Mount Rainier National Park - Facilities

Climbing Information Center at the Paradise Guide House


360-569-6009


At Paradise. Elevation 5400".


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.


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






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

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


360-569-6036


Paradise, at 5400" elevation.


Closed weekdays from mid-October to late April.


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


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.




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


360-569-2211 x. 3314


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


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.


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.




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


360-569-6046


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


Closed in winter.


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 on old growth forest ecology and human history.


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




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


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


Closed in winter.


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 on the natural resources of Mount Rainier National Park.


Information, exhibits, book sales. Restrooms.






360-569-HIKE (4453) Info


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


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.


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


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.




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


360-569-6030


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


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


Leave No Trace and Wilderness Safety Exhibits.


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