Crystal Mountain Lodging Suites (33000 Crystal Mountain Blvd., 360/663-2558 or 888/668-4368, www.crystalmountainlodging.com, $275–545 for four) has one- and two-bedroom condos within walking distance of the lifts. All condos have kitchens; some have fireplaces and share an outdoor heated pool. Save considerably on weekdays, in summer, or with ski-package deals.

Crystal Mountain Hotels (33818 Crystal Mountain Blvd., 360/663-2262 or 888/754-6400, www.crystalhotels.com) has rooms at the Village Inn ($200–215 d), Alpine Inn ($185–230 d), and Quicksilver Lodge ($280 for 4) near the base of the mountain.

Just five minutes away from the turnoff to the White River entrance to the national park and the steep ascent to Sunrise, Alta Crystal Resort (68317 Hwy. 410 E, 360/663-2500 or 800/277-6475, www.altacrystalresort.com, $219–269 d) is one of the more popular year-round lodging picks near Crystal. The property features a hot tub and swimming pool, plus hiking and Nordic skiing trails. Kids love the nightly bonfires in the summer. Choose between one- and two-bedroom condo units in the central lodge or a luxurious honeymoon cabin.