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Can I get into North Cascades?
North Cascades National Park · WA
A guide, not a guarantee: confirm with the park before you plan around it.
Entry reservation
No entry reservation needed in 2026
No timed entry or vehicle reservation is mentioned on the park’s road page. Access depends on State Route 20.
Source: NPS: North Cascades road conditions · checked Nov. 5, 2026Roads
- SR 20 North Cascades Highway (over Washington Pass) Seasonal
Usually closes for winter in late November or early December and re-opens in April or early May. Check WSDOT (live status below) for today.As of July 3, 2026
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Campgrounds: when can I book?
- Colonial Creek North Campground: Next release: Tue, Nov. 17, 2026 at 7 a.m. Pacific, for arrivals through May 17, 2027; after that, a 6-month rolling window.
- Colonial Creek South Campground: Next release: Tue, Nov. 17, 2026 at 7 a.m. Pacific, for arrivals through May 17, 2027; after that, a 6-month rolling window.
- Newhalem Creek Campground: Next release: Tue, Nov. 17, 2026 at 7 a.m. Pacific, for arrivals through May 17, 2027; after that, a 6-month rolling window.