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Mount Rainier National Park is open all year24 hours a day. Visitation is at its peak in July and Augustwhen the weather is warm and dry and the wildflowers are blooming. If you are planning a summer trip to Mount Rainierconsider visiting mid-weekwhich is generally less crowded. Parking is limited in many areas of the park. Wait times at the Nisqually and White River Entrances can be over an hour on the very busiest summer weekends and holidays. Entering the park before 10:00 am or after 2:30 pm can help avoid delays when visitation is heavy. Plan ahead and follow these tips to avoid summer congestion.
In springwith ephemeral waterfalls and in autumnwith brilliant colors reaching deep into the valleysvisitors can enjoy a more leisurely vacation in the park. During these seasonsweather may determine the availability of facilities in certain areas of the park. Before making any plans check the current status of roadscampgroundstrailsand activities.
Vehicle access to Mount Rainier in the winter is only available from the Nisqually Entrancein the southwest corner of the park on the way to Paradise. The Carbon River Entrance is open but the road within the park boundary is limited to foot and bicycle traffic. Check the road status webpage or Alerts prior to coming to the park as road conditions are subject to change.
Information and operating hours for visitor centerswilderness information centerscampgroundspicnic areaslodging and food are located below. Other important topics to consider when planning your trip are: mapsroad statustrail conditionsclimbing permitsweatherand wilderness permits.
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Last Updated: March 32026
All scheduled dates are weather dependent.
Visitor Centers
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Dates & Hours of Operation
Call the park at 360-569-2211 to confirm road and facility status or check the website for current information.
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Longmire Museum
Located at Longmire in the southwest corner of the park.
(360) 569-6575
Open year-round.
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January 12 - May 31
9:00 am - 4:30 pm daily
May be closed midday12 pm - 1 pm.
NOTE: The Longmire Plaza Comfort Station restrooms are open daily.
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Henry M Jackson Memorial Visitor Center
Located at Paradise on the south side of the park.
Open year-roundbut with limited hours in winter (generally October-May).
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January 12 - March 30
10:00 am - 3:30 pm Fri-Monclosed Tues-Thurs
March 31 - April 9
10:00 am - 3:30 pm daily
April 10 - May 5
10:00 am - 3:30 pm Fri-Monclosed Tues-Thurs
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Ohanapecosh Visitor Center
Located at Ohanapecosh in the southeast corner of the park.
Generally open late June through mid-September.
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CLOSED until summer 2026 due to the Ohanapecosh Campground construction project (News Release11/20/24). For more informationcheck the Park Construction FAQs.
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Sunrise Visitor Center
Located at Sunrise in the northeast corner of the park.
Generally open July through mid-September.
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CLOSED for the season.
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Wilderness & Climbing Information Centers
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Dates & Hours of Operation
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Longmire Wilderness Information Center
(360) 569-6650
Located at Longmire. Generally open late May through mid October.
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January 30 – May 25
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Fri-Sunclosed Mon-Thurs
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White River Wilderness Information Center
(360) 569-6670
Located at White Riveren route to the Sunrise area in the northeast corner of the park. Generally open late May through mid October.
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CLOSED for the season. |
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Carbon River Ranger Station
(360) 569-6624
Located on the Carbon River Road 5.5 miles east of the Mowich Lake (SR165) junction.
Generally open year-round.
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CLOSED - There is NO public access to Carbon River & Mowich Lake from SR 165. The bridge is closed to pedestriansbicycles and vehicles and there is no alternate route: WSDOT News Release4/22/25.
NOTE: For wilderness permits please go to one of the other open Wilderness Information Centers inside Mount Rainier National Park (Longmire & White River).
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Paradise Wilderness Information Center / Guide House
(360) 569-6641
Backcountry & climbing permitsinformation. Located at Paradise across from the Paradise Inn.
Generally open late May through early September.
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CLOSED for the season.
NOTE: Climbers self-register at the old Paradise Ranger Station.
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NOTE: See the campground page for other campground updates.
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NOTE: See the picnic area page for other picnicking options.
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Food & Lodging
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Hours of Operation
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National Park Inn at Longmire
Lodgingdining.
Generally open year-round.
Reservations:
360-569-2275 or
mtrainierguestservices.com
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OPEN
Front Desk
7:00 am - 10:00 pm daily
Dining Room
Breakfast: 7:00 am - 11:00 am daily
Lunch: 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm daily
Dinner: 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Sun-Thurs8:00 pm Fri-Sat
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Longmire General Store
Adjacent to National Park Inn.
Gifts & basic groceries. Firewood sales (summer only). Snowshoe rentals (winter only).
Generally open year-round.
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OPEN
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sun-Thurs
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Fri-Sat & holidays
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Paradise Camp Deli
and Gift Shop
in the Jackson Visitor Center at Paradise.
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OPEN
January 12 - March 30
10:00 am - 3:30 pm Fri-Monclosed Tues-Thurs.
Food available only on Sat/Sun.
March 31 - April 9
10:00 am - 3:30 pm daily
April 10 - May 5
10:00 am - 3:30 pm Fri-Monclosed Tues-Thurs.
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Paradise Inn
Lodgingdining & gifts.
Generally open May through September
Reservations: 1-855-755-2275 or
mtrainierguestservices.com
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CLOSED for the season.
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Sunrise Day Lodge
No overnight facilities.
Food & gifts.
Generally open early July to early September
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CLOSED for the season. |
More information on dining in the park
More information on lodging in the park
Road Status
Find out current road conditionsincluding access to Paradise during the winter season.
Eating & Sleeping
Learn more about lodgingcampingrestaurantspicnic areasand other options for eating and sleeping in Mount Rainier National Park.
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Last updated: March 32026
