Mount Rainier National Park - Facilities

RANGER STATIONS

Climbing Information Center at the Paradise Guide House

Phone

360-569-6009

Location

At Paradise. Elevation 5400'.

Closures

Late Sept. - early May (obtain permits at the Longmire Museum, open daily or self register at the Paradise Ranger Station). May close for training or during search and rescue operations in summer.

Available Facilities

Issues climbing permits for routes from Paradise. Jackson Visitor Center and Paradise Inn located nearby.

VISITOR CENTERS

Jackson Visitor Center--Paradise

Open

May 2 - May 14

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon - Fri 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sat - Sun May 15 - June 30 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily

Sat, Sun, Holidays

Closed Tuesday, November 11.

Phone

360-569-6036

Location

Paradise, at 5400' elevation.

Closures

Closed weekdays from mid-October to late April.

Special Programs

A/V programs, walks and talks on a variety of natural and cultural resource topics, and Jr. Ranger programs. Evening programs offered at the Paradise Inn in summer. Snowshoe walks offered from Dec. 26 to early-April, call (360)569-2211 x. 3314 for information and reservations.

Exhibits

Exhibits on the natural and cultural history of the park. A/V programs, including the 25-minute "Rainier: THE Mountain" movie.

Available Facilities

Jackson Grill (food service), gift shop, book sales. Open in winter from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. weekends and holidays only. Climbing permits available when Paradise Ranger Station is closed.

Longmire Museum

Open

9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily

Phone

360-569-2211 x. 3314

Location

Located in the Longmire Historic District, in the SW corner of the park, six miles east of the Nisqually Entrance. Elevation 2700'.

Exhibits

One of the oldest museums in the National Park Service (established in 1928). Exhibits on the natural and cultural history of Mount Rainier National Park. A Transportation exhibit is located in the historic Longmire Gas Station nearby.

Available Facilities

Trailheads nearby. Food, lodging, and gift shop available at the National Park Inn year-round. Book sales area located in the Museum. Wilderness camping and climbing permits available when Longmire Wilderness Information Center is closed.

Ohanapecosh Visitor Center

Closed

.

Opening for the season on May 22.

Phone

360-569-6046

Location

In the SE corner of the park, off Hwy. 123. Elevation 1900'.

Special Programs

Walks and talks on a variety of natural and cultural resource topics are offered in the vicinity during the summer months. Jr. Ranger programs are offered on Saturdays beginning in late June. Evening programs offered at the Ohanapecosh Campground amphitheater in summer.

Exhibits

Exhibits on old growth forest ecology and human history.

Available Facilities

Information, exhibits, book sales, nature trails. Amphitheater located nearby in Ohanapecosh Campground.

Sunrise Visitor Center

Open

Open for the season on July 3. Hours TBD.

Location

At Sunrise, in the NE part of the park. Elevation 6400'.

Closures

Closed in winter.

Special Programs

Walks and talks on a variety of natural and cultural resource topics are offered in summer. Jr. Ranger programs offered on Saturdays. Evening programs offered at White River Campground on Thursday through Saturday evenings (summer only).

Exhibits

Exhibits on the natural resources of Mount Rainier National Park.

Available Facilities

Information, exhibits, book sales. Restrooms.

WILDERNESS INFORMATION CENTERS

Longmire WIC

Phone

360-569-HIKE (4453) Info

Location

Located in the Longmire Historic District, in the SW corner of the park, six miles east of the Nisqually Entrance. Elevation 2700'.

Closures

Closed for the season starting Oct 14, 2008 through spring (TBA) 2009

Exhibits

Large relief map of Mount Rainier National Park. Leave No Trace and Wilderness Safety exhibits.

Available Facilities

Wilderness camping reservations/permits available for the entire park. Obtain climbing permits for routes off the Westside Road here; Paradise Ranger Station issues climbing permits for all other south side climbs. Longmire Museum and National Park Inn are located nearby.

White River WIC

Open

Opening for the season on May 22.

Phone

360-569-6030

Location

At the White River Entrance Station, just west of Hwy. 410. Elevation 3500'.

Closures

Closed in winter. May close during search and rescue operations in summer.

Exhibits

Leave No Trace and Wilderness Safety Exhibits.

Available Facilities

Issues wilderness camping permits. Issues climbing permits for east side and north side climbing routes. Area information, general information, accessible restroom.