North Cascades National Park
Closure Caution Information See 7 current alerts
Current alerts (7)
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Closure
Hozomeen Gate Remains Closed
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.
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Closure
Fire Closures - Trail, Area, and Camp Closures
For closures due to fire activity visit the Fire Closures page, including trail, area, and camp closures for current and post fire conditions.
More from the park: Fire Closures - Trail, Area, and Camp Closures
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Caution
Delays on Cascade River Road Starting October 13
Due to road maintenance there may be delays on Cascade River Road beyond milepost 20 (Eldorado) three miles before the trailhead beginning October 13.
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Caution
Stehekin Flash Flood and Debris Flow Area
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
More from the park: Stehekin Flash Flood and Debris Flow Area
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Caution
Diablo Lake Boat Launch Inaccessible to Powerboats
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.
More from the park: Diablo Lake Boat Launch Inaccessible to Powerboats
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Caution
Be Aware of Break-ins along State Route 20
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.
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Information
Stehekin is Open, Services Limited at Stehekin Landing
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.
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Hours
North Cascades National Park Service Complex
| Every day | All Day |
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North Cascades National Park Service Complex is open year-round. 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.
Visitor centers
Forest Info Center with HQ Administration Building
No hours listed.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Forest Info Center with HQ Administration Building
Golden West Visitor Center
Golden West Visitor Center
| Every day | Closed |
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The Golden West Visitor Center in Stehekin remains closed. North Cascades National Park and its partners continue to offer information and services to help visitors experience this remote area of the park.
North Cascades Visitor Center
North Cascades Visitor Center
| Every day | Closed |
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The North Cascades Visitor Center is open daily through the summer and closed during the winter. Email for exact dates and hours.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: North Cascades Visitor Center
Wilderness Information Center
Wilderness Information Center
| Every day | Closed |
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Hours vary by season; call for details.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Wilderness Information Center
About this park
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.