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.
Reservations for backcountry permits begin in March 2024.
Learn about current conditions for roads, trails, lakes, and more.
Backcountry permits are required year-round. Find out where they are required, why they are required, and how to obtain a permit.
The National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service have announced a decision to restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades.
Learn about the different camping options within the park complex.
The Stehekin Valley has long served as a passageway for travelers, linking Washington's interior wilderness to the rugged Cascade Mountains.
Learn how to stay safe while enjoying the park complex.
Find information on boating in the park complex.
Plan a trip into the backcountry of the North Cascades.
Hike the North Cascades to experience some of the finest mountain country in North America!
Last updated: May 29, 2024
