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North Cascades National Park Service Complex
Jagged peaks, deep valleys, cascading waterfalls and over 300 glaciers adorn the North Cascades National Park Service Complex. Three park units in this mountainous region are managed as one and include North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Areas. These complementary protected lands are united by a contiguous overlay of Stephen Mather Wilderness.
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A Rich Tapestry
The mountains, forests, rivers and lakes of North Cascades National Park Service Complex provide a rich tapestry of visitor experience for all abilities and interests. Almost 400 miles of trails and vast undeveloped wilderness allow visitors to experience nature with minimal human-caused intrusions. Possible experiences range from accessible trails to world class mountaineering, including scenic drives, hiking, camping, nature-watching, relaxation, boating and fishing.
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Ross Lake National Recreation Area General Management Plan
The development of the General Management Plan (GMP) for Ross Lake National Recreation Area (NRA) is moving forward. The NPS has outlined a full range of proposals for how Ross Lake NRA’s resources, programs, recreational activities, and facilities could be managed in the future. These preliminary alternatives, or visions for the future, address the NRA’s purpose, resource and visitor use issues, legal mandates, and the public comments received to date. More...
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40th Anniversary Celebrations
You are invited to visit and enjoy North Cascades National Park. As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the creation of the park we need your help to care for the North Cascades. Enjoy a visit to the park where recreation, education and restoration blend as one. Experience the natural splendors of the North Cascades, meet interesting people and contribute to the wellbeing of the park. 40th Anniversary weekends are a special time to enjoy the North Cascades. Complete 40th anniversary programs and activities booklet at this link (2.4 MB). Also, view and participate in 40th anniversary weekends and special evening programs at Newhalem Creek Campground.
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Write to
North Cascades NPSC 810 State Route 20
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
E-mail Us
Phone
Visitor Information (360) 854-7200
Wilderness Information Center (360) 854-7245
Fax
(360) 856-1934
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Climate
Steep mountains and onshore weather systems from the Pacific Ocean influence a wide range of climate conditions in the North Cascades. One of the snowiest places on earth, the westside mountains collect more snow than melts each year (forming glaciers). On the east side of the mountains, conditions are much dryer. more...
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Did You Know?
In addition to Wilderness, Recreation Areas and National Park designations there are also five Research Natural Areas in the complex: Silver Lake, Pyramid Lake, Boston Glacier, Stetattle Creek and Big Beaver Valley.
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Last Updated: July 29, 2008 at 20:10 EST |