Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
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.
§ 03 — AMENITIES
§ 05 — CONDITIONS
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§ 06 — SIGNAL
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§ 07—10 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 08 — REVIEWS
§ 09 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 10 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
Overnight fee, US side
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.
§ 04 — TRAILS NEARBY
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§ 01 — VITALS
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