| Boater Alert – Diablo Lake Elevation Change (Sep. 15-23, 2020) To accommodate maintenance at Ross Dam, Seattle City Light must lower the elevation of Diablo Lake from Sep. 15-23, 2020. Due to heavy silt deposits present at this lowered level, the boat launch at Colonial Creek will be out of commission. We apologize for any inconvenience. |
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Skagit Tours have been cancelled for the 2020 season. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Virtual Skagit Tours
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Skagit Recreational Updates
Visitor Services in Newhalem
What’s open?
-The Skagit Information Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days per week through Sep. 30. Face coverings and social distancing are required.-The Trail of the Cedars is open.
-Portable toilets are available on Main Street and in the parking lots across from State Route 20.
-The Ladder Creek Falls Trail and Garden are open.
What’s closed?
-The Gorge Inn, Gorge Powerhouse Visitor Gallery and Skagit General Store are closed.
Visitor Services in Diablo/Diablo Lake
What’s open?
-The road across Diablo Dam is currently open for accessing the Diablo Lake Trailhead and ferry dock. The gate is open for entry from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will open automatically for exit after 4:30 p.m.
-The Diablo Lake Ferry is operating for Ross Lake Resort guests. Face coverings are required. Daily departures (one-way only) are from:
–Ross to Diablo at 11 a.m.
–Diablo to Ross at 2 p.m.-The Stetattle Creek and Sourdough Trailheads in Diablo are open.
-Portable toilets are available near Diablo Dam.
What’s closed?
-The Environmental Learning Center campus is closed.
Stay Connected
Phone: (360) 854-2589 | Email: skagittours@seattle.gov
National Park Service: nps.gov/noca
North Cascades Institute: ncascades.org