Yukon Parks · Yukon
Snafu Lake Campground
Yukon Parks · Yukon, Canada
- Sites
- 9
- Season
- May 15 to October 1
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Dump station
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,552 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Phone
- 867-667-5648
About
The lake system is popular for canoe trips. Small bays, islands and peninsulas make it friendly for children and beginners. Snafu is a military acronym for “Situation Normal – All ‘Fouled’ Up.” It was 1 of 2 forest fire crew camps in the late 1950s. Both the lake's Tagish and Tlingit names, Ágáy Méne' and Ghooch Áayi mean "wolf lake", referring to the creek where wolves come to fish. The campground is one of two within Agay Mene Territorial Park. The gate will remain open after service to this campground has ended. Register your stay (payment not required). Bring your own wood and toilet paper and pack out your garbage. See fishing regulations.
On the Atlin Road at kilometre 26. 9 campsites. All campsites are first come, first served. The gate is open year-round.
Check for special fishing restrictions here that protect sensitive 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 | 13° | 4° | -39° | 37° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 19° | 7° | -28° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 29° | 12° | -15° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 38° | 23° | -2° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 51° | 34° | 27° | 74° | 6 of 11 |
| June | 59° | 42° | 36° | 69° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 61° | 46° | 39° | 77° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 59° | 46° | 38° | 77° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 53° | 40° | 29° | 65° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 38° | 30° | 6° | 56° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 27° | 18° | -9° | 38° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 14° | 4° | -36° | 36° | 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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