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North Cascades National Park

North Cascades

Challenging Washington

North Cascades Flooding Update

An additional storm system came through the area this week with heavy wind, rains, and freezing temp...

Dec 19, 2025

Heavy rains cause flooding and landslides in Stehekin

Severe flooding and landslides from recent heavy rains caused unsafe conditions and limited basic se...

Dec 14, 2025

Burn ban lifted in all areas of North Cascades National Park Service Complex

Effective Monday, Sept. 29, the burn ban is lifted on all lands within North Cascades National Park ...

Sep 29, 2025
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Overview

North Cascades National Park is located in Washington and welcomes millions of visitors each year.

A forested campsite with a picnic table, tent pad, and bear box.

Colonial Creek North Campground

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$24 Reserve
Wooden campground sign in front of a cabin.

Colonial Creek South Campground

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$24 Reserve
A picnic shelter next to a river

Goodell Creek Campground

Sites available

Water
$20 Reserve
An empty campsite in the forest.

Gorge Lake Campground

Sites available

$20 Reserve
An open sunny forest near a green river.

Harlequin Campground

Sites available

$20 Reserve
A wooded campsite with a picnic table and fire pit

Hozomeen Campground

Sites available

Water
FreeWalk-in only
An open sunny forest surrounds small campsites with picnic tables

Lakeview Campground

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$20 Reserve
A sheltered picnic area in the forest

Lower Goodell Group Campground

Sites available

$75 Reserve
Benches in a forested amphitheater

Newhalem Creek Campground

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$24 Reserve
A wooden picnic table at a campsite overlooks a paved road, large lake, and distant mountains.

Purple Point Campground

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$20 Reserve
Three backpackers hike through a meadow with mountains in the distance.
Backcountry Camping

Plan a Backcountry Trip

Backcountry camping in the North Cascades can be an exciting adventure for prepared hikers.

2-14 DaysWinter, Spring
Two men sit fishing in chairs on a wooden pier
Fishing

Fishing in the North Cascades

Fishing is popular in many lakes and rivers of the North Cascades.

Winter, Spring
Two hikers walk along a trail with mountains in the distance.
Hiking

Day Hiking in North Cascades

Hike the North Cascades to experience some of the finest mountain country in North America.

Spring, Summer
Two silver canoes loaded with camping gear sit on the shore of a lake.
Boating

Paddling in the North Cascades

Kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding are popular on the lakes of the North Cascades.

Winter, Spring
Motorboats are docked on a large lake with mountains in the background
Boating

Motorboating in the North Cascades

Motorboating is a popular activity on Gorge, Diablo, and Ross lakes, and Lake Chelan.

Spring, Summer
A group paddle a raft on a wide river.
Boating

Rafting in the North Cascades

The Skagit and Stehekin rivers attract many whitewater enthusiasts for rafting and kayaking, especia...

Summer
A rushing creek with clear green water under steep gray rocky cliffs

Agnes Gorge Trail

Trail

An easy 5-mile roundtrip hike to Agnes Gorge.

Close up of pink stalks with mountains in the background.

Bridge Creek (Pacific Crest) Trail

North Cascades National Park

Walk through forested slopes with occasional mountain views on this moderate day hike, or connect to longer backpacking ...

A rusted pickup truck from the 1940s sits in a field and open forest

Buckner Orchard

Orchard

Historic apple orchard and homestead with seasonal public apple picking.

Three hikers travel a dirt path on the side of a steep grassy slope, with mountains in the distance.

Cascade Pass Trail

North Cascades National Park

A popular day hike with spectacular views of peaks and glaciers. 7.4 miles roundtrip.

Two gray mountain peaks rise from a forested valley. One mountain is partially covered in glaciers

Company Creek Trail

Trail

Company Creek Trail rises steeply through an open forest for brief views of Stehekin Valley and Bonanza Peak.

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