Rangers offer tipi demonstrations during the summer
Whitman Mission National Historic Site
National Historic Site · WA
One moment can change the fate of many nations. After thousands of years of habitation by the Cayuse Nation, life in the Columbia River Plateau begins to change rapidly with the influx of missionaries, newcomers from the Oregon Trail, and diseases. A single violent act of desperation to protect a community ignites a series of events that will reshape the United States forever.
Park report
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesPhone Lines Currently Down
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available15 activities
Park Name
InfoWhitman Mission National Historic Site
Designation
InfoNational Historic Site
State(s)
InfoWA
Phone
Info5095226360
whmi_interpretation@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe grounds and trails at Whitman Mission National Historic Site are open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Whitman Mission Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoBurial, Cemetery and Gravesite, Farming and Agriculture, Medicine + 8 more
Weather Info
InfoSummers are hot. Hats, water and sunblock are recommended. Winters are mild and rainy with a few snow storms. Layered clothing is advised.
Getting There
InfoThe site can be reached from US Highway 12, 8 miles west of Walla Walla, Wa. Airports are located in Walla Walla (11 miles east of park), Pasco (43 miles west), and Pendleton, Oregon (46 miles south).
Location
Info46.0412° N, -118.4629° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website