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Chilkoot Trail Camping Permits

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. If additional spaces are needed, select additional camp sites. April 1-May 31 camping permits are not required. Campsites are listed as Walk up - First Come, First Served to indicate the campgrounds are open. You do not need to check in at the park upon arrival during this time period. .

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Sheep Campground with two people standing next to a tent and surrounded by green vegetation and trees.
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Campsites

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Amenities & rules

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Fees: There is a $20.00 nonrefundable permit fee per trip . The permit covers all Chilkoot Trail campsites that you reserve for your trip.

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

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.

Campgrounds nearby

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.