North Cascades National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (original) (raw)

"The North Cascades are Calling!"

Less than three hours from Seattle, an alpine landscape beckons. Discover communities of life adapted to moisture in the west and recurring fire in the east. Explore jagged peaks crowned by more than 300 glaciers. Listen to cascading waters in forested valleys. Witness a landscape sensitive to the Earth's changing climate. Help steward the ecological heart of the Cascades.

A blue lake surrounded by forested, snowy mountains. Conditions

Learn about current conditions for roads, trails, lakes, and more.

Where and why they are required, and how to obtain a permit Backcountry Permits

Backcountry permits are required year-round. Find out where they are required, why they are required, and how to obtain a permit.

photo of a grizzly bear and two cubs Grizzly Bear Restoration

The National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service have announced a decision to restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades.

A man sets up a green tent in a campground. Camping

Learn about the different camping options within the park complex.

Boats and float plane docked along the shores of Lake Chelan with the mountains rising above. Stehekin

The Stehekin Valley has long served as a passageway for travelers, linking Washington's interior wilderness to the rugged Cascade Mountains.

A black bear standing in a meadow. Safety

Learn how to stay safe while enjoying the park complex.

Canoes loaded for camping prepare to launch at the lakes edge. Boating

Find information on boating in the park complex.

Last updated: October 18, 2024