National Park · Washington (U.S. state), United States
North Cascades National Park
North Cascades National Park is a national park in Washington (U.S. state), United States, covering 504,781 acres (204,278 ha), established in 1968; it recorded 46,925 visits in 2025.
Photo: National Park Service/Deby Dixon via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington (U.S. state), United States |
| Area | 504,781 acres (204,278 ha) |
| Established | 1968 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 46,925 |
| Highest point | Goode Mountain — 2,806 m (9,206 ft) |
| Coordinates | 48.7000° N, 121.2000° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About North Cascades National Park
North Cascades National Park is a national park of the United States in Washington. At more than 500,000 acres (200,000 ha), it is the largest of the three National Park Service units that comprise the North Cascades National Park Complex. North Cascades National Park consists of a northern and southern section, bisected by the Skagit River that flows through the reservoirs of Ross Lake National Recreation Area. Lake Chelan National Recreation Area lies on the southern border of the south unit of the park.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
June to September — the brief summer window; winters bring heavy snow
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Marblemount, Washington |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Famous trails
- Cascade Pass Trail — 7.4 miles (11.9 km) — Hard
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Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Vancouver International Airport (YVR) · Vancouver, Canada · 96.3 miles away
- Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) · Seattle, United States · 100.6 miles away
- Victoria International Airport (YYJ) · Victoria, Canada · 101.7 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Washington (U.S. state)
Olympic National Park
Mount Rainier National Park
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
Ross Lake National Recreation Area
San Juan Island National Historical Park
Whitman Mission National Historic Site
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Frequently asked questions
Where is North Cascades National Park?
North Cascades National Park is in Washington (U.S. state), United States (48.7000° N, 121.2000° W).
When was North Cascades National Park established?
North Cascades National Park was established in 1968, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is North Cascades National Park?
North Cascades National Park covers 504,781 acres (204,278 ha).
How many people visit North Cascades National Park each year?
It recorded 46,925 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
What is the highest point in North Cascades National Park?
The highest point is Goode Mountain, at 2,806 metres (9,206 ft).
When is the best time to visit North Cascades National Park?
June to September — the brief summer window; winters bring heavy snow.
Does North Cascades National Park have campgrounds?
Yes — North Cascades National Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to North Cascades National Park?
The nearest town is Marblemount, Washington. The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Cascades_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/noca/ — Official park page.