This area is stunning with four national parks that combine into the largest international protected area on Earth.Ībove: Chuck Creek Trail to Samual Glacier off of the Haines Highway We took a ferry from Skagway, Alaska, traveled up the Haines Highway, and entered Yukon.
We mainly dispersed camped, avoiding campgrounds unless a campground made sense with our hike. We hiked 310 miles and lost 10-pounds each. We left Tennessee in mid-May of 2022 and drove through the northwest United States, British Colombia, Alaska, and the Yukon for a total of 14,271 miles. Don’t forget to kiss the toe!Ībove: Boondocking to see the northern lights, an hour north of WhitehorseĬheck out more of our truck camping trips on Instagram at gramp.camp.
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Yukon River Campground is in a perfect location to walk to the free ferry and take in a show at Diamond Tooth Gertie’s or gamble in the only casino in the Yukon. There’s a short unmarked hike along the shore to three massive abandoned boats. It’s just across the river from Dawson City and the only place I’ve seen a wild Lynx! It is beautifully treed with plenty of spots along the river and two nice playgrounds. They are all first come, first serve, and firewood is included in the price. There are a few secondary highways in the Yukon that lead to Alaska with remarkable mountain views Carcross, Yukon to Skagway, Alaska, or Haines Junction, Yukon to Haines, Alaska.Īll Yukon Territorial Campgrounds are $18 Canadian if you purchase a permit in advance, or $20 Canadian if you prefer paying cash at the campground. It’s one of the most scenic drives we’ve experienced! There are plenty of beautiful boondocking spots on this road as well.Ībove and below: Highway 2 From Carcross, Yukon To Skagway, Alaska Pending on the weather, it’s typically closed beginning/mid-September until June. Just be aware that the border on this road closes for the winter. That hike gives you spectacular views of Kathleen Lake, which is so incredibly blue.Ībove: View from Kings Throne, Kluane National Park There are loads of hikes in Kluane National Park, the most popular being King’s Throne. In Kluane National Park, you’re bound to see wildlife. My experience there will never be forgotten! It is dry camping but includes a fire pit, picnic table, firewood, and pit toilet. There is no cell phone service in the park. If you purchase a permit in advance online, it’s $18 CAD a night, or $20 CAD if you simply show up. There’s a campground down the road, a ten-minute walk from the Interpretive Centre. The staff is very knowledgeable about the area, and the building itself is neat (made to freeze in the winter). In September the fireplace was roaring and warmed some delicious Labrador Tea made free for visitors. The Interpretive Centre at Tombstone is awesome and holds many free events.
You can also book a helicopter (it’s a 30-minute flight from Dawson City) to drop you off at Talus Lake where you can see the incredible Tombstone Ridge without having to hike in. I highly recommend taking a multi-day hike to Grizzly, Divide, and Talus Lakes. In my humble opinion, they are very different from the Rockies. I would have never thought Canada had these crazy mountains. It’s subarctic so the mountains are otherworldly.
In September, the colors in Tombstone Territorial Park (pictured below) are simply incredible! The landscape in general is rugged and beautiful. We can’t wait.Ībove: Mount White’s incredible views of Atlin Lake, Yukon The consensus on where to go, what to see, and where to camp in Yukon was crystal clear. Perhaps when you see the following photos and recommendations, you will too. We may need to purchase a Starlink satellite internet system to do it, but we are jonesing to make the long-distance run to Yukon. If that introduction didn’t get your attention, how about this? Listening to the stories of those who have been there, Yukon sticks out as one of the top places Angela and I want to go – right up there with Alaska. While “The Last Frontier” remains at the forefront of Bucket Lists across the world, we can’t tell you how many times we’ve heard, “You know, Yukon was way, way better than we expected. Over the years we’ve talked to hundreds of truck camper owners who have taken the trip of a lifetime… to Alaska. Kluane National Park, Tombstone Territorial Park, Dawson City, Dempster Highway, and endless boondocking are in the Yukon. Ten fellow truck campers reveal where to go, what to see, and where to camp in the “Land of the Midnight Sun”.
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