Ross Lake

Ross Lake National Recreation Area includes three reservoirs—Ross Lake, Diablo Lake, and Gorge Lake—which provide water access to more remote areas. It is the most accessible part of the North Cascades National Park. Ringed by mountains, Ross Lake NRA has been called the American Alps and offers many outdoor recreation opportunities along the upper reaches of the Skagit River. Located just south of the Canada–US border, Ross Lake NRA follows the Skagit River corridor from the border to the western foothills of the Cascades and encompasses 117,575 acres. The lake is fed by runoff from the 300 glaciers in North Cascades National Park, and fishing on the lake is a major attraction.