Site Site 3 Canyon City, Loop Canyon City Campground

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park | Chilkoot Trail Camping Permits

Type: HIKE TO

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Site Details

• Pets Allowed: Yes
• : Yes
• Site Access: Hike-In
• : N/A
• Campfire Allowed: No
• Hike in Distance: 7.7
• : No
• Proximity to Water: Riverfront
• : No
• Shower/Bath Type: N/A
• Water Hookup: No
• Bed Type: N/A

Permitted Equipment

• Tent
• Small Tent

Driveway Details

• : 10
• : 10

Need to Know

• The Canyon City campground has several tables and two warming shelters. The campground is located half a mile from the historic Canyon City townsite. By hiking the Canyon City Loop Trail hikers can see artifacts leftover from the gold rush days. Canyon City is a common first night stop. Spending the night here makes it easy to explore the Canyon City Loop Trail.

  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 7.7

  • Site elevation: 463 ft

  • Campsites: 16 sites, with wooden 10ftx10ft tent platforms.

  • Warming shelter: 1 canvas walled tent, 1 log cabin with wood burning stoves

  • Food storage: bear boxes

  • Toilet: 2 composting outhouses

  • Water source: A small stream runs behind the walled tent. 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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