National Recreation Area
Ross Lake National Recreation Area
Regulations on 30 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Regulated
Climbing · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
- - 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
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Permit required
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
- - 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
Regulated sites
1 site · Regulations on 30 October 2026