National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

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

The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center will reopen to the public at 1 p.m. Friday, May 24.

Summer hours of operation will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, including holidays.

Directions

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. There are no public restrooms on site.

Admission

Admission will be free May 24-26. Summer admission is $8 for age 16 and up, $6 for seniors, good for two days with receipt. Winter rates are $5 age 16 and up and $4 for seniors, also good for two days.

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