Chilkoot Trail Camping Permits
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park — riverside
Location: Skagway, AK, AK
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Chilkoot National Historic Trail is not open for crossing the Canadian border. When you apply for your Chilkoot Trail permit you will need to select the campgrounds you wish to use, select which nights you will be there, and how many members are in your party. Each campsite includes one 10ftx10ft space which may be used for up to two small tents.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Bear Boxes
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/chilkoot-trail-camping-permits to be notified when sites open up.
Highly rated at 4.7/5 stars with campers praising it as a special place offering solitude and scenic beauty along the Chilkoot Lake area. The campground provides a gateway to the historic Chilkoot Trail with fire rings, picnic tables, and bear boxes for safe camping.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Canada Lynx, North American River Otter, Harbor Seal, Red Fox, Belted Kingfisher, Mountain Bluebird, American Crow, and Wandering Tattler documented in the area
Insider tips for Chilkoot Trail Camping Permits: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Check in at the Chilkoot Trail Center at 520 Broadway, Skagway, AK (east side of Broadway between 5th and 6th Avenues) to obtain your permit Each campsite includes one 10ftx10ft space for up to two small tents; select additional campsites if larger groups need more space
Skip Chilkoot Trail Camping Permits if: You need hookups—no hookups available at campground. You are traveling outside May-October season when permits are required. You plan to cross into Canada via the Chilkoot Trail—the trail is currently not open for crossing the Canadian border.
Best time to visit Chilkoot Trail Camping Permits: May-October — Official operating season for camping permits required. April-May — Camping permits not required April 1-May 31.
Nearby campgrounds: Denver Caboose Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Laughton Glacier Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Berners Bay Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Eagle Glacier Cabin (JUNEAU, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Chilkoot Trail Camping Permits
Cell signal at Chilkoot Trail Camping Permits (Skagway, AK): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
The Chilkoot National Historic Trail is not open for crossing the Canadian border. When you apply for your Chilkoot Trail permit you will need to select the campgrounds you wish to use, select which nights you will be there, and how many members are in your party. Each campsite includes one 10ftx10ft space which may be used for up to two small tents.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Check in at the Chilkoot Trail Center at 520 Broadway, Skagway, AK (east side of Broadway between 5th and 6th Avenues) to obtain your permit
Each campsite includes one 10ftx10ft space for up to two small tents; select additional campsites if larger groups need more space
Official operating season for camping permits required
Camping permits not required April 1-May 31
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Getting there →
Start by checking in at the Chilkoot Trail Center at 520 Broadway, Skagway, AK. The Chilkoot Trail Center is located on the east side of Broadway between 5th and 6th Avenues. Once your permit has been validated you can head to the Chilkoot Trailhead. Head North out of town towards the Klondike Highway. Turn left onto Dyea road, and follow the road for approximately 7 miles. The parking lot will be on your left, and the trailhead will be on your right, across the road from the parking lot.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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