13. Hozomeen (Canadian Border)
North Cascades National Park is one of only two US National Parks that shares a border with Canada (the other being Glacier National Park in Montana). Hozomeen is a remote campground area located on the northern end of Ross Lake and situated right on the Canadian border.
The only way to access Hozomeen is either by boat or a drive through Canada as there is no road access to the campground directly from the US side. Despite being less than 30 miles as the crow flies from Diablo Lake Vista Point, the drive would be about 192 miles, require a border crossing, and take about 4.5 hours to complete.
This is a great addition to your list of things to do in North Cascades National Park for folks looking for even more tranquility.
From the Canadian side, however, access is a breeze being marked only by a small sign with no entry station.
Beyond the logistics of getting here, Hozomeen is remote and remarkable with epic views of the dramatic north cascade peaks in the tranquil setting of Ross Lake.
12. Stargazing
One of my favorite parts of visiting North Cascades is waiting for that sun to go down and the stars to come out. Stargazing is one of the best things to do at North Cascades because of its remote location, far from the light pollution created by urban life.
For this reason, North Cascades National Park is one of the best places in Washington state to see the night sky. As a rule of thumb, the further east & north you go into the park the better your night sky viewing opportunities will be.
