About Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
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.
Plan a Visit
Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.
Weather & Conditions
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.
NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: Alaska. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.
Operating Hours
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is open year-round. Visitor services and access to historic buildings are most abundant early May through late September. Limited services are offered October 1 through late April by appointment only.
Activities
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.
View Official DirectionsContact & Address
The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Hike The Chilkoot Trail With Your Dog
The Chilkoot Trail is a 33-mile recreational hiking trail spanning from coastal Alaska to boreal British Columbia. Each summer over…
Explore the Historic Dyea Townsite
During the gold rush Dyea was a bustling town situated at the start of the Chilkoot trail. Since the gold…
Stop By The Ton Of Goods Display
Heading to the Klondike was no easy trip. Get a feel for what supplies were needed to make the journey…
Explore the Moore Homestead
The Moore Homestead was established 10 years before the gold rush. Today, contemplate early frontier life in the wilds of…
Visit the Mascot Saloon
Once Skagway's longest running saloon, step back in to time with this restored saloon museum. Learn about the role of…
Visitor Centers
Klondike Gold Rush Visitor Center
The visitor center is located in the historic White Pass & Yukon Route depot. Talk to a ranger, learn about daily programs, watch park film…
Visitor Center Museum
The Visitor Center Museum is located on 2nd and Broadway, next to the National Park Service visitor center. The visitor center museum and the parks’…
The Chilkoot Trail Center
The Chilkoot Trail Center is the registration and information center for the Chilkoot International Trail. Hikers hiking on the Chilkoot Trail must stop here prior…
Mascot Saloon Museum
Mascot Saloon Museum is an authentic post-gold rush saloon. This facility is wheelchair accessible and service animals are welcome. There are public restrooms in this…
Administrative Office
Visitors can find the Administrative Offices on the second floor of the Visitor Center Museum. These offices serve as a resource for the public when…
Campgrounds
Canyon City
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,…
Sheep Camp
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.…
Pleasant Camp
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…
Finnegan's Point
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,…
Dyea Campground
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…
Nearby National Park Service Sites
These sites are ordered by straight-line distance between NPS reference coordinates. This is useful for comparison, but it is not road mileage. Trails, parkways, rivers, and distributed units may extend far from their reference point.
Nearby Cities for Trip Planning
These cities are ordered by straight-line distance from the NPS reference coordinate. They are comparison starting points, not official park gateways or road-distance estimates. Trails and other distributed units may extend far beyond this reference point.
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