Accessible Recreation Opportunities

Golden Access Passport

United States citizens or permanent residents who are blind or permanently disabled may qualify for a Golden Access Passport. The Golden Access Passport is a lifetime entrance pass to those national parks, monuments, historic sites, recreation areas, and national wildlife refuges that charge an entrance fee. The passport also provides a 50% discount on federal use fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, parking, and boat launching (some restrictions may apply). To obtain a pass bring proof of medically determined permanent disability or eligibility for receiving benefits under federal law to any federal fee area. Also available is the Golden Age Passport for United States citizens or permanent residents over the age of 62. This pass costs ten dollars and provides the same benefits as a Golden Access Pass.

Northwest Forest Pass

Most U.S. Forest Service trailheads in Washington and Oregon and several in North Cascades National Park Service Complex require a daily or annual Northwest Forest Service Pass to park your vehicle. Holders of Golden Access or Golden Age passports receive a 50% discount on the pass purchase. Contact the Mt. Baker Ranger District/North Cascades National Park for pass purchasing locations at 360-856-5700, ext. 515. Fees collected from this program help to maintain trails and other facilities.

Symbols

The symbols below are used to help describe facilities available at each location listed in this guide. Symbols marked with a star or have been rated fully accessible using the US Architectural & Transportation Compliance Board Recreational Facilities & Outdoor Developed Areas universal accessibility standards. Other facilities may be accessed with minimal difficulty or assistance.

Parking	Restrooms/Toilet	Ranger Station	Telephone
Camping	Trails	Interpretive Trail	Viewpoint
Picnic Area	Amphitheater	Trailer Dump	Raft Launch
Fishing	Store	Lodging	Restaurant

Ranger Programs

Ranger programs are scheduled during the summer season at several locations throughout the park. Most programs are accessible and many include hands-on components. Contact the Golden West Visitor Center in Stehekin, 360-856-5700, ext. 340 then 14, or the North Cascades Visitor Center in Newhalem, 206-386-4495, for more information. Groups can arrange visits or special presentations by calling the above numbers.