Yukon Parks · Yukon
Frances Lake Campground
Yukon Parks · Yukon, Canada
- Sites
- 24
- Season
- May 15 to October 1
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Dump station
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,448 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Phone
- 867-667-5648
About
Popular destination for anglers. Many campsites are close to the beach. Interpretive panels at the day-use, boat launch area describe the importance of wetlands in the region. The lake's Kaska name, Tu Cho means “big water". Yukon’s first trading post was near here from 1842 to 1851. Robert Campbell built it for the Hudson’s Bay Company. The gate will remain open after service to this campground has ended. Register your stay (you do not need to pay). Bring your own wood and toilet paper and pack out your garbage.
On the Robert Campbell Highway at kilometre 171. 24 campsites. All campsites are first come, first served.
Windy conditions are common. Please exercise caution when you're boating.
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° | -39° | 31° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 13° | 1° | -27° | 31° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 22° | 10° | -20° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 36° | 26° | 0° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 49° | 36° | 30° | 74° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 62° | 47° | 37° | 70° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 65° | 51° | 41° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 61° | 48° | 34° | 73° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 53° | 40° | 27° | 66° | 2 of 11 |
| October | 36° | 31° | 14° | 46° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 20° | 14° | -22° | 32° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 8° | -5° | -39° | 30° | 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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All public campgrounds in Yukon · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-09-15. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.