National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is currently closed for renovations. A temporary exhibit will open in downtown Baker City in spring 2023. Check back here for the opening date and hours of operation.
THE NHOTIC SITE AND TRAILS ARE CLOSED TO ALL NON-CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC.
Call 541-523-1843 or email BLM_OR_NH_Mail@blm.gov for information about interpretive programming.
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.
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.
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The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is currently closed for renovations. A temporary exhibit will open in downtown Baker City in spring 2023. Check back here for the opening date and hours of operation.
THE NHOTIC SITE AND TRAILS ARE CLOSED TO ALL NON-CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC.
Call 541-523-1843 or email BLM_OR_NH_Mail@blm.gov for information about interpretive programming.
Access to the historic ruts off Hwy. 86 is open daily. There are no public restrooms on site.
- Directions
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To visit the Ruts Access, take exit 302 off I-84 and travel east 5 miles on Hwy. 86. The Ruts Access will be on your left.
A temporary exhibit will open in downtown Baker City in spring 2023. Check back here for the opening date, location and hours of operation.
THE NHOTIC SITE AND TRAILS ARE CLOSED TO ALL NON-CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC.
- Group Visits
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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
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541-523-1843
BLM_OR_NH_Mail@blm.gov
