Visitor Information Centers: Current Hours and Contact Info

SW/Paradise Area  |  SE/White Pass Area  |  NE/Sunrise Area  |  NW/Carbon River Area  |  Inside Park

For additional information or questions about your next visit or vacation to the Mt. Rainier region, please feel free to contact Visit Rainier or any of the visitor information centers available in our Rainier communities.

Our website - www.VISITRAINIER.com - serves the entire Rainier region.
Phone: 1-877.270.7155
Email: info@VisitRainier.com

SW/Paradise Area:
Two visitor centers to serve your needs.

Mt. Rainier Visitor Center in Ashford

Mt. Rainier Visitor Center in Elbe

  • Located in the Historic Train Depot in Elbe
  • 54124 Mt. Highway East (Hwy 706)
  • Hours: Friday and Saturday, 9am - 8pm; Sunday, 10am - 4pm

Contact these Visitor Centers for additional information regarding Mt. Rainier vacations to the Paradise area of the Mt. Rainier region, including overnight lodging and services in the communities of Ashford, Elbe, Alder, Mineral, Longmire and Paradise.

SE/White Pass Area:
Destination Packwood

Contact Destination Packwood for additional information regarding Mt. Rainier vacations at White Pass, or in the communities of Packwood, Morton, Glenoma, Randle in East Lewis County, including overnight lodging and services.

NE/Sunrise Area:
StayCrystal

Visit StayCrystal.com or phone for for additional information regarding Mt. Rainier vacations to the White River Valley / Crystal Mountain area of the Mt. Rainier region, including overnight lodging and services in the communities of Greenwater, Crystal Mountain and Sunrise.

The Silver Creek Guard Station Visitor Center is open on weekends. It is located just outside the White River Entrance to the park on Hwy 410.

NW/Carbon River Area:
Carbon River Ranger Station
  • Call for hours: 1-360-829-9639
Inside Mt. Rainier National Park:
Current Hours for Mt. Rainier National Park Visitor Centers:
  • Jackson Visitor Center (VC) at Paradise:
    • Sept 1 - Sept 28: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, daily
    • Closes on Sept 29
    • The new visitor center at Paradise OPENS
    • Oct 10 - 12: 10:00 am - 6 pm
    • Oct 13 - Dec 31: open 10 am - 5 pm, Sat, Sun and Holidays
  • Climbing Info at Jackson VC:
    • Sept 1 - Sept 27: 6:00 am - noon, Saturday
    • Self registration is available.
    • Phone: 1-360-569-2211 x 6009
  • Longmire Museum:
    • Open Daily, 9am - 4:30pm
    • Phone: 1-360-569-2211 ext. 3314
  • Ohanapecosh Visitor Center:
    • Sept 1 - Oct 13: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm daily
    • Closed for the season starting Oct 14
    • Phone: 1-360-569-6046
  • Sunrise Visitor Center:
    • Sept 1 - Sept 7: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm daily
    • Closed for the season starting Sept 8
    • Phone: 1-360-663-2425
  • Longmire Wilderness Information Center:
    • Sept 1 - Oct 13: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm, daily
    • Closed for the season starting Oct 13
    • Phone: 1-360-569-HIKE
  • White River Wilderness Information Center:
    • Sept 1 - Oct 12: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm daily
    • Closed for the season starting Oct 13
    • Phone: 1-360-569-2211 x6030

See also: Hours of Operation and Seasons
or call 360-569-2211 ext. 3314