Campsite reservations will be available at some frontcountry campgrounds

Online campsite reservations will be available at Marsh Lake, Pine Lake, Wolf Creek and Tombstone Mountain campgrounds in 2024. Reservations will open on April 10, 2024 at 9 am. Learn more about campsite reservations

Rules and safety at campgrounds and recreation sites

For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, follow these rules.

Use

  • In 2024, you will be able to reserve a campsite in four road-accessible (frontcountry) campgrounds. Learn more about campsite reservations
  • Most campsites remain as first-come, first-served. You cannot register or hold these sites for people who are not present.
  • Register all campsite use, day or night, year-round. Review rates, permits and how to register. 
  • Camp, park and drive only in designated areas.
  • You cannot camp overnight at day-use areas and recreation sites.
  • You can only stay 14 nights in one campground in any 30-day period.
  • You cannot leave your campsite unoccupied for more than 24 hours.
  • Quiet hours are from 11 pm to 7 am. Limit use of generators and other noise at all times.
  • You may sleep:
    • 8 people per regular site;
    • 5 people per tenting-only site; and
    • 12 people per group site.
  • You can host more people on a site during the day.

Wildlife

  • Never feed or disturb wild animals.
  • You must store wildlife attractants inside a hard-sided vehicle, trailer, bear-proof canister or locker at night and when you’re away during the day, even for short periods.
  • Do not bring food or other attractants into a tent. Attractants include coolers, pots, utensils, dish cloths, food, beverages, toiletries, pet food, garbage, gas cans, bug spray, recyclables and anything that may attract wildlife.
  • Park staff may remove and secure unattended wildlife attractants if they are not stored correctly. An enforcement action may follow.
  • Put garbage and recycling in bear-proof bins or pack it out with you.
  • Review the fishing rules for the body of water where you'll fish. There may be special regulations.
  • Practise bear safetyleave no trace and wildlife viewing ethics.

Motorized vehicles and aircraft

  • Stay on roads and established trails.
  • To operate an ATV, you must follow the Yukon's ATV rules. These include having your registration, insurance, licence and a helmet.
  • To use an aircraft or drone, you must get a park permit and follow Transport Canada rules.

Campfires

  • Use firewood responsibly. Take only what you need.
  • Use existing fire pits, keep campfires small and thoroughly extinguish unattended fires, including at night.
  • You cannot remove firewood from a campground.

Pets

  • Keep your pets leashed.
  • Pick up your pet’s waste and dispose of it in the bins provided.

Water

  • Use caution at all times on and around water.
  • Early season melt can cause water levels to rise quickly in small creeks and streams.
  • Ice on lakes and around creeks and rivers can be extremely dangerous during early season camping.
  • Treat or boil all water for 1 minute before you consume it, including water provided via hand pumps and tanks.

Waste

  • There are no dump stations for RV liquid waste at our campgrounds. Dump your waste at these locations.
  • Dump grey water into outhouse holes or broadcast. Dispose of filtered food in waste bins provided. Dumping in fire pits creates a wildlife attractant.
  • During the unserviced season, bring your own toilet paper and firewood, and pack out all garbage.

Firearms

  • Leave firearms packed away.
  • You cannot discharge a firearm in or near a campground or recreation site.

Emergencies and suspicious activities

  • For emergencies, call 911, or the RCMP at 867-667-5555.
  • Report suspicious activities or disturbances to park officers at 867-456-3974 or the RCMP at 867-667-5555.
  • Report wildfires to 1-888-789-FIRE (3473).
  • Report wildlife, fishing and environmental violations to the TIPP line, 1-800-661-0525.
Contact: 

For more information, email yukon.parks@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-5648 or toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 5648.