National Historical Park

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in Alaska. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 5 campgrounds and 5 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.

Alaska National Historical Park No entrance fee

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT · NPS Data API

Visitors stand on a boardwalk outside a brick red colored wooden building with tidy golden trim. — Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Visitor Center · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the 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.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/klgo

Active alerts

Closures

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

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 rush, nature has reclaimed the area. Today there is a network of trails in place of the town roads.

1-2 Hours Year-round Pets allowed

Self-Guided Tours - Walking

Explore the Moore Homestead

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 Skagway and the first family to live here.

15-60 Minutes Summer Pets allowed

Museum Exhibits

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 3,000 people retrace the route of gold seekers by hiking this trail.

1-7 Days Summer Reservation required Fee applies Pets allowed

Backcountry Hiking

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Activities the NPS lists for Klondike Gold Rush.

Arts and CultureCampingBackcountry CampingCar or Front Country CampingGroup CampingRV CampingClimbingMountain ClimbingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingBackcountry HikingFront-Country HikingJunior Ranger ProgramPlaygroundWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs

Operating hours

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.

Summer Hours
Day	Hours
Monday	9:00AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday	9:00AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday	9:00AM - 4:30PM
Thursday	9:00AM - 4:30PM
Friday	9:00AM - 4:30PM
Saturday	9:00AM - 4:30PM
Sunday	9:00AM - 4:30PM

Weather: 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.

Contact and directions

Phone: 9079839200
Email: [email protected]
Address: Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Skagway, AK 99840
Coordinates: 59.6104, -135.2619· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor center	Standard hours	Phone	Passport stamp
Administrative Office	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 Closed · Sun Closed	907 983-9200	Yes
Klondike Gold Rush Visitor Center	Daily: 9:00AM - 4:30PM	907-983-9200	Yes
Mascot Saloon Museum	Daily: 9:00AM - 4:30PM	907-983-9200	Yes
The Chilkoot Trail Center	Daily: 9:00AM - 4:30PM	907-983-9234	Yes
Visitor Center Museum	Daily: 9:00AM - 4:30PM	(907) 983-9200	Yes

Campgrounds

Campground	Total sites	Reservable	First-come	RVs	Fee	Reserve
Canyon City	11	11	0	No	$20	Reservation site
Dyea Campground	22	0	22	Yes	$10	—
Finnegan's Point	6	6	0	No	$20	Reservation site
Pleasant Camp	11	11	0	No	$20	Reservation site
Sheep Camp	27	27	0	No	$20	Reservation site

Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.

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Sources

Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/klgo/index.htm
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.