Site Site 6 Finnegan's Point, Loop Finnegan's Point Campground

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park | Chilkoot Trail Camping Permits

Type: HIKE TO

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Site Details

• Campfire Allowed: No
• Hike in Distance: 5
• Min Num of People: 1
• Pets Allowed: Yes
• : Yes
• Proximity to Water: Riverfront
• : Shelter

Permitted Equipment

• Tent
• Small Tent

Driveway Details

• : 10
• : 10

Need to Know

• Finnegan's Point is the first campground on the Chilkoot Trail. It is located near the Taiya River. On clear days you can see the Irene glacier across the river. Warming shelter and bear boxes are located close to the trail. Outhouse and tent platforms are up the hill from the warming shelter. Finnegan's Point is a good choice for hikers starting late in the day.

  Your permit guarantees you a site within the campground. Individual sites are first come, first served. When you arrive in the campground you may set up camp at any unused site.

  • Location: Mile Marker 5

  • Site Elevation: 249 ft.

  • Campsites: 6 sites, with wooden 10ftx10ft tent platforms.

  • Warming Shelter: 1 Canvas, walled tent with wood burning stove

  • Food Storage: bear boxes and one bear pole.

  • Toilet: 1 composting outhouse

  • Water Source: Taiya river located close to the warming shelter. Water must be purified.

  • Grey Water Disposal: Pack out all food scraps, dispose of grey water into fast moving water.

• You are required to stop by the Trail Center in Skagway to validate your permit and receive a safety briefing prior to starting your hike.

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