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North Cascades National Park alerts
Current notices from official park sources.
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Marblemount Bridge nighttime closures
The Skagit River Marblemount Bridge will close overnight for repairs, cutting off access to Cascade River Road during each closure. - Closures are scheduled 8 p.m.–4 a.m., Monday evening through Friday morning, September 14–18, 2026; the bridge reopens during the day between closures. - The closures are for bridge-deck replacement. The Rockport Cascade Road detour cannot be used because of a Jordan Creek washout, while first responders retain access during the closures. Check current bridge closure updates before traveling.Official detailsClosure
Hidden Lake Road closed
Sibley Creek/Hidden Lake Road (USFS 1540) is closed because of a large washout approximately two miles up the road. - The unmaintained road may also be impassable because of downed trees, slide debris, snowfall, or additional washouts; its first steep section is impassable without a high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicle. - Do not use this road to reach the Hidden Lake trailhead. Check current road conditions before planning access.Official detailsCaution
Diablo Lake boat launch limited
The Diablo Lake boat launch at Colonial Creek South Campground is not usable for launching most powerboats because of silt accumulation. - Expect shallow or no water at the launch ramp and be prepared that you may need to carry your boat to or from the water. Check current lake and river conditions before bringing a powerboat.Official detailsClosure
Wildfire closures, smoke, and campfire ban
Wildfire-related closures, smoke precautions, and a park-complex campfire ban remain active. - Fire closures: Current Border 2 Fire closures include Willow Lake, Hozomeen Lake, Obelisk, Desolation Lookout, and Lightning Creek from Willow Lake Trail to Deerlick Camp; Nightmare, Willow Lake, Hozomeen Lake, Desolation, and Deerlick camps; Winnebago Flats, Upper Loop, and Lower Loop Campgrounds; the entire Hozomeen area, including docks, public areas, and camping; and the Hozomeen Cross-country Zone. Luna Fire closures include Big Beaver Trail from Big Beaver Stock Camp to Stillwell Camp, Luna Camp, Beaver Pass camps, and 39 Mile camps. Thunder Creek Fire closures include Thunder Creek Trail from the Fisher Creek Trail junction to Park Creek Pass, Skagit Queen Camp, Thunder Basin camps, Junction camps, and cross-country access from closed trails. Sisi Fire closures include Agnes Gorge, the Pacific Crest/Agnes Creek Trail from the NPS boundary to Bridge Creek Camp, Bullion Loop, McGregor Mountain, and Company Creek trails; Shady, Tumwater, High Bridge, and Heaton camps; Stehekin Valley Road from Stehekin Valley Ranch to High Bridge; the High Bridge area; and the Battalion Cross-country Zone. - Post-fire closures: U.S. Cabin Stock, Graybeal, Graybeal Stock, Whatcom, Little Beaver boat-in, Perry Creek, Purple Point site 1, and Hooter camps; all of Stetattle Creek Trail; Little Beaver Trail from Little Beaver Camp to the Big Beaver Trail junction; and cross-country access from closed trails remain closed because burned landscapes can have unstable terrain, falling or rolling debris, displaced wildlife, burned stump holes and root chambers, hazard trees, and debris flows. - Hozomeen and Stehekin: The entire Hozomeen area is closed, and foot traffic across the U.S./Canada border is prohibited; enter through a designated port of entry. A Level 1 Fire Advisory covers areas in Stehekin and Stehekin Valley Road from Harlequin Bridge to High Bridge, including Company Creek Road and side roads; a wildfire is in the area and park closures are in effect. - Smoke and fire use: Smoke from wildfires is expected with active fires across the region; take precautions outdoors when heavy smoke is present. Campfires and the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and barbecue grills are banned throughout the complex, including charcoal grills; propane fire pits are not allowed. Check current park conditions and fire closures before recreating.Official detailsClosure
