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 3 - June 6
10:00 am - 6:00 pm daily

June 7 - Sept. 1
10:00 am - 7:00 pm daily

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
May 3 - September
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 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

Open
May 23 - June 12
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday-Sun, & Holiday only

June 13 - October 13
9:00 am - 5:00 pm daily

Phone
360-569-6046

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

Closures
Closed in winter.

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
June 28 - September 7
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sun - Wed
10:00 am - 6:00 pm Thurs - Sat

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
Wilderness Reservations available between April 1 - September 30 by fax (360) 569-3131, and mail only. Phone number is for information only (April 1 - September 30). Reservations are not available by phone.

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
May 25 - September
7:30 am - 4:30 pm Sun - Thurs
7:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday
7:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday

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.