Lodging In North Cascades National Park

There are a few, but not many, brick-and-mortar lodging choices within the North Cascades National Park Complex in Washington State. There are also lodging options in gateway towns just outside the park.

North Cascades Institute (NCI)

Basecamp lodging with the North Cascades Institute, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, North Cascades National Park Complex / Rebecca Latson

Here’s a place where you can learn while you lodge with the NCI’s Basecamp.

Featured in the National Parks Traveler

It is, indeed, a base camp from which one may plan their day(s) exploring the North Cascades landscape, canoeing on the lake, or just sitting and relaxing on one of the many benches and chairs around the campus while learning from the knowledgeable staff about their surroundings.

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Ross Lake Resort

Open June 11-October 31, 2026, this popular resort of 15 floating cabins on the shoreline of Ross Lake at Ross Lake National Recreation Area (a part of the North Cascades National Park Complex) offers visitors the chance to see the northeastern-most portion of the park while fishing, boating, hiking, or just relaxing and enjoying the view.

Because of the small number of cabins as well as the resort’s popularity, getting a reservation entails joining a lottery list for the year you are looking to stay. So, plan ahead – far, far ahead. You can also keep checking the webpage for last-minute cancellations, but you'll need to be flexible with your own travel schedule for this stay option.

All cabins are completely furnished and include kitchens, bathrooms, electricity, and hot and cold running water. Towels, bedding, tableware, pots, and pans are provided. Propane grills are shared by two cabins. With no on-site restaurant, guests must bring their own food. There is no charge for children under 4 years of age.

The resort offers four styles of cabins:

Little Cabin (Max 4 persons; $290/night, 1-2 persons, $24/night each additional person)
Modern Cabin (Max 6 persons; $320/night, 1-2 persons, $24/night each additional person)
Private Bunkhouse (Max 8-10 persons; $415/night, 1-6 persons, $24 per night each additional person)
Peak Cabin (Max 9 persons; $495/night, 1-4 persons, $24/night each additional person)

Note: The lottery list will open on January 1, 2026.

North Cascades Lodge At Stehekin

Open mid-May to mid-October, North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin offer 27 rustic lodge rooms located along the shoreline at the northern-most end of Lake Chelan in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (a part of the North Cascades National Park Complex). All rooms are non-smoking. Some rooms are pet-friendly and ADA accessible. Standard rates range from $185-$320 per night (not including taxes) depending upon room choice, day and month of desired reservation, and whether or not you are able to receive a military or Senior-AARP discount.

There is also a fully furnished Lake House that sleeps up to 12 guests and features a private deck, barbecue grill, and hot tub with a front-row seat to the mountains. The nighly rate for the Lake House is not listed on the website, and reservations are available by waitlist only; email [email protected] for details.

There are no televisions in any of the rooms, and no cell service. There is a community satellite pay phone near the boat dock (calling card required which may be purchased at the General Store), and internet is available for guests on the lodge’s deck and restaurant.