I opted to stay in the Buffalo Run Inn in Marblemount because it is on the side of the park closer to Seattle. Winthrop is much bigger and has multiple options for hotels and cabins. Marblemount is on the west side of the park, while Winthrop is on the east. If the national park lodges are booked up or too expensive, there are two towns that will get you closest to the park: Marblemount and Winthrop. The Ross Lake Resort is a great location if you can snag a room, but it books up quickly and is expensive. Note that the Stehekin Lodge is in a remote town and only accessible via boat. The national park has two lodges - the Ross Lake Resort and the Lodge at Stehekin. This option will give you a central location close to many hiking trails. If you enjoy camping, North Cascades offers multiple great campgrounds. There are not many places to stay within North Cascades National Park, but you still have options! You may experience heavy fog and low visibility in the mornings in North Cascades.Be sure to check the national park website for current conditions and always follow the rules when it comes to fire safety. Portions of the park were closed due to wildfires during my visit in early September.There are multiple dams and power plants inside the park boundaries that pre-date the park to power the city of Seattle.You can display your America the Beautiful pass or other interagency pass, or purchase a parking permit using cash envelopes at the trailheads.
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