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Backcountry Camping in Tombstone Park
Divide Lake Cook Platform / Yukon Government Photo
Camping Permits for Grizzly, Divide and Talus Lakes
From June 15 to September 15, overnight camping reservations and permits are required to camp at Grizzly, Divide & Talus Lake backcountry camp sites. Early reservations are recommended to ensure availability.
Backcountry campgrounds offer tent pads, an outhouse and a small cooking platform. There are 10 tent pads at each lake.
Backcountry Camping Reservations
Reservations can be made for 6 of the backcountry tent pads each day. The remaining 4 can be booked in-person at the Tombstone Interpretive Center on a first-come, first-served basis. Camping off the tent pads at these sites is not permitted.
Impacts to the Park
Visitor numbers to Tombstone Territorial Park have steadily increased which in turn increased stress on the natural resources at the lakes in the backcountry. Crowded campsites were also affecting visitor satisfaction. The backcountry camping permit and registration system helps reduce impacts on the natural and cultural resources of these vulnerable backcountry areas while enhancing visitor experiences in the park.
Questions? Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns please call Yukon Parks in Whitehorse at 867-667-5648, toll free (in Yukon) 1-800-661-0408, local 5648.
Permits and Orientation
Cost: $12 per night per tent site
- Please pick up permits at the Tombstone Interpretive Centre.
- Permits are not required for backcountry camping elsewhere in the Tombstone Territorial Park backcountry.
- Bring your reservation with you. This is your confirmation of your booking.
- Permit pick up and mandatory orientations are at 9:00am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm daily at the interpretive centre.
Reservation and Cancellation Policy
Reservations must be booked at least 3 days in advance.
Cancellations can be made up to 21 days (3 weeks) prior to your booking date for a 75% refund. If you cancel your reservation after this window there will be no refund and your space will become available for other campers.
No-Show Policy
It’s important to arrive early on the day of your booking. Your spot will be held until 1 pm on the day you are scheduled to arrive. After 1 pm your booking will be forfeited and your spot(s) will become available for walk-ons.
Note: Due to the remoteness of the park it is often difficult to get in touch with staff on site. If you anticipate missing a deadline, be sure to call to make arrangements the day before your booking.
Backcountry Camping Rules
The following rules are in place to ensure the protection of the delicate ecosystem, and for the safety and enjoyment of others.
- Each permit allows the use of one tent pad for one night
- Camping is limited to three consecutive nights at any one of the three campsites
- Bear-proof food canisters are available from Tombstone Interpretive Centre for a refundable $40 deposit.
- Dogs must be under control at all times
- Fires are not permitted
- At Grizzly, talus and Divide Lakes, camping is only permitted on designated tent pads
- Stay on designated trails
Additional Resources
A full colour hiking map (1:50,000 scale) is now available for purchase for the area of Grizzly, Divide and Talus Lakes and beyond. It is available at the Tombstone Interpretive Centre and the Environment Yukon main office, 10 Burns Rd, Whitehorse for $10.00. Waterproof versions will be available summer 2012 for an additional cost.
- Tombstone Territorial Park
- Planning a trip to Tombstone Park
189 KB - The Dempster Highway Travelogue
5 MB - Tombstone Territorial Park "Nature" Information Sheet 38 KB
- Tombstone Territorial Park "Activities" Information Sheet 35 KB
- Tombstone Territorial Park Management Plan 8.7 MB
- yourYukon Column - Interpreting the Tombstones
1.8 MBFor information on backcountry travel and updated trail information in Tombstone Park Contact Yukon Parks Klondike Region Environment Yukon Government of Yukon Box 600 Tombstone Interpretive Centre: (778) 786-8989 Phone Whitehorse Office: 867-667-5648 |
