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North Cascades National Park
National Park · WA
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.
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Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
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Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Activities Available
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Good: many activities available30 activities
Park Name
InfoNorth Cascades National Park
Designation
InfoNational Park
State(s)
InfoWA
Phone
Info3608547200
noca_information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoNorth Cascades National Park Service Complex is open year-round. The park operational season is late May-late September, with limited services outside the operational season. The North Cascades Visitor Center in Newhalem is open during the operational season, dates may vary annually.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Themes & Topics
InfoAnimals, Birds, Cats (wild) + 9 more
Weather Info
InfoThe best weather for visiting the North Cascades generally occurs between mid-June and late-September. Summer daytime temperatures average in the 70's F. Snow is off most trails by mid-July. Autumn an
Getting There
InfoAccess to North Cascades National Park and Ross Lake National Recreation Area is from the State Route 20 corridor. SR 20 (North Cascades Highway) connects with Interstate 5 (Exit 230) at Burlington. F
Location
Info48.7117° N, -121.2069° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website