The Saint Helens center point is around 4 miles southwest of Lilac Gardens Hulda Klager and 4 miles southwest of Downtown Woodland.
Given St. Helens' penchant for all things Halloween, October is naturally the best time to visit. The city comes alive with events like “Spirit of Halloweentown,” Halloween trivia nights, haunted houses, the St. Helens Police Trunk or Treat, and Halloween Storytime. Even with so much happening around town leading up to Halloween, hotel rates are surprisingly affordable. Just be sure to book your room in advance, as area hotels tend to fill up during major events.
If you can't visit in the fall, spring is the next best season for exploring St. Helens. High temperatures hover around 60 degrees from late March through early May. Come prepared with extra layers though, as average lows dip down around 40 degrees at night.
Although summer attracts more crowds to the area, you can't beat the warm weather and endless opportunities for hiking, biking, and exploring the outdoors. Average highs only hit 82 degrees during the warmest month of August, with lows dipping into the mid-50s. If you're the type who avoids heat and humidity, St. Helens provides a pleasant summertime experience no matter which recreational activities you prefer.
There aren't many people who visit St. Helens during the winter, but thanks to rock-bottom hotel rates from November through early March, you might consider a wintry getaway to the Pacific Northwest. St. Helens only averages 2-inches of snow each year, but nearby Mount St. Helens is covered in it, creating an idyllic environment for winter hiking. There are also plenty of indoor attractions, shopping destinations, and dining establishments worth checking out if you need to head inside to warm up.
Seniors, military service members, government employees, and AAA members may qualify for special rates at hotels throughout St. Helens. Simply book your preferred rate at HotelPlanner and present proof of eligibility, such as an ID or membership card, at check-in.
AAA members can save an average of 15% at hotels like Best Western Oak Meadows Inn. This accommodation features a fantastic indoor pool and spa tub, a 24-hour front desk, a business center, and a complimentary full breakfast. Don't want to skip your morning workout? No worries! The hotel provides complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility. Guest rooms feature flat-screen TVs with cable programming, microwaves, mini fridges, desks, hair dryers, and complimentary toiletries, ensuring you have everything you need to enjoy your stay.
AAA members can also save at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Vancouver. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, a lobby fireplace, an indoor pool, a fitness facility, free Wi-Fi, and a complimentary breakfast buffet. Guest rooms feature flat-screen TVs with digital programming, mini fridges, microwaves, hair dryers, toiletries, and phones with free local calls.
Red Lion Inn & Suites Vancouver is another great option for AAA members looking to save money. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a business center, guest laundry facilities, an indoor pool, free Wi-Fi access, and a complimentary breakfast served daily. Each guest room features cable TV, a work desk, a coffee maker, a hair dryer, toiletries, a microwave, and a private bathroom with a shower/tub combination.
The area around St. Helens has many mid-range accommodations priced to give you a good value for your dollar.
Rodeway Inn in nearby Woodland is an affordable roadside accommodation with plenty of amenities. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, free newspapers in the lobby, ample parking, barbecue grills, a vending machine, free Wi-Fi, and a complimentary continental breakfast. The guest rooms are modest but comfortable, offering 32-inch LED TVs, satellite programming, blackout drapes, mini fridges, microwaves, hair dryers, toiletries, and phones with free local calls.
Hotel Kalama is a similar option which offers a 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, a lobby fireplace, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guest rooms include flat-screen TVs with cable, mini fridges, microwaves, hair dryers, toiletries, and shower/tub combinations. You can also book a room with an accessible bathroom or bring your well-behaved pet with advanced notice.
There's more to St. Helens than its namesake volcanic mountain. When planning your trip, be sure to include some of these amazing sites on your itinerary.
Sand Island Marine Park is a 31.7-acre offshore park with nature trails, picnic tables, beaches, docks, restrooms, and campsites, making it a fun destination for the entire family. If you'd prefer to view a local lighthouse, check out Warrior Rock Light on the Columbia River. This lighthouse once contained the area's oldest fog bell, and it remains an important icon in local history.
Other key attractions near St. Helens include Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, ilani Casino, Paradise Point State Park, and the Columbia Botanical Gardens.
No matter your reasons for visiting St. Helens, the Pacific Northwest is a magical region that's ripe for exploring. Start planning your perfect getaway with HotelPlanner today!
Below are reviews of the city of Saint Helens, OR from an actual visitor's perspective.
St. Helens is a quaint river town and a mill town. It's a place where you like to go review and look at old things and enjoy a good meal at a nice restaurant.
The waterfront has lots of interesting shops.
Ready access to fast food and stores.