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Mt. Rainier Visitor Information Centers: Current Hours, How to Contact

Outside the Park  |  Inside the 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

Outside Mt. Rainier National Park:

  • SW / PARADISE AREA

    Two visitor centers to serve your needs.

    Mt. Rainier Visitor Center in Ashford:
    • Website: www.mt-rainier.com
    • Phone: 1-877-617-9950
    • Summer Hours: 9am - 7pm, daily
    • Winter Hours: 9am - 5pm, Fri, Sat and Sun
    • Located in Whittaker Mountaineering, 30027 SE 706 E, Ashford, WA 98304
    • Email: info@mt-rainier.com
  • Mt. Rainier Visitor Center in Elbe:
    • Located in the Historic Train Depot in Elbe
    • 54124 Mt. Highway East (Hwy 706)
    • Open Thursday through Sunday, Memorial Day to October 31

    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.

Inside Mt. Rainier National Park:

UPDATED: Oct 15, 2011

  • Paradise Inn:

    • Closed for the season, October 3rd, 2011

  • National Park Inn at Longmire:

    • Open year-round
    • Phone: 360-569-2275

  • Current Hours for Visitor Centers at Paradise:

    Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Center at Paradise:
    • Oct 11 - Dec 31: 10:00am - 5:00pm, weekends and holidays only
    • Phone: 1-360-569-6036
  • Climbing Info at Jackson VC (Paradise Guide House):
    • Closed for the season starting September 26, 2011
    • Midweek and after Sept 25: climbers self-register at Old Paradise Ranger Station
    • Phone: 1-360-569-2211 x 6009

  • Current Hours for Visitor Centers at Longmire:

    Longmire Museum:
    • Open Daily, 9am - 4:30pm, Oct 11 - Dec 31
    • Phone: 1-360-569-2211 ext. 3314
  • Longmire Wilderness Information Center:
    • Closed for the season starting October 11
    • Phone: 1-360-569-HIKE

  • Current Hours for the Ohanapecosh Area:

    Ohanapecosh Visitor Center:
    • Closed for the season starting October 11, 2011
    • Phone: 1-360-569-6046

  • Current Hours for the Sunrise Area Visitor Centers:

    Sunrise Visitor Center:
    • Closed for the season September 25th, 2011
    • Phone: 1-360-663-2425
  • Sunrise Day Lodge:
    • Closed for the season September 25th, 2011
  • White River Wilderness Information Center:
    • Closed for the season starting October 11, 2011
    • Phone: 1-360-569-2211 x6030

  • Current Hours for the Carbon River Area:

    Carbon River Ranger Station:
    • Call for hours: 1-360-829-9639

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