contact-details

  • Phone Number: 907-983-9200 Voice

  • Email Address: klgo_information@nps.gov

  • Description:

Fees

Cost: 20.00
Description: Camping overnight on the U.S. side of the Chilkoot Trail requires a permit, purchased via Recreation.gov. As of 2026, the permit is $20 (USD) for an entire party, regardless of the number of nights on the Trail. Those wishing to hike the Canadian side of the trail must purchase a permit from Parks Canada. Crossing at the international border is prohibited in 2026. Title: Overnight fee, US side

Reservation

Number Of Sites Reservable: 11

Number Of Sites FirstComeFirstServe: 0

About

The Canyon City campground sits 7.7 mi (12 km) from the Dyea trailhead. It is just a half mile from the historic Canyon City townsite, where you can see artifacts leftover from the gold rush days. (Please do not take or disturb artifacts!) In order to camp overnight along the U.S. side of the Chilkoot Trail, you must purchase a permit via Recreation.gov and attend an orientation at the Trail Center in Skagway. Crossing the international U.S.-Canada border via the trail is prohibited as of 2026.

Directions

Reservation Details

Reservation Info: In order to camp overnight along the U.S. side of the Chilkoot Trail, you must purchase a permit and reserve campsites via Recreation.gov and attend an orientation at the Trail Center in Skagway. Permits for backpacking the Canadian side of the trail are managed by Parks Canada. When you make your Chilkoot Trail reservation you must designate which campgrounds you will use. With your reservation specific sites are not assigned, only a space in that campground.

Regulations Overview:

Reservation Link

Reservation URL: http://www.nps.gov/klgo/planyourvisit/permits.htm

Regulations URL: N/A

Accessibility

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  • additionalInfo= Water is available via the Taiya River. Water must be filtered before drinking, due to sediment and potential bacterial and viral contamination. Contact the Chilkoot Trail Center for more information.

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Amenities

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campsites

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