North Cascades National Park

Explore jagged peaks crowned by more than 300 glaciers as you traverse the landscape.
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.
Map showing location of park.
A pile of logs and rocks in the foreground with water, a line of trees, and blue skies in the background.
North Cascades National Park to Support Emergency Reconstruction After Historic Flood
The National Park Service today announced the availability of funding to partially rebuild Company Creek Road in North Cascades National Park Service Complex following significant flood damage in December2025. The NPS is evaluating options to execute this project before spring runoff.
North Cascades Flooding Update
An additional storm system came through the area this week with heavy wind, rains, and freezing temperatures. In Stehekin, crews continue work to stabilize critical infrastructure and road access in preparation for winter conditions.
Heavy rains cause flooding and landslides in Stehekin
Severe flooding and landslides from recent heavy rains caused unsafe conditions and limited basic services in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area and the Stehekin Valley. A Type 3 Incident Command Team is in place to coordinate emergency response. The team, alongside Chelan County Emergency Management, is working to ensure people are safe and have access to supplies and immediate essentials. Visitors should not travel to the Stehekin area; there are no services available.
Burn ban lifted in all areas of North Cascades National Park Service Complex
Effective Monday, Sept. 29, the burn ban is lifted on all lands within North Cascades National Park Service Complex. This includes all National Park Service lands and campgrounds in Stehekin, along State Route 20, and the Ross Lake area.
boats on the water with mountains and trees surrounding
Photo by NPS Photo/D.Dixon
Tents set up in a wooded area.
Photo by NPS Photo/D. Dixon
Trees surround the frame with glacier and mountains in the background
Photo by NPS Photo/D. Dixon
Person with backpacking and climbing gear hikes on a trail.
Photo by NPS Photo/D. Dixon
Jagged mountain peaks give way to glaciers.
Photo by NPS Photo/T. Baldwin