Yukon Campgrounds and Recreation Sites Map

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This map shows cities, towns, highways, main roads, secondary roads, rivers, lakes, national parks and provincial parks in Yukon.

Yukon Campgrounds and Recreation Sites

Yukon maintains an extensive system of government-operated campgrounds and recreation sites providing public access to wilderness areas throughout the territory. The system includes approximately 50 territorial campgrounds offering basic to moderate facilities for visitors and residents.

Territorial Campgrounds

Government-operated campgrounds are distributed along major highways and near popular destinations. These facilities typically provide vehicle camping sites with picnic tables, fire pits, outhouses, water access, and firewood. Most campgrounds operate from May to September, though some remain accessible year-round without services or fees. Nightly fees apply during the operating season, with rates generally lower than comparable facilities in southern Canada.

Larger campgrounds near Whitehorse and popular tourist destinations may offer additional amenities including kitchen shelters, playground equipment, and interpretive programs. The government maintains these sites through the Department of Environment.

National Park Facilities

Kluane National Park and Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, provides several campgrounds near Haines Junction. These Parks Canada facilities offer access to hiking trails and viewpoints of Canada's highest mountains, including Mount Logan. Ivvavik National Park and Vuntut National Park in northern Yukon are wilderness parks without road access, requiring fly-in access for backcountry camping.

Recreation Sites and Day-Use Areas

Numerous day-use areas and recreation sites provide access to lakes, rivers, and hiking trails. Popular locations include Schwatka Lake near Whitehorse, various hot springs locations, and riverside sites for fishing access. These areas typically offer parking, picnic facilities, and boat launches where applicable but do not provide overnight camping.

The territory's vast Crown lands allow backcountry camping throughout most areas outside parks and protected zones. No permits are required for wilderness camping on public lands, though visitors must follow leave-no-trace principles and observe wildlife regulations.