North Cascades National Park
504,781
Acres
1 million/year
Annual Visitors
Free
Entry Fee
July through September
Best Time to Visit
National Park Service
National Park
North Cascades was established on October 2, 1968, protecting the most heavily glaciated landscape in the contiguous United States outside Alaska, with over 300 glaciers packed into rugged peaks.
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When to Visit North Cascades
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Month-by-Month Conditions
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Crowds
Roads
Jan
78°
53°
Low
Closed
Feb
75°
50°
Low
Closed
Mar
66°
40°
Low
Closed
Apr
54°
27°
Low
Closed
May
42°
13°
Low
Partial
Jun
33°
3°
Light
Open
Jul Best
30°
0°
Heavy
Open
Aug Best
33°
3°
Peak
Open
Sep Best
42°
13°
Peak
Open
Oct
54°
27°
Light
Partial
Nov
66°
40°
Low
Closed
Dec
75°
50°
Low
Closed
Best months to visit
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Campgrounds in North Cascades
Colonial Creek North Campground
$24/nightColonial Creek North Campground is a remote, yet bustling campground nestled in old growth forest. Located on the north side of State Route 20 near...
Reserve a SiteColonial Creek South Campground
$24/nightColonial Creek South Campground is a remote, yet busy campground nestled in old growth forest on the south side of State Route 20 near mile...
Reserve a SiteGoodell Creek Campground
$20/nightGoodell Creek Campground is situated in lush, old growth forest on the banks of the Skagit River. Campsites are suitable for tents and small RVs....
Reserve a SiteGorge Lake Campground
$20/nightGorge Lake Campground is located on the bank of Gorge Lake, next to the cascading Stetattle Creek and is a primitive camp with no water....
Reserve a SiteHarlequin Campground
$20/nightHarlequin Campground is located near Stehekin in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, 4.5 miles up the Stehekin Valley Rd from Stehekin Landing and 0.5 miles...
Reserve a SiteHozomeen Campground
$0/nightHozomeen Campground is located at the north end of Ross Lake and is open from late May through October. There is no camping fee, and...
Lakeview Campground
$20/nightLocated at the head of Lake Chelan, Lakeview Campground is a five minute walk from the boat dock at Stehekin Landing. All sites are walk-in...
Reserve a SiteLower Goodell Group Campground
$75/nightLower Goodell Group Campground is a convenient campground on the banks of Goodell Creek. Each group site has 5 tent pads, a pavilion with picnic...
Reserve a SiteNewhalem Creek Campground
$24/nightNewhalem Creek Campground is a comfortable facility close to the town of Newhalem and the Skagit River. It is surrounded by forests that that can...
Reserve a SitePurple Point Campground
$20/nightLocated at the head of Lake Chelan, Purple Point Campground is a ten minute walk from the boat dock at Stehekin Landing. All sites are...
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Gear and guides we recommend for North Cascades. Affiliate links help support our work.
Trail Map
North Cascades National Geographic Trails Illustrated
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Guidebook
North Cascades field guide with trail details and planning info
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Hotels Near North Cascades
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America the Beautiful Pass
$80/year. Covers entrance fees at all 2,000+ federal recreation sites.
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Bear Spray
Required carry in grizzly country. Practice the quick-draw before you need it.
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Trekking Poles
Save your knees on steep descents and river crossings.
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Rain Jacket
Mountain weather turns fast. Pack a shell even on clear mornings.
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Getting to North Cascades
Gateway Towns
- Marblemount, WA
- Newhalem, WA
- Winthrop, WA
Nearest Airports
- SEA Seattle-Tacoma International 130 mi
- BLI Bellingham International 90 mi
North Cascades Map
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