Wilderness Information Center
48.5384, -121.4481 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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The Wilderness Information Center is the main backcountry permit office for North Cascades National Park and the adjacent Ross Lake and Lake Chelan National Recreation Areas. Backcountry permits are required for overnights in the park year-round and are available at an outdoor self-issue station when the center is closed during the winter season. Information desk. Sales area with books, maps, videos, and other items related to the national park and adjacent national forests.
- Every day
- 7:00AM - 4:00PM
Hours vary by season; call for details.
Wilderness Information Center is a Passport To Your National Parks stamp location.
Drive State Route 20 toward Marblemount. Turn onto Ranger Station Road, which leaves State Route 20 at milepost 105.3, just west of Marblemount, and drive 0.7 miles to the complex at the end of the road. The Wilderness Information Center is on the right.
Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.
National Park Service registryChecked 2026-08-04
Where is Wilderness Information Center?
Wilderness Information Center in North Cascades National Park is at 7280 Ranger Station Rd., Marblemount, WA.
What services does Wilderness Information Center offer?
Wilderness Information Center in North Cascades National Park lists gifts/souvenirs/books, parking - auto, permits issued, restroom - seasonal.
Is there a passport stamp at Wilderness Information Center?
Yes. Wilderness Information Center in North Cascades National Park is a National Park Passport stamp location.
What is the phone number for Wilderness Information Center?
Wilderness Information Center in North Cascades National Park can be reached on 3608547245.
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