Hozomeen Lake

Regulations on 30 October 2026

Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.

• Prohibited during a period

  Hiking · 1 Apr to 31 May

  Not in force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • - The Hozomeen Lake Trail and the area within the ½ mile of Hozomeen Lake are closed to entry between the April 1 and May 31.

  Published by National Park Service · North Cascades National Park Service Complex Superintendent’s Compendium, 2026

In Ross Lake National Recreation Area; In Stephen Mather Wilderness

Regulated zone

Ross Lake National Recreation Area

These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.

• Regulated

  Climbing · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • - The areas identified by cliff name below are closed to all public use to protect Peregrine Falcon nesting aeries from March 1 until July 15 of each year, or until the young falcons of the current year have fledged or NPS staff determine nesting will not occur on a specific wall during this period.
  • - Newhalem Wall – Both West and East walls on the rock wall north of Newhalem
  • - Gorge Dam Wall – The entire wall on the south side of Gorge Lake near the Gorge Dam

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  Sport Climbing

  Sport climbing, including the placement and replacement of fixed anchors, is only allowed within designated Climbing Management Areas (CMAs) boundaries. Current CMAs are:

  • - Diablo Crag
  • - Newhalem Crag East
  • - Newhalem Crag West
  • - Town Crags (On NPS land only)

  Published by National Park Service · North Cascades National Park Service Complex Superintendent’s Compendium, 2026

• Permit required

  Camping & bivouac · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • - A valid Backcountry Use Permit is required for camping EXCEPT within designated auto access campgrounds accessible from State Highway 20; at Hozomeen campground, and at Weaver Point, Flick Creek, and Manly Wham Camps on Lake Chelan.

  Published by National Park Service · North Cascades National Park Service Complex Superintendent’s Compendium, 2026