Can you reserve a site at North Cascades National Park Backcountry Permits?

Yes, North Cascades National Park Backcountry Permits is reservable through Recreation.gov.

North Cascades National Park Backcountry Permits

Permit ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Stephen Mather Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) · Restricted Access

3,591 ft
Elevation

A view of jagged peaks covered with snow. — Photo: Photo by NPS/FShafer · Recreation.gov

Getting there

48.71172, -121.20694 · 48°42'42.2"N 121°12'25.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 79°F in Aug, down to 38°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	39	43	49	57	66	70	78	79	71	58	45	38
Low °F	30	30	33	38	44	49	53	54	49	42	35	30
Precip in	12.3	7.4	8.2	4.6	2.7	2.3	1.3	1.5	3.4	8.6	13.7	11.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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A wall of mountains surrounding a green basin. — Photo: Photo by NPS/TDenison · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about North Cascades National Park Backcountry Permits

Can you reserve a site at North Cascades National Park Backcountry Permits?: Yes, North Cascades National Park Backcountry Permits is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Camping near North Cascades National Park Backcountry Permits

Gorge Lake Campground 2.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Newhalem Creek Campground 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lower Goodell Group Campground 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Upper Goodell Group Campground 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Goodell Creek Campground 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Colonial Creek North Campground 5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Colonial Creek South Campground 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Marble Creek Campground 12.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mineral Park Campground 17.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
North Cascades Visitor Center 4.2 mi · Facility
Wilderness Information Center 16.3 mi · Facility
Marblemount Boat Launch 16.3 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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