement, and we ask why its not a possibility to just be together (since there are 3 sites available that can fit us and very wide) she said"Because I said so" and "because I am the Owner", which was not a valid reason. She mentioned we are on top of leach field, but as
Sarah Gould
Aug 22, 2020
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Overall the cabin was what we expected: small, rustic, and very close to the national park.
We stayed in the Pine cabin and loved being right next to the creek. The cabin doesn't have very many outlets, the bathroom is pretty tiny, and the curtains in the second bedroom don't completely cover the windows. Also, the bedroom windows don't lock and the front door only has a door knob lock, so I wouldn't leave valuables in the cabin while you're gone in the park.
We stayed in the Pine cabin and loved being right next to the creek. The cabin doesn't have very many outlets, the bathroom is pretty tiny, and the curtains in the second bedroom don't completely cover the windows. Also, the bedroom windows don't lock and the front door only has a door knob lock, so I wouldn't leave valuables in the cabin while you're gone in the park.
Michele D.
Aug 20, 2020
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Rented the Westwood Chalet with some friends to get away for a weekend and it was minimalistic, but absolutely perfect for our needs. There was enough space for all 6 of us to comfortably coexist for the weekend and the hot tub was incredible. The A frame part of the place was so cool and I loved having the king sized bed in the top. On top of the house itself, the location was incredible. Truly right outside the gates of Mount Rainier National Park. We probably skipped waiting an hour+ in line to get into the park solely because we were so close.
And the best part has been James and Zandy. I
And the best part has been James and Zandy. I
Susan C.
Aug 05, 2019
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We spent two nights at Mounthaven Resort in a full-hookup RV spot. We were in spot 13, which was shaded by lovely, large trees. The owners were friendly and informative, and the facilities appeared well taken care of. There's a communal building with two bathrooms (with showers) and a washer/dryer. The bathrooms were simple but clean. There's an area for kids to play on swings and a teeter-totter. We would stay here again- it was quiet, family-friendly, and VERY close to the entrance to Mount Rainier National Park.
Cj S.
Jun 19, 2019
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Kourtney S.
Jun 06, 2019
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We stayed in the Sequoia Cabin in June. Great location to Mount Rainier ( .4 miles I believe). The owners of Mounthaven were very friendly and helpful. The cabin itself was super clean and freshly remodeled. Perfect place for families, couples or individuals, you can't go wrong staying here. Highly recommended:)
Keri C.
Sep 25, 2018
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Absolutely loved this place. We stayed in the spruce cabin which is perfect for a little couples getaway. They provide all the materials to make a fire in the little fireplace. It has a microwave, toaster, mini fridge, coffee maker, and sink in the little kitchen area. After being there all of 5 minutes we locked our keys in the cabin... and the very nice lady at the front did not seem inconvenienced at all which was nice! It was a great spot, close to the my rainier entrance and near a few good restaurants. Bed was a little stiff but we still slept well. Highly recommend!
David S.
Sep 23, 2018
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Cameron W.
Jun 25, 2018
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We loved this little woodsy place just outside the National Park. Our cabin was clean, had a queen bed and a furnished kitchenette, wood burning stove, two chairs on the covered porch and two more by a fire pit, and a barbecue grill. No TV or cell phone service but they do have Wi-Fi. It's a little expensive in the high season.
Sandeep W.
Oct 02, 2017
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Positives:
Clean Lodge.
Renovated
Negatives: Couple that owns it doesn't get hospitality. Will tell you that you have to wash your dishes when you leave. But don't have to strip down linens etc. (thank god for that!). The lady Scolded me couple of times. Once for overspeeding and told me I would kill her dogs. I was at 5 mph. No dogs in sight. Whatever. She just seemed pissy!
See some of the other reviews. Definitely a place that is hit or miss.
Clean Lodge.
Renovated
Negatives: Couple that owns it doesn't get hospitality. Will tell you that you have to wash your dishes when you leave. But don't have to strip down linens etc. (thank god for that!). The lady Scolded me couple of times. Once for overspeeding and told me I would kill her dogs. I was at 5 mph. No dogs in sight. Whatever. She just seemed pissy!
See some of the other reviews. Definitely a place that is hit or miss.
Mitch U.
Sep 14, 2017
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What a slice of heaven. The owner greeted us and they helped us back into our space. The park is small and secluded and beautifully rustic yet well maintained and very clean. This is my favorite RV park and if you don't like camping they have lovely cabins for rent. Just loving it here.
There is obviously no cell reception but their wifi is really strong and works well at campsite.
There is obviously no cell reception but their wifi is really strong and works well at campsite.
Catherine G.
Jan 09, 2017
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Stephanie R.
Sep 23, 2016
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Our stay at Mount Haven was absolutely wonderful. We enjoyed the proximity to the park and all Mount Rainer has to offer. Being a clean freak I was pleasantly surprised with the cleanliness and updates to our cabin in Hemlock; to me this showed a true attention to detail and high level of ownership. After a long day of hiking we enjoyed hot showers, a warm fire place and the amenities Mount Haven has to offer. A wonderful place to stay as we celebrate our engagement.
Favorite things:
1. Eating breakfast with Deer on the front porch
2. Having firewood delivered by the sweetest kid to our porch
Favorite things:
1. Eating breakfast with Deer on the front porch
2. Having firewood delivered by the sweetest kid to our porch
Stacey M.
Jul 08, 2015
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This is a very nice campground and cabins that are privately owned and right at the base of Mt Rainier, so it's very convenient. We brought our tent and at first I wasn't that happy with the tent space, but we found out our camp actually had more room then the sites within the park. We are from South Dakota and Nebraska so we are used to huge tent sites. The shower house was nice and convenient and even had Internet which was nice to get because no cell in the forests of Mt Rainier. It was quiet and family oriented there was wood that you could buy there for your fire ring.
Leann G.
Oct 14, 2013
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The new owners are great and are doing a very nice job on renovations. We rented a two bedroom cabin and it is very cute. We recommend this place if you are coming to Mt. Rainer or staying in the area.
The owners are the best, my friend and I had a challenge with the fire and at 8:00 pm James came over and help these two city girls out - what a great guy. I recommend this place as a must stay when you visit MT. Rainer.
The owners are the best, my friend and I had a challenge with the fire and at 8:00 pm James came over and help these two city girls out - what a great guy. I recommend this place as a must stay when you visit MT. Rainer.