About this city
Also known as: Gateway to Mount Rainier
Eatonville is a historic logging town located in the foothills of Mount Rainier within Pierce County, Washington. Founded in the late 19th century by single pioneer Thomas Van Eaton, it quickly grew into a roaring timber production hub centered around the Eatonville Lumber Company. The city offers sweeping views of the Cascade mountain wall and is deeply treasured for its serene rural valleys, small-town atmosphere, and immediate access to alpine wilderness.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Get an up-close look at free-roaming Pacific Northwest wildlife at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, explore the cascading waterfalls at Little Mashel Falls trail, experience pioneer history at the local logging museum, and fish the calm waters of Ohop Lake.
