North Cascades National Park News
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Campfires banned in all portions of North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
June 30, 2025 | 8:47 am
Effective Thursday, July 3, campfires or the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans and barbeque grills, are banned in all portions of North Cascades National Park Service Complex, which includes North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.
National Park Service invites public input on Ross Lake National Recreation Area visitor use planning
June 12, 2025 | 7:36 am
North Cascades National Park Service Complex will open a 60-day public comment period June 12 to gather input that will inform a new frontcountry planning process for Ross Lake National Recreation Area and adjacent areas along State Route 20. Submit your thoughts online or by mail by August 11, 2025.
Stehekin Trail, Camp, and Area Closures
June 5, 2025 | 7:55 pm
Updated on 6/8/25
Solicitation for Proposals for a New Concession Contract to Operate Lodging, Food and Beverage, Retail, Campground, and Related Visitor Services within Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
January 29, 2025 | 1:21 pm
Solicitation for Proposals for a New Concession Contract to Operate Lodging, Food and Beverage, Retail, Campground, and Related Visitor Services within Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
Burn Ban Lifted in All Areas of North Cascades National Park Service Complex
September 11, 2024 | 3:34 pm
Effective Friday, September 13, the burn ban is lifted on all lands within North Cascades National Park Service Complex. This includes all National Park Service lands and campgrounds in Stehekin, along State Route 20, and the Ross Lake area.
Pioneer Fire Level 1 Evacuation for Stehekin
August 23, 2024 | 6:25 am
Effective yesterday at 6 pm, a Level 1 Evacuation notice for Stehekin has been issued by the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management in coordination with Northwest Incident Management Team 3. A Level 1 Evacuation alerts residents and visitors there is a wildfire in the area. The evacuation level is being downgraded from a Level 2 Evacuation notice issued on July 25.
Colonial Creek Campground South Closure and Additional Fire Starts
August 10, 2024 | 8:52 pm
Colonial Creek South Campground and boat launch are closed to manage visitor safety, firefighter access, and emergency response in conjunction with firefighting efforts on the Ruby Fire.
Ruby Fire
August 9, 2024 | 7:42 pm
Following a recent storm pattern with multiple lightning strikes across the area, an additional fire is active in Ross Lake National Recreation Area within North Cascades National Park Service Complex. The Ruby Fire, estimated at 107 acres, was detected August 9 and is located on the south side of Ruby Mountain.
Goodell Creek Campground Reopens
August 7, 2024 | 6:34 am
Goodell Creek Campground, raft launch, and picnic area are now open following a strong initial attack and continued work by firefighters.
Additional Area, Trail, and Camp Closures due to Fire Activity
August 4, 2024 | 12:01 pm
Park officials have closed additional areas, trails, and camps due to increased fire activity on the Pioneer Fire and on a new fire start, the Flat Creek Fire, west of Stehekin on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Closures are in effect to manage visitor safety, firefighter access, and emergency response to the fires across the area.