Yukon Parks · Yukon
Yukon River Campground
Yukon Parks · Yukon, Canada
- Sites
- 102
- Season
- May 14 to October 1
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Dump station
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,079 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Phone
- 867-667-5648
About
Across the river from Dawson City. A popular campground and the largest in the Yukon. Enjoyed by residents and visitors for its proximity to town and access to a beach and the sternwheeler graveyard. Get to the campground by a free ride on the George Black Ferry from mid-May to mid-October. Look for and learn about Peregrine Falcons at the viewing deck overlooking the Yukon River (Chu Kon’ Dëk). The river's Hän name means "sparkling water river." The campground is especially busy during the Dawson City Music Festival in late July.
On the Top of the World Highway at kilometre 0.3. 102 campsites, 20 of them pull-through. All campsites are first come, first served.
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 | 7° | -1° | -36° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 7° | -4° | -39° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 19° | 2° | -25° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 41° | 24° | -12° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 58° | 40° | 29° | 75° | 4 of 11 |
| June | 68° | 51° | 38° | 77° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 71° | 57° | 46° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 65° | 50° | 36° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 56° | 41° | 31° | 65° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 33° | 26° | 7° | 46° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 9° | -1° | -22° | 34° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 4° | -9° | -42° | 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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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.