hours &
admission
nature is open 24/7
Welcome to Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory! Please note our hours, admission fees, holiday closures and rules below. See you soon!
daytime visit
nature center winter
hours & admission:
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10am - 3pm
Thursday: 10am - 3pm
Friday: 10am - 3pm
Saturday: 10am - 3pm
Adult: $9
Child (ages 4-12): $6
Child (under 4): Free
Senior: $7
SNCO Members: Free
Daytime visits include the nature center, live animal exhibits, botanic garden, nature trail, and daily activities. Observatory daytime visits are included in daytime admission from 10am – 2pm.
nighttime visit
observatory hours:
Public Experiences – Observatory Nighttime Visit
Wednesdays & Saturdays year around, with additional programs on Thursdays and Sundays during peak times.
1-Hour Private Star Parties
Tuesdays and Fridays
See schedule for exact times, additional nights, and other experiences.
Reservations are required for all nighttime visits.
Nighttime visits include night sky viewing through various telescopes, a guided constellation tour and educational interpretation.
reduced & free admission
Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory is proud to offer reduced and free admission for Veterans, Active Military and their families, Oregon Trail Card holders, ASTC members, and SROA members. For more information, email: info@snco.org or call: 541-593-4394.
holiday closures
Please note that Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory is closed in honor of the following holidays:
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve Day
Christmas Day
Day after Christmas
New Year’s Eve Day
New Year’s Day
Independence Day
Thanksgiving Day
rules & guidelines
For the best experience possible for all our guests, we ask you to please keep in mind the following while visiting us:
Park your bike. Park your bike at the bike racks while visiting. Bicycles are not allowed on walking trails. Bicycles create congestion and damage sensitive habitats. Bicycles parked inappropriately will be removed from campus.
Please call ahead for Service Animal accommodation. Service Animals are welcome on the Osgood Nature Trail and in the Observatory. If Service Animals need accommodation inside the Nature Center or Botanic Garden, please call ahead and a Wildlife Care staff member will be glad to assist you. Contact 541-593-4394 or info@snco.org for more information or accommodation.
Leave pets at home. Dogs, except service animals, are not permitted in facilities. For the safety of our resident animals and wildlife, we strongly discourage visiting SNCO trails with any non-service dog. All dogs must be leashed at all times.
Bring your own full water bottle. A water refill station is available in the Nature Center.
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