Permit for North Cascades Backcountry in WA

Lottery Permit required for camping in North Cascades Backcountry

Lottery submission is 3/4/24 to 3/15/24

Lottery result 3/22/24

Lottery winners can make early reservations 3/22/24 to 4/23/24

Recreation
Backcountry Reservations

NW Forest Pass required at TH (Aug and Sept most popular months)

Cascade River Road typically opens early July and closes late Sept

Permit not required for day use or camping in car-accessed campgrounds on SR-20

Weather NOAA