National Historical Park

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

Pacific Northwest

About Klondike Gold Rush

Headlines screamed "Gold!" The dream of a better life catapulted thousands of people to Alaska and the Yukon Territory. Their journey shaped them, and changed the people they encountered and the north forever. Today, the park remembers the trails, boomtowns, and stories of the Klondike Gold Rush.

From the National Park Service.

Region: Pacific Northwest
State: Alaska
Designation: National Historical Park
Entrance fee: None listed

Trail data for this park is still being added.
Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Klondike Gold Rush.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Summer Hours

Mon: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Tue: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Wed: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Thu: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Fri: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Sat: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Sun: 9:00AM - 4:30PM

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is open year-round, though access to historic buildings and most visitor services are provided only in summer months, May through late September. From October through late April, visitor services and access to buildings is by appointment only.

Weather and when to go

Skagway has a highly variable climate with frequent rain and high winds. Average temperatures May through September range from 47-60ºF. Average temperatures October through April range from 28-38ºF.

Getting there

Park headquarters and visitor center are located at 2nd and Broadway in Skagway, Alaska. To get to Skagway by car: you can access the park via the Alaska Marine Highway or the South Klondike Highway. By plane: you can fly into the Skagway Airport. By water: You can visit the park by cruise ship, tour boat, or ferry. The park visitor center is less than half a mile from all docks.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address: Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, 291 Broadway, Skagway, AK 99840
Phone: (907) 983-9200
Email: klgo_information@nps.gov
Official site: nps.gov/klgo

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Klondike Gold Rush

Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.

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Things to do in Klondike Gold Rush

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

Explore the Historic Dyea Townsite

Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 1.3 hours

During the gold rush Dyea was a bustling town situated at the start of the Chilkoot trail. Since the gold rush, nature has reclaimed the area. Today there is a network of trails i…
Stop By The Ton Of Goods Display

Museum Exhibits · about 15 min

Heading to the Klondike was no easy trip. Get a feel for what supplies were needed to make the journey at this outdoor sculpture exhibit.
Explore the Moore Homestead

Museum Exhibits · about 30 min

The Moore Homestead was established 10 years before the gold rush. Today, contemplate early frontier life in the wilds of remote Alaska as you explore the first building in Skagwa…
Visit the Mascot Saloon

Museum Exhibits · about 25 min

Once Skagway's longest running saloon, step back in to time with this restored saloon museum. Learn about the role of vice in the community, see how the owner adapted his business…

Campgrounds in Klondike Gold Rush

Run by the park service. Reservable sites book on Recreation.gov; first-come sites do not.

Sheep Camp

27 reservable sites

At mile 13 (km 20.9), Sheep Camp is the last campground on the U.S. side of the Chilkoot Trail before the Chilkoot Pass and border. As a result, it is popular…
Pleasant Camp

11 reservable sites

Located at mile 10.7 (17.3 km) and just after a relatively large elevation gain, Pleasant Camp is a "pleasant" spot to spend some time. As the least-used campg…
Canyon City

11 reservable sites

The Canyon City campground sits 7.7 mi (12 km) from the Dyea trailhead. It is just a half mile from the historic Canyon City townsite, where you can see artifa…
Finnegan's Point

6 reservable sites

At mile 5 (8 km) in from the trailhead in Dyea, Finnegan's Camp is the first backcountry campground on the Chilkoot Trail. On clear days, you can see the Irene…
Dyea Campground

22 first-come sites

The Dyea Campground is located 9 miles from Skagway. Nestled in the trees along the banks of the Taiya River with limited amenities, the Dyea Campground is a r…