The best camping in Yukon

Yukon is prime territory for road-trippers, with peaks and crystal-clear lakes around every bend. Visitors typically head to Yukon campgrounds in summer when the sun never sets, but spring and fall offer scenic trips, too, and the closer you get to winter, the better your chances of spotting the northern lights. Some travelers brave the frigid snowy season (temperatures can get down to -40°C) for cozy cabins and winter adventures. You can also explore different options for camping near Yukon on Hipcamp.

Various RV parks and tent campsites can be found around the city of Whitehorse. South of Whitehorse, there are also many Yukon government campgrounds offering RV camping with hookups. You can also explore different options for camping near Yukon on Hipcamp.

Backcountry campers love Kluane National Park, home to Canada’s highest peak, grizzly bears, and wolves. The park’s Cottonwood Trail, a multi-day hiking odyssey through the Dalton Range, is ideal for backpackers. When you need a rest, stop in the small friendly town of Destruction Bay to stock up on groceries, take a hot shower, and get your laundry done. The tiny village of Haines Junction is worth checking out for the Catholic church built from an abandoned steel hut and the Kluane National Park and Reserve Visitor Center’s First Nations art and artifacts. You can also explore different options for camping near Yukon on Hipcamp.

The 736-kilometer, bucket-list Dempster Highway road trip begins in the Klondike area on its way to Inuvik in the Northwest Territories. You can also explore different options for camping near Yukon on Hipcamp.