National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

We are open!
10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 20 (closed Monday, Oct. 14, for Columbus Day)
Winter schedule begins Oct. 21: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, closed Monday-Wednesday

The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center offers living history demonstrations, interpretive programs, exhibits, multi-media presentations, special events, and more than four miles of interpretive trails.

Summer 2024 Events and Programs

Using life-size displays, films and live theater presentations, this Center tells the story of Oregon Trail pioneers, explorers, miners and settlers of the frontier west. The 500 acre site includes remnants of the historic Flagstaff Gold Mine, actual ruts carved by pioneer wagons, and magnificent vistas of the historic trail route.

For a wealth of resources on the Oregon Trail, including maps, FAQs, basic facts, teacher guides, and more, please explore our History and Educational Resources page. Our Events and Programs page provides additional information on current and upcoming activities at the Center, calendars, and programming.

Hours of Operation

Summer hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 20. Closed Monday, Oct. 14, for Columbus Day.

Winter hours begin Oct. 21, 2024: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, closed Monday-Wednesday. The center will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, for Thanksgiving.

Directions

The Center is located at 22267 Hwy. 86, Baker City, OR 97814. From I-84, take Exit 302 to Hwy. 86 and travel east (away from town) 4 ½ miles. The interpretive center driveway will be to your left.

The Ruts Access site is to the left before you reach the interpretive center driveway. Please do your part to protect the ruts by staying on developed trails.

Admission

Summer admission (April 1-Oct. 31): $8 for age 16 and up, $6 for seniors, good for two days with receipt.

Winter admission (Nov. 1-March 31): $5 for age 16 and up, $4 for seniors, also good for two days with receipt.

Fee Free Days 2024: Saturday, Sept. 28, National Public Lands Day; Saturday, Oct. 26, Haunting on the Hill; Nov. 30-Dec. 31, 2024.

Group Visits

School Groups

A park ranger can meet your group at the historic ruts or the wagon encampment area for a 45 minute program (weather permitting). To schedule your visit, please call 541-523-1843 or email BLM_OR_NH_Mail@blm.gov.

Rangers can also make classroom visits to any public, private, or home school in Baker County. To schedule your visit, please call 541-523-1843 or email BLM_OR_NH_Mail@blm.gov.

Commercial Tour Groups or Organized Groups of Ten or More

To schedule a 30 minute ranger talk for your group at the historic ruts or the wagon encampment area (weather permitting), please call 541-523-1843 or email BLM_OR_NH_Mail@blm.gov.

Contact Us

541-523-1843
BLM_OR_NH_Mail@blm.gov