Last updated: May 21, 2026
"The North Cascades are Calling!"
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.
Conditions
Learn about current conditions for roads, trails, lakes, and more.
Camping
Learn about the different camping options within the park complex.
Backcountry Permits
Backcountry permits are required year-round. Find out where they are required, why they are required, and how to obtain a permit.
Wilderness Trip Planner
Plan a trip into the backcountry of the North Cascades.
Backcountry Reservations
Reservations for backcountry permits begin in March 2025.
Hiking in the North Cascades
Hike the North Cascades to experience some of the finest mountain country in North America!
Boating
Find information on boating in the park complex.
Safety
Learn how to stay safe while enjoying the park complex.
Stehekin
The Stehekin Valley has long served as a passageway for travelers, linking Washington's interior wilderness to the rugged Cascade Mountains.
Grizzly Bear Restoration
The National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service have announced a decision to restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades.