Washington’s National Park Fund has close partnerships with Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks. The Superintendents are advisors to our board of directors; we work closely with them on a weekly basis. The shared values we all have for these public lands helps to motivate individuals, corporations, foundations, nonprofits and associations to come together to support park priorities that have been carefully selected by dedicated park staff.
Whether you hike, camp, kayak, climb, relax in lodges, volunteer, or simply enjoy the beautiful scenery, these parks belong to all of us. Together, we continue to fund projects to make the parks healthier, safer, and more accessible.
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Est. 1899
368 sq. miles
Opening up accessible and unforgettable experiences in Paradise, Sunrise, and beyond to every visitor of “the Mountain”
1,670,064 visitors in 2021 Annual Attendance
nps.gov/mora | en Español volunteer at the park
Est. 1968
789 sq. miles
Protecting and preserving a rugged wilderness sanctuary for the future, while enabling recreation and exploration by all
17,856 visitors in 2021 Annual Attendance
nps.gov/noca volunteer at the park
Est. 1938
1,441 sq. miles
Creating new access and opportunities for all, from the Hoh Rain Forest to the Pacific coast and into the peaks of the Olympics
2,718,925 visitors in 2021 Annual Attendance
nps.gov/olym volunteer at the park
Washington’s National Park Fund acknowledges the fact that the national parks we partner closely with – Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks – are situated on the ancestral lands of many Tribal Nations. We celebrate the first stewards of these land- and sea-scapes and recognize their continued deep connection to these special places. Their voices are, and will forever be, vital in protecting, preserving, and sharing their homeland and traditions with the world.
We encourage park visitors and supporters alike to learn about the Tribes that call home the land the three parks encompass by visiting the dedicated webpages on Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Park’s websites.
There are many resources to help you explore the beauty of our parks. Reserve campsites, get permits, and make other recreational reservations at Recreation.gov. Find helpful information about Washington’s national parks, historical sites, national landmarks, and other federally owned areas at the National Park Service WA Index.
Looking to hit the trails? Check out Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic’s websites to get started. Our friends at the Washington Trails Association also have tons of great resources, interactive maps, guides and more to help you along the way.
On fee-free days, the National Park Service (NPS) at Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks open the gates and welcome all visitors at no cost. North Cascades National Park has no entrance gates so visitors may come and go free of fees throughout the year!
2022 Fee Free Days:
A park pass is a great option to save costs. If you’re planning a trip that includes multiple national parks, consider the $80 annual pass that provides entrance to all national parks, national wildlife refuges, national forests and many other federal lands – more than 2,000 in all. Is there one park you find yourself returning to over and over again? You can purchase an annual pass to that park for $50. And an important note: when you buy your pass inside your favorite park, that park receives a greater share of the funds compared to when you purchase online!
There are a number of special passes you can look into. For example, the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass is offered free to all active-duty military members and their dependents. Passes are also available for people with permanent disabilities and volunteers with 250 service hours with federal agencies that participate in the Interagency Pass Program. And fourth-graders can access the parks for free all year by obtaining an Annual 4th Grade Pass through Every Kid Outdoors.
To learn more about all of these passes, go to nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.
Learn about the impact your donations to Washington’s National Park Fund make in our three parks.
Park photos shared by Andy Porter 📷
“When I go home and look at my son, I feel proud about what I do, and that someday he will get to experience national parks in their most unaltered and raw form.” – Carmen Archambault, Aquatic Ecologist, North Cascades National Park