"Let's start with the good:
The property is very close to North Cascades park. It was very quiet and far enough back from the road to not be disturbed by cars. The large meadow from the Theme Cabins was beautiful. Firepits with ample seating & the property supplied wood for evening fires. The scenery was magnificent with lush trees & great views of the mountains. Right across from the Skagit River which you can walk to for some nice river views. The staff were helpful but slightly overwhelmed.
Here is the other side of the coin:
The site states that the cabin is fully stocked but was very limited. We had to go ask for several items: dish soap, coffee, paper towels. The owners have made efforts to assuage the mice problem as evidenced by the traps all over the property. But, you are in nature and mice are an inevitable issue. Put your food in the fridge or plan on putting it up on top of the cupboards or mice proof containers. We had our bread & apples eaten though by mice in the night before we realized. We also had mice droppings in all the cookware so be prepared to clean thoroughly even if you think the dishes are clean. Also, buy food in one of the small towns (Darrington) before arriving as some of the restaurants will be closed & there is limited grocery available in town. What they do have is very expensive!!"
"The front desk was deserted and when called a man grunted something indicating he'd be there momentarily. He was. And then he checked us in without a single word, very slowly. The card machine was barely running. The property is rough and seems to be largely occupied by more permanent tenants. Outside it smells a little of the ashtrays provided. Room was large, with a small sitting area and kitchenette with a microwave and a full size fridge. Television set up was weird, right in the middle of the room. Air conditioner was *filthy*. The entire floor sloped. The toilet wasn't sealed to the floor. The king bed was in the corner of the room and the pillows were strategically placed to hide scuffs (and maybe dirt?) feom.what obviously used to be some kind of frame or headboard. Bed was pretty comfortable but I did not trust the linens based on the rest of the property. No bed bugs but severe staining of the mattress (to be expected but there didn't seem to now be a protector of any kind between the fitted sheet and the mattress). And there was no smoke alarm - the wiring had been covered up by a round of masking tape, presumably from painting, but never replaced.
All for $130 which felt outrageous. I couldn't even bear to sleep there. I left at like 3 am when I realized I was too uncomfortable to sleep."
What's the area like around Crystal Creek Trailhead?
Crystal Creek Trailhead is located in Darrington. Darrington is home to 9 hotels and other accommodation options, so you can find something with the amenities you're looking for.
What's the best place to stay near Crystal Creek Trailhead?
Glacier Peak Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this cabin offers free parking and free WiFi. You'll find it 23.6 mi (38 km) from Crystal Creek Trailhead. Another good choice is North Cascades Inn, located 24.3 mi (39.1 km) away.
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