A Commercial (or Special) Use Authorization (CUA or SUP) is required to operate within North Cascades National Park Service Complex, for day or overnight use, for all commercial groups (both for-profit and non-profit) who provide services within the park. Backcountry Permits are required for all overnight trips in the backcountry and must be obtained at a ranger station by the trip leader prior to entering the backcountry. CUA/SUP permitees may apply for an optional Backcountry Permit Reservation subject to the terms listed below.
Fees and Payment Reservations cost $20 plus a non-refundable $6 administrative fee. Reservations can be refunded if they are cancelled atleast three days before the trip start date. Payments are processed through Recreation.gov. Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your reservation three or more full days before your reservation date and receive a refund. The $6 reservation fee is non-refundable. Change Policy: You may make changes to your permit itinerary, if space is available, up until the day before your reservation date. Your start date cannot be changed without cancelling your permit and starting over. Once your permit has been issued, you cannot make changes to the permit unless approved by a ranger at the Wilderness Information Center or permitting office. Converting Reservations to Backcountry Permits Reserved permits must be picked up by 11 am of the first day of the trip or they will be cancelled and the reserved site(s) made available to other visitors. If your party cannot meet the 11 am deadline, email the Wilderness Information Center at noca_wilderness@nps.gov to hold your reservation. Some reservations may require remote activations due to closed permit offices, read the instructions on your reservation for more details. Contact Information Trip planning assistance: Call the Wilderness Information Center, 360-854-7245. Commercial Use Authorization questions: Contact the concessions office in Sedro-Woolley, 360-854-7213. Camp Reservation Limits
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Last updated: November 8, 2022