{"id":"nps-noca","slug":"north-cascades-national-park","name":"North Cascades National Park","designation":"National Park","category":"national-park","categoryLabel":"National Park","agency":{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov"},"managedBy":[{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov","unitCode":"NOCA","designation":"National Park","sourceId":"nps-noca"}],"states":["WA"],"stateNames":["Washington"],"location":{"lat":48.71171756,"lon":-121.2069423},"bbox":[-121.6403,48.3694,-120.6319,49.0007],"acres":{"value":500421,"kind":"gis-estimate","source":"Computed from the simplified boundary","note":"Approximate. The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"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.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/noca/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=49.0007&b_tl_lng=-121.6403&b_br_lat=48.3694&b_br_lng=-120.6319","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=North%20Cascades%20National%20Park","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7A599D-1DD8-B71B-0BBDC12BEC5107B5.jpg","title":"Stehekin - Looking down Lake Chelan","alt":"boats on the water with mountains and trees surrounding","caption":"Stehekin sits at the top of Lake Chelan, welcoming visitors to take a life at a slower pace.","credit":"NPS Photo/D.Dixon","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7A5B0D-1DD8-B71B-0B1104A95B7A2026.jpg","title":"Camping on Ross Lake","alt":"Tents set up in a wooded area.","caption":"Grab your tent, your sleeping bag, and adventurous soul and camp along Ross Lake.","credit":"NPS Photo/D. 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Dixon","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7A5FF6-1DD8-B71B-0BAAFB88D0A3DC08.jpg","title":"Jagged Mountain Peaks","alt":"Jagged mountain peaks give way to glaciers.","caption":"Explore jagged peaks crowned by more than 300 glaciers as you traverse the landscape.","credit":"NPS Photo/T. 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The park operational season is late May-late September, with limited services outside the operational season. The North Cascades Visitor Center in Newhalem is open during the operational season, dates may vary annually.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"All Day","monday":"All Day","thursday":"All Day","sunday":"All Day","tuesday":"All Day","friday":"All Day","saturday":"All Day"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"Access to North Cascades National Park and Ross Lake National Recreation Area is from the State Route 20 corridor. SR 20 (North Cascades Highway) connects with Interstate 5 (Exit 230) at Burlington. From the east, the highway intersects with US 97 at Okanogan and with SR 153 at Twisp. The State Department of Transportation closes a portion of the road between Ross Dam Trailhead and Lone Fir Campground in winter. The Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (Stehekin) is accessible by ferry or plane from Chelan.","weatherInfo":"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.","contacts":{"phone":"3608547200","email":"noca_information@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Forest Info Center with HQ Administration Building","description":"The North Cascades National Park Service Complex Headquarters (Administrative Offices) is five miles east of I-5 in Burlington and 46 miles west of the North Cascades National Park Service Complex boundary.","url":"https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/mbs/offices","lat":48.5109643596,"lon":-122.227610517},{"name":"North Cascades Visitor Center","description":"Location: Across the Skagit River from the North Cascades Highway (State Route 20) near milepost 120 and the town of Newhalem. Adjacent to Newhalem Creek Campground. Exhibits: Relief map of the park and surrounding area, exhibit room featuring multimedia exhibits on the park's natural and cultural history. Available Facilities: Theater featuring large format slide program and video presentation. Several short, accessible interpretive trails and restrooms. Information desk. Bookstore.","url":"http://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm","lat":48.6663,"lon":-121.266745},{"name":"Wilderness Information Center","description":"The Wilderness Information Center is the main backcountry permit office for North Cascades National Park and the adjacent Ross Lake and Lake Chelan National Recreation Areas. Backcountry permits are required for overnights in the park year-round and are available at an outdoor self-issue station when the center is closed during the winter season. Information desk. Sales area with books, maps, videos, and other items related to the national park and adjacent national forests.","url":"http://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm","lat":48.5384199137,"lon":-121.448105775},{"name":"Golden West Visitor Center","description":"Visitor Center located short walk from the passenger ferry landing at Stehekin Landing inside what was the historic Golden West Lodge.","url":"http://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm","lat":48.3083579,"lon":-120.6563682}],"campgrounds":[{"name":"Newhalem Creek Campground","description":"Newhalem Creek Campground is a comfortable facility close to the town of Newhalem and the Skagit River. It is surrounded by forests that that can be explored through the area's many hiking trails. The campground has individual campsites as well as two group sites. It is private and secluded, yet the town, a visitor center and other amenities are only a short walk away.","url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234060","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234060/campsites","sites":107},{"name":"Goodell Creek Campground","description":"Goodell Creek Campground is situated in lush, old growth forest on the banks of the Skagit River. Campsites are suitable for tents and small RVs. First-come, first-served during the winter; summer reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance or 7 days in advance. Nearby recreational opportunities include a raft/kayak launch on the Skagit River and fishing on the Skagit and its tributaries.","url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/246852?tab=info","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/246852","sites":19},{"name":"Lower Goodell Group Campground","description":"Lower Goodell Group Campground is a convenient campground on the banks of Goodell Creek. Each group site has 5 tent pads, a pavilion with picnic tables, and a fire grate. Maximum capacity is 50 people and 20 vehicles per site. Lower Goodell sites can accommodate RV's. Vault toilets and garbage service is provided. There are no hook-ups or potable water.","url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234088","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234088","sites":2},{"name":"Gorge Lake Campground","description":"Gorge Lake Campground is located on the bank of Gorge Lake, next to the cascading Stetattle Creek and is a primitive camp with no water. First-come, first-served during the winter. Summer reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance. Nearby recreational opportunities include a boat launch on Gorge Lake, fishing, and hiking trails.","url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10004932","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10004932","sites":8},{"name":"Colonial Creek North Campground","description":"Colonial Creek North Campground is a remote, yet bustling campground nestled in old growth forest. Located on the north side of State Route 20 near mile marker 130, there are 41 campsites that are surrounded by forest and located on Diablo Lake. Recreational opportunities include a fully accessible fishing pier and boat launch on Diablo Lake, as well as hiking opportunities for various abilities on Thunder Creek and Thunder Knob trails.","url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/246855","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/246855?tab=campsites","sites":38},{"name":"Colonial Creek South Campground","description":"Colonial Creek South Campground is a remote, yet busy campground nestled in old growth forest on the south side of State Route 20 near mile marker 130.Ten walk-in, tent-only sites are available first-come, first-served in the winter (sites 64-73). Sites may be difficult to access in winter. Reservations required late May to September. Recreational opportunities include a fully accessible fishing pier and boat launch on Diablo Lake, as well as hiking opportunities on Thunder Creek and Thunder Knob trails.","url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/255201","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/255201","sites":93},{"name":"Lakeview Campground","description":"Located at the head of Lake Chelan, Lakeview Campground is a five-minute walk from the boat dock at Stehekin Landing. All sites are walk-in sites for small to medium-sized tents and first-come, first-served. Stehekin is a remote community with limited facilities and is only accessible by foot, boat, or plane.","url":"","reservationUrl":null,"sites":9},{"name":"Purple Point Campground","description":"Located at the head of Lake Chelan, Purple Point Campground is a ten-minute walk from the boat dock at Stehekin Landing. All sites are walk-in sites for small to medium-sized tents and are first-come, first-served. Stehekin is a remote community with limited facilities and is only accessible by foot, boat, or plane.","url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10101344","reservationUrl":null,"sites":6},{"name":"Harlequin Campground","description":"Harlequin Campground is located near Stehekin in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, 4.5 miles up the Stehekin Valley Rd from Stehekin Landing and 0.5 miles from the public airstrip. All sites are walk-in sites though some have limited parking. First-come, first-served during the winter; summer reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance through www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Stehekin is a remote community with limited facilities and is only accessible by foot, boat, or plane.","url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10101324","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10101324","sites":7},{"name":"Hozomeen Campground","description":"Hozomeen Campground is located at the north end of Ross Lake and is open from late May through October. There is no camping fee, and all sites are first-come, first-served. Facilities include boat launches, pit toilets, potable water, picnic tables and fire grates. Guests must pack-out all trash. Campsites located in the Upper Loop are closed until further notice due to hazard trees.","url":"","reservationUrl":null,"sites":75}],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"north-cascades-national-scenic-area","km":37},{"slug":"mt-baker-national-forest","km":38},{"slug":"mount-baker-national-recreation-area","km":45},{"slug":"okanogan-national-forest","km":70},{"slug":"wenatchee-national-forest","km":114},{"slug":"san-juan-islands-national-wildlife-refuge","km":120}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=noca"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.621Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Cascade River Road Closure","text":"Cascade River Road is closed to vehicles at milepost 21 (Johnson's Cabin) two miles before the trailhead. Foot and bicycle traffic is permitted beyond the gate. Do not block gate.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/road-conditions.htm","updated":"2026-10-27 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-9D047BC4-DC86-4A9D-AF1E-8299D40C6A71"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Stehekin is Open, Services Limited at Stehekin Landing","text":"Visitor and recreational opportunities continue to be available in the Stehekin Valley. Some services are limited at the Stehekin Landing following flood damage in December 2025.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/stehekin-flood-updates.htm","updated":"2026-07-08 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-AA1919BE-5AE0-4F1A-9C2C-BBB7A41294A5"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Caution","title":"Stehekin Flash Flood and Debris Flow Area","text":"The Stehekin area is prone to flooding, which increases in a post-fire environment. Know before you go – visit the Post Fire Safety page for information on what to do in a flash flood and debris flow area","url":"https://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/post-fire-safety.htm","updated":"2025-05-16 15:48:28.0","id":"nps-7DC99B5A-EDA3-47B7-988E-A1750AFF7B84"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Hozomeen Gate Remains Closed","text":"Until further notice, the gate at Hozomeen will remain closed; vehicle and foot traffic across the US/Canada border is prohibited. Visitors must enter through a designated port of entry.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/hozomeen.htm","updated":"2025-02-13 10:43:22.0","id":"nps-13FEA700-4EB0-4649-B46E-090902C3C2F9"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Fire Closures - Trail, Area, and Camp Closures","text":"For closures due to fire activity visit the Fire Closures page, including trail, area, and camp closures for current and post fire conditions.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/fire-closures.htm","updated":"2023-07-29 14:17:58.0","id":"nps-8480542B-A0D2-4ADC-8CFC-B3949B040A8F"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Caution","title":"Diablo Lake Boat Launch Inaccessible to Powerboats","text":"Due to silt accumulation, the Diablo Lake boat launch at Colonial Creek South Campground is not usable for launching most powerboats. Expect shallow or no water at the launch ramp and the possibility of needing to carry your boat to or from the water.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/lake-and-river-conditions.htm","updated":"2023-03-30 18:30:13.0","id":"nps-6D5C9E19-8DF6-4224-9409-1F6A79A10C9E"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Caution","title":"Be Aware of Break-ins along State Route 20","text":"Prevent smashed windows and theft. Break-ins are not uncommon at trailheads along State Route 20. Remove your valuables and electronics and take associated electronic cords.","url":null,"updated":"2015-05-21 11:19:27.0","id":"nps-FA92ED3E-3FA3-41C9-A166-5064DDA98044"},{"source":"NIFC","kind":"Wildfire","severity":"Moderate","title":"Sisi Fire: 4,816 acres, 65% contained","text":"An active wildfire perimeter overlaps this site. Check the managing agency for closures before you go.","url":"https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn","updated":"2026-10-19T21:26:32.000Z","id":"fire-2026-WAOWF-260664"},{"source":"NIFC","kind":"Wildfire","severity":"Minor","title":"Electric Fire: 495 acres, 100% contained","text":"A wildfire perimeter that overlaps this site is fully contained. Some areas may stay closed while crews finish work.","url":"https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn","updated":"2026-09-12T19:49:38.000Z","id":"fire-2026-WAMSF-000494"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/north-cascades-national-park/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/north-cascades-national-park.geojson"}