Summer Repaving Project Updates

News Release: Summer Repaving Project Affects Multiple Areas (5/10/22)

WSDOT SR20 Projects and Repairs

Numerous emergency repairs and maintenance projects will affect travel times through the park complex along State Route 20. Visitors should expect delayed travel times.

Marblemount Ranger Station, facilities and parking areas

From June 20-July 22, facilities and parking areas at the Marblemount Ranger Station will be impacted by the project. Facilities will remain open, but visitors may experience wait times up to one hour.

Campgrounds Along State Route 20

From July 24-August 18, numerous areas associated with campgrounds will be closed. Closures will be staggered during this time and include campgrounds, parking lots, pullouts, overlooks, and access beyond the Skagit River bridge, including North Cascades Visitor Center. Campground closures include:

• Goodell Creek Campground will be closed July 24-August 8. It will reopen to reservations on July 29-30 and reopen to reservations on August 5.
• Newhalem Creek Campground, Skagit River Bridge, and North Cascades Visitor Center will be closed July 24-August 4. It will reopen to reservations on August 5.
• Colonial Creek North and South campgrounds will be closed August 7-18. It will reopen to reservations on August 12-13 and reopen to reservations on August 19.

Cascade River Road

From July 5-July 22, Cascade River Road will be closed to vehicle traffic at Eldorado, milepost 20, three miles from the trailhead. Foot traffic is allowed beyond the closure for most of the project timeframe. Visitors should expect loud noises and dust during the project.

Other Areas Along State Route 20

From July 5-July 22, numerous areas along State Route 20 will be affected. Closures include Diablo Lake Overlook, the road to the Environmental Learning Center, overlooks and pull outs, and the Happy Creek Nature Trail parking area.