Chinook Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

Enumclaw, Greenwater, and Naches have a full range of services and the most amenities along the Byway. Cliffdell has all of the amenities except lodging.

Service Description Service Description
Fees

Fees

Some campgrounds charge fees.

 Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

This byway is popular for bicycling. In addition to bicycling the road, the number of mountain bike routes has increased yearly.... [more]
Camping

Camping

The Dalles has a rest area, restrooms, 44 campsites (RV/tent), traveler information, picnic areas, and hiking trails. Silver... [more]

 Food

Food

There are places to buy food along this byway.
Gasoline

Gasoline

Gasoline is available.

 Information

Information

There is an authoritative information center along this byway.
Lodging

Lodging

There is overnight lodging along this byway.

 Phone

Phone

Public phones are available along this byway.
Restrooms

Restrooms

There are toilet facilities along this byway.

 Retail

Retail

There are places to shop along this byway.

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

Special Considerations

The Park segment of the road is typically closed during the winter. However, the road is open on the northwest side of Mount Rainier National Park (MP 57.6) and on the east side of Morse Creek (MP 74.97).

Mount Rainier National Park is open year-round, but only the Nisqually to Paradise road stays open. The east and west road segments outside of the park are open in the winter for recreational use.

Autumn and spring access along the Byway is weather dependent. The typical opening dates for Cayuse and Chinook passes are May 2 and May 26, respectively. Closing dates for these same areas are normally December 6 and December 14. Also, tour buses are accommodated along the parkway under a permit system.

Restrictions

The Parkway is closed during the winter from the western entrance of Mount Rainier National Park (MP 57) to Morse Creek (MP 65).

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Late May to late October, when the entire route is open.

High Season

Late May to October

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Chinook Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
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