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North Cascades National Park Complex
Plan Your Visit
 
Family and North Cascades Park Ranger
Photo by Parrish, courtesy of REI
A park ranger takes a family on nature walk through the North Cascades.
 

Welcome to North Cascades National Park Complex. Whether you are looking for an alpine wilderness experience or car-camping with the whole family, this national park has unique recreational opportunities for all visitors. As with most travels, some extra planning will go a long way for a more enjoyable and safer national park experience.

First, orient yourself to the park with directions, the operating hours and seasons of our facilities, and any applicable fees and reservations.

Next, check out the long list of activities that get you outside and exploring the natural and cultural resources of North Cascades. As you decide what to do, be sure to take note of the Things to Know section, where you can find information about trail conditions, backcountry permits, current weather, and numerous other helpful logistics.

If you can't wait to until you reach our visitor centers and want to be inspired from home, feel free to download one of our many maps and park brochures. For specific trip planning questions, please contact a park ranger or send an e-mail.

We look forward to seeing you at North Cascades. Safe travels!

 
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Current Park Conditions
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Visitor Information Guide
Visitor Information Guide
Download this 12-page guide to help plan your trip to the North Cascades. (PDF 4.6 mb)
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Last Updated: March 02, 2011 at 16:42 MST