Yukon Parks · Yukon
Little Salmon Lake Campground
Yukon Parks · Yukon, Canada
- Sites
- 22
- Season
- May 8 to October 1
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Dump station
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,205 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Phone
- 867-667-5648
About
In a large open area by the water on the west end of Little Salmon Lake. Its Northern Tutchone name Chu Cho means “big water.”
On the Robert Campbell Highway at kilometre 501. 22 campsites, 7 of them pull-through. All campsites are first come, first served. The gate is open year-round.
Beware of winds and waves on the lake. Check for special fishing restrictions at this lake that protect sensitive Lake Trout populations.
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° | -42° | 34° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 14° | 3° | -33° | 39° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 24° | 8° | -20° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 39° | 28° | -6° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 54° | 38° | 31° | 72° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 64° | 48° | 33° | 72° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 66° | 52° | 44° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 63° | 49° | 34° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 55° | 42° | 33° | 65° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 38° | 30° | 13° | 56° | 9 of 10 |
| November | 20° | 11° | -18° | 36° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 12° | 1° | -44° | 38° | 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.