Booking a Dorm

The dormitories are operated by Whipple Observatory and should be booked two weeks in advance of your arrival. We guarantee the availability of rooms for two MMT observers, beyond this will depend on room availability. There are eight fully equipped dorms in the “bowl” area just below the summit and additional rooms at the Ridge dorms located at a lower elevation approximately 5km below the summit. Dorms are equipped with bedding, towels and soap.

The dormitories are operated by Whipple Observatory and should be booked two weeks in advance of your arrival. We guarantee the availability of rooms for two MMT observers, beyond this will depend on room availability. There are eight fully equipped dorms in the “bowl” area just below the summit and additional rooms at the Ridge dorms located at a lower elevation approximately 5km below the summit. Dorms are equipped with bedding, towels and soap. They are cleaned every week day, if you check in on a weekend and the room has not been cleaned there are new linen etc available – please follow posted signs.

A fee of $45 per person per night is charged to all non SAO, UAO and MMTO personnel. It is appreciated if dorm users pay for their rooms (cash, check, VISA, MC, or Discover) during their stay here if they are arriving or departing during normal office hours (8:30-5:00, Monday through Friday). Reserve your dorm by e-mailing or calling any off:

Contact Linda Jorn with any questions about dormitory use and charges.