Yukon Parks · Yukon
Aishihik Lake Campground
Yukon Parks · Yukon, Canada
- Sites
- 16
- Season
- May 21 to October 1
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Dump station
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,071 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Phone
- 867-667-5648
About
Aishihik comes from the Southern Tutchone word Äshèyi, which means “at the head of the lake, base of the mountains, where the ranges meet.” Another name for the lake is Män Shäw, meaning “big lake.” The Aishihik bison herd was re-introduced to this area in the 1980s. Popular for fishing. The gate will remain open after service to this campground has ended. Register your stay. You will not need to pay. Bring your own wood and toilet paper and pack out your garbage.
On the Alaska Highway at kilometre 1546, then 42 km along Aishihik Lake Road. 16 campsites, 5 of them pull-through. All campsites are first come, first served. The gate is open year-round.
Check for road conditions and exercise caution on the narrow gravel road. Beware of strong winds and waves on the lake.
Fees
$20 CAD per night paid in cash at the campground, or $18 with a nightly camping voucher or a reservation; fees apply May 1 to September 30
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12° | 4° | -36° | 31° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 14° | 4° | -22° | 33° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 23° | 8° | -18° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 35° | 21° | -8° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 48° | 33° | 25° | 67° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 57° | 43° | 35° | 67° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 61° | 47° | 38° | 76° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 59° | 46° | 32° | 74° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 50° | 38° | 31° | 58° | 3 of 11 |
| October | 34° | 25° | 8° | 44° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 18° | 11° | -20° | 34° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 7° | -1° | -39° | 31° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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