03/25/2025 The Paradise Road is open to Longmire. All vehicles, including 4WD and AWD, must carry tire chains and be ready to use them. The road is projected to re-open Friday 03/28 at 9:00 AM but is subject to change, check back for updates. More
Please note that the address listed below is the physical address for the park administration building and should not be used for GPS systems. Instead use the address 39000 State Route 706 E, Ashford, WA 98304. This will take you on SR 706 east past the Administration Building to the Nisqually Entrance. It is recommended that visitors refer to road maps in addition to using GPS units when driving to the park.
55210 238th Avenue East Ashford, WA98304
Mount Rainier National Park is located in west-central Washington state. Several major cities in Washington- Seattle, Tacoma, and Yakima- and Portland, Oregon, are within 200 miles of the park. For GPS to Nisqually Entrance use: 39000 State Route 706 E, Ashford, WA 98304.
Many facilities and roads in the park are only open seasonally and close in the winter. In addition to checking the hours of operation, make sure to check road status before coming to the park. Updates about road and other seasonal conditions are also posted as Alerts.
All Park Hours
Every Day:Open 24 hours
Mount Rainier National Park is open all year. Visitation peaks in July and August with warmer weather and blooming wildflowers. In spring and autumn, weather determines the availability of facilities and roads. During winter months a number of roads, facilities, and entrances close for the season.
Park Entrance - Nisqually
Every Day:Open 24 hours
Located in the southwest corner of the park via SR 706, the Nisqually Entrance provides year-round access to the park. NOTE: To reach the Nisqually entrance using GPS use the address 39000 State Route 706 E, Ashford, WA 98304. Fee station. If entering the park outside of daylight hours, purchase an online pass at Recreation.gov in advance, or at the next available staffed entrance.
Park Entrance - Carbon River
Every Day:Open 24 hours
Carbon River Entrance in the northwest corner of the park is open year-round via SR165 through Wilkeson. Vehicle access is permitted only to the park entrance. Beyond that point the Carbon River Road is open to pedestrians and bicyclists. Pay entrance fees at Carbon River Ranger Station a few miles before park boundary, or use payment envelopes after hours. Hours vary, call 360-829-9639.
Park Entrance - White River
Closed today
Current Hours (Closed Seasonally)
October 14–May 23
Every Day:Closed
White River entrance is closed from mid October to late May. Exact dates subject to change.
Standard Hours
Every Day:Open 24 hours
Sunrise, White River, and southbound SR 123 are accessed via SR 410 from Enumclaw through the White River Entrance, open from late June to mid October. Fee station located on turn-off from SR 410 on the road to Sunrise. Hours may vary. Fee envelopes available for after hours.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Closed Seasonally
October 14–May 23
Every Day:Closed
White River entrance is closed from mid October to late May. Exact dates subject to change.
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Veterans Day
November 11, 2025
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Park Entrance - Chinook
Closed today
Current Hours (Closed Seasonally)
November 19–May 27
Every Day:Closed
Chinook entrance is closed from mid November to late May. Exact dates subject to change.
Standard Hours
Every Day:Open 24 hours
In summer, travelers coming from east of the Cascades can enter the park using Chinook Pass (SR410), passing under the Chinook Entrance Arch walking bridge. Entrance open June to mid-November, 24 hours a day. No fee station; purchase pass at the next available staffed entrance.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Closed Seasonally
November 19–May 27
Every Day:Closed
Chinook entrance is closed from mid November to late May. Exact dates subject to change.
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Memorial Day
May 26, 2025
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Park Entrance - Stevens Canyon
Closed today
Current Hours (Closed Seasonally)
October 14–May 23
Every Day:Closed
Stevens Canyon entrance is closed from early September to late May. Exact dates subject to change.
Standard Hours
Every Day:Open 24 hours
Branching off of SR123 just north of Ohanapecosh, Stevens Canyon Entrance provides access to Stevens Canyon Road, Paradise, and the west side of the park. Open late May to mid September. Fee station with fee envelopes available after hours.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Closed Seasonally
October 14–May 23
Every Day:Closed
Stevens Canyon entrance is closed from early September to late May. Exact dates subject to change.
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Veterans Day
November 11, 2025
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Park Entrance - SR123/Ohanapecosh
Closed today
Current Hours (Closed Seasonally)
November 19–May 23
Every Day:Closed
SR123/Ohanapecosh entrance is closed from early November to late May. Exact dates subject to change.
Standard Hours
Every Day:Open 24 hours
Located along SR 123 via Hwy 12 from Yakima or Packwood, this park entrance is open 24 hours a day from late May to early November. This is the closest entrance to the Ohanapecosh area. No fee station; purchase pass at the next available staffed entrance.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Closed Seasonally
November 19–May 23
Every Day:Closed
SR123/Ohanapecosh entrance is closed from early November to late May. Exact dates subject to change.
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Park Entrance - SR 410/North Entrance
Closed today
Current Hours (Closed Seasonally)
November 19–May 23
Every Day:Closed
SR410/North entrance is closed from early November to late May. Exact dates subject to change.
Standard Hours
Every Day:Open 24 hours
In summer, travelers coming from the north can enter the park using SR410, which connects to SR123 and turns east at Cayuse Pass. Entrance open late May to early November, 24 hours a day. No fee station; purchase pass at the next available staffed entrance.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Closed Seasonally
November 19–May 23
Every Day:Closed
SR410/North entrance is closed from early November to late May. Exact dates subject to change.
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Weather patterns at Mount Rainier are strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean and elevation. The climate is generally cool and rainy, with summer highs in the 60s and 70s. While July and August are the sunniest months of the year, rain is very likely in spring, fall, and winter. Visitors should be aware that mountain weather is very changeable. In the higher elevations, like Paradise, winter can last from November to May with many feet of snow on the ground.
In addition to entrance fees, there is a fee for camping in one of Mount Rainier's three car campgrounds. Wilderness permits are required for camping overnight in the backcountry of the park. A climbing permit is required for travel above 10,000 feet or on glaciers. A variety of activities, from getting married in the park to spreading ashes, is allowed with a special use permit.
Located on the south side of Mount Rainier at 2,700 feet above sea level, the museum makes up part of the historic Longmire district. Once a ranger office, the building now houses historic exhibits about the park's natural and geological history, and animals. A ranger or volunteer staffs the museum to assist with park information and book and map sales.
Every Day:9:00 AM–4:30 PM
Generally open daily year-round, hours and days of operation may change suddenly due to weather or staffing demands. Daily hours may be extended during summer season. Wilderness permits are only available until 4:00 pm.
Located at Paradise, on the south side of Mount Rainier, the Jackson Visitor Center is open throughout the summer and with limited days and hours in the winter. Inside the visitor center are accessible restrooms, an information desk staffed by a ranger or volunteer, food services, gift shop, park movie, and exhibits about the plants, animals, and the volcano.
Closed today
Current Hours (Winter Season Hours)
October 15–May 5
Sunday:10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Monday-Friday:Closed
Saturday:10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Open on weekends & holidays during the winter season from October to early June. Exact dates subject to change.
Standard Hours
Every Day:9:30 AM–5:30 PM
Days and hours of operation vary greatly according to season. During the summer, late spring, and early fall, the center is generally open daily 10 am to 5 pm with extended hours at the height of summer. The rest of the year, the center is open on Saturdays, Sundays, federal holidays, and daily from Christmas to New Years.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Winter Season Hours
October 15–May 5
Sunday:10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Monday-Friday:Closed
Saturday:10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Open on weekends & holidays during the winter season from October to early June. Exact dates subject to change.
NOTE: The Ohanapecosh Visitor Center will be CLOSED for the summer of 2025 as part of the Ohanapecosh Campground rehabilitation project. This visitor center is located in the southeast corner of the park on State Route 123, 12 miles north of the town of Packwood. It is next to the Ohanapecosh Campground and near the trailhead for the Natural Hot Springs and Silver Falls. There are restrooms, exhibits, and a ranger or volunteer on duty to answer questions when it is open for the summer season.
Closed today
Current Hours (Closed Seasonally)
September 16–June 16
Every Day:Closed
Closed during the winter, generally from mid-September to mid-June. Exact dates subject to change.
Standard Hours
Every Day:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Only open in the summer, this visitor center generally opens in late June and closes early September. Staffed by rangers and volunteers, days and hours of operation can vary and are posted on Ohanapecosh kiosks and bulletin boards, and in park newspaper's summer edition. Exhibits, books for sale, and rangers or volunteers on duty to answer questions during open hours.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Closed for 2025
June 1–October 1
Every Day:Closed
The Ohanapecosh Visitor Center will be closed for the summer of 2025 as part of the Ohanapecosh Campground rehabilitation project. It will reopen for the 2026 season.
Closed Seasonally
September 16–June 16
Every Day:Closed
Closed during the winter, generally from mid-September to mid-June. Exact dates subject to change.
Located on the northeast flank of Mount Rainier, this visitor center is at the end of the Sunrise Road, 15 miles after the turn off from State Route 410. Only open and accessible in summer, the Sunrise Visitor Center has exhibits, books and maps for sale, and rangers and volunteers on duty to answer questions. Restrooms, gift shop, and food services are located nearby during the summer season.
Closed today
Current Hours (Closed Seasonally)
September 16–July 3
Every Day:Closed
Closed during the winter, generally from mid-September to July. Exact dates subject to change.
Standard Hours
Every Day:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Only open in the summer, the actual first day for the Sunrise Visitor Center depends on weather and snow conditions. Typically, the visitor center opens around the beginning of July and closes in September. It is open daily in the summer from 9 AM to 6 PM.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Closed Seasonally
September 16–July 3
Every Day:Closed
Closed during the winter, generally from mid-September to July. Exact dates subject to change.
Located in the northwest corner of the park, the ranger station is staffed by rangers or volunteers. Building hours may vary so call ahead for hours 360-829-9639. When open, rangers and volunteers provide park information, wilderness camping, and climbing permits. Wilderness camping permits available by self-registration when closed.
Current Hours (Winter Season Hours)
October 20–May 26
Every Day:8:30 AM–4:00 PM
Carbon River Ranger Station is open year-round but winter hours can vary.
Standard Hours
Every Day:7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Hours vary greatly according to season, staffing, and weather conditions. While generally open on weekends year-round, please call ahead for hours as well as road and trail conditions: 360-829-9639.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Winter Season Hours
October 20–May 26
Every Day:8:30 AM–4:00 PM
Carbon River Ranger Station is open year-round but winter hours can vary.
Open during the summer, the Longmire Wilderness Information Center (WIC) is located in the lobby of the historic Longmire Administration Building, a picturesque example of National Park Service rustic architecture in Longmire. The WIC features a 3D model map of Mount Rainier National Park and has an information desk staffed by wilderness rangers. Rangers at the WIC assist with wilderness permits, trip planning, and providing maps and trail condition updates.
Closed today
Current Hours (Winter Season)
February 3–May 23
Sunday:9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Monday-Thursday:Closed
Friday and Saturday:9:00 AM–4:00 PM
The Longmire Wilderness Information Center has limited hours during the winter, typically late November through April. Exact dates subject to change. Wilderness permits issued at the Longmire Museum daily when the WIC is closed.
Standard Hours
Every Day:7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Generally open late May through mid-October. Hours and days of operation may change suddenly due to staffing demands.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Winter Season
February 3–May 23
Sunday:9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Monday-Thursday:Closed
Friday and Saturday:9:00 AM–4:00 PM
The Longmire Wilderness Information Center has limited hours during the winter, typically late November through April. Exact dates subject to change. Wilderness permits issued at the Longmire Museum daily when the WIC is closed.
Open during the summer, the White River Wilderness Information Center (WIC) located at the Winter River Entrance. The WIC has an information desk staffed by wilderness rangers. Rangers at the WIC assist with wilderness permits, trip planning, and providing maps and trail condition updates.
Closed today
Current Hours (Closed Seasonally)
October 15–May 23
Every Day:Closed
The White River Wilderness Information Center is closed during the winter, typically mid-October through late-May. Exact dates subject to change.
Standard Hours
Every Day:7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Located at the White River Entrance on the northeast area of the park. Services include wilderness camping and east side climbing permits, restrooms, and information on hiking & backpacking. Typically open daily from late May to mid-October and closed in winter.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Closed Seasonally
October 15–May 23
Every Day:Closed
The White River Wilderness Information Center is closed during the winter, typically mid-October through late-May. Exact dates subject to change.
Open during the summer, the Paradise Wilderness Information Center (WIC) is located in the main room of the historic Guide House. The WIC has an information desk staffed by wilderness rangers. Rangers at the WIC assist with wilderness permits, trip planning, and providing maps and trail condition updates.
Closed today
Current Hours (Closed Seasonally)
September 16–May 4
Every Day:Closed
The Paradise Wilderness Information Center is closed during the winter, typically mid-September through late-May. Exact dates subject to change.
Standard Hours
Every Day:7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Generally open daily late May through early September. Hours and days of operation may change suddenly due to weather or staffing demands. Daily hours may be extended during summer season.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Spring Hours
May 4–May 25
Sunday:7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Monday-Thursday:Closed
Friday and Saturday:7:30 AM–5:00 PM
The Paradise Wilderness Information Center has limited hours in May.
Closed Seasonally
September 16–May 4
Every Day:Closed
The Paradise Wilderness Information Center is closed during the winter, typically mid-September through late-May. Exact dates subject to change.
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Columbus Day
October 13, 2025
Closed
Veterans Day
November 11, 2025
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Public WiFi is available.
Public wifi is available in the Jackson Visitor Center at Paradise. The wifi has limited bandwidth and can be slow during times of high volume. Cellular service is spotty at best, and varies with service provider. Please contact the cellular providers directly to ask for a coverage map.
A visitor strolls along the trail near Box Canyon.
NPS Photo
Mount Rainier National Park offers excellent opportunities for adventure, exploration, learning, and just plain having fun! Start planning your visit by using the links below to learn about Mount Rainier. Also, remember the key to a great visit is staying safe.
Mount Rainier National Park’s limited water supply primarily depends on streams and lakes fed by snowmelt and perennial snowfields. Please do your part to help conserve water when visiting!
Saddle and pack animals are welcome on the Pacific Crest Trail and Laughingwater Creek Trail only. Learn about the regulations regarding stock animals.
Operated by Discover Your Northwest (formerly Northwest Interpretive Association), the bookstore offers publications, maps, posters, videos, children's literature, and other informational materials on Mount Rainier National Park and other parks and forests throughout the Pacific Northwest.
