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North Cascades National Park

National Park Washington

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.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

The best weather for visiting the North Cascades generally occurs between mid-June and late-September. Summer daytime temperatures average in the 70's F. Snow is off most trails by mid-July. Autumn and Spring are popular for color and wildlife. Storms are common: always be prepared for a few days of rain and wind. The east side of the Cascade Mountains (Lake Chelan National Recreation Area) is drier and warmer in the summer than the west side. Summer temperatures at Stehekin reach the 90's F.

Address

810 State Route 20, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284

Activities & Topics

Auto and ATV Scenic Driving Biking Road Biking Boating Motorized Boating Boat Tour Camping Backcountry Camping Canoe or Kayak Camping Car or Front Country Camping Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use) Group Camping RV Camping Climbing Rock Climbing Fishing Guided Tours Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour Hands-On Citizen Science Hiking Front-Country Hiking Horse Trekking Horseback Riding Paddling Junior Ranger Program Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Animals Birds Cats (wild) Fish Wolves Climate Change Forests and Woodlands Glaciers Lakes Mountains Natural Sounds Wilderness