National Historical Park

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in Washington. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 3 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.

Washington National Historical Park No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

Large brick wall with glass windows.
Cadillac Hotel · Photo: NPS (via nps.gov)

About the park

“Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory of Canada.”

Active alerts

0

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

3

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.

This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online.

Things to do

Illustration of a man and mule standing outside a wooden building.
Photo: NPS

Klondike Gold Rush Junior Ranger Program

At the start of your visit, ask for a Junior Ranger booklet at the information desk. As you explore the park… learn about the routes the gold stampeders took find out how the Klondike Gold Rush influenced the future, find national parks and public lands near…

30-60 Minutes Year-round

Junior Ranger Program

See all 5 things to do in Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit →

Activities the NPS lists for Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit.

Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingLiving HistoryPark FilmMuseum Exhibits

Operating hours

The park is open Wednesday through Sunday 10 am to 5 pm.

Park Hours
DayHours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday10:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday10:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday10:00AM - 5:00PM

Weather: Warm dry summers from mid-July through mid-Sept, all the rest of the year, mainly rainy and cool.

Contact and directions

Phone
2062204240
Email
[email protected]
Address
319 Second Ave S., Seattle, WA 98104
Coordinates
47.5994, -122.3320· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion MemorialDaily: Sunrise to Sunset206-660-6350Yes
Klondike Gold Rush Visitor CenterMon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Thu 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Fri 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Sat 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Sun 10:00AM - 5:00PM2062204240Yes
Outdoor Recreation Information Center (ranger station at REI)Mon 10:00AM - 6:00PM · Tue Closed · Wed 10:00AM - 6:00PM · Thu 10:00AM - 6:00PM · Fri 10:00AM - 6:00PM · Sat 10:00AM - 6:00PM · Sun 10:00AM - 6:00PM—Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

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/klse/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.