Finnegan's Point
Closed — Closed for winter. The Chilkoot Trail typically operates from June through mid-September. Backcountry permits are required for overnight camping and must be purchased from the Chilkoot Trail Center in Skagway.
Winter Storm Warning issued December 29 at 5:48PM AKST until December 31 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE INTO MID WEEK... .Snowfall and periods of freezing rain continue for much of the northern half of the panhandle from Juneau and Icy Strait corridor area northward. The rain/snow line has moved southward today sitting just south of Tenakee Springs and Elfin Cove Monday evening. Snow totals have so far been around 15 to 47 inches across the northern panhandle. A low in the gulf is continuing to send surges of moisture into the panhandle with another surge expected to arrive for the northern inner channels late Monday night, bringing more renewed snowfall rates with it. Following this will be a slight decrease in snow rates Tuesday before a second wave of moisture is expected for late Tuesday night. Into Wednesday precip rates should then start to diminish. The rain/snow line will be wavering south of the Icy Strait area through this entire time period. Please stay tuned to future updates on this impactful storm. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 15 to 21 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Municipality of Skagway, Haines Borough and Klukwan. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be dry and fluffy in nature. Snowfall rates will pick up again late Monday night, diminish on Tuesday, then pick back up again Tuesday night as a series of waves moves through, though these will be weaker than previous waves.
About
Finnegan's Point serves as the first backcountry campground for hikers tackling the historic Chilkoot Trail, positioned at mile marker 4.8 along this legendary Gold Rush route. The campground sits on the east side of the trail, uphill from the Taiya River, offering a strategic stopping point for backpackers beginning their multi-day trek. On clear days, campers are rewarded with views of the Irene Glacier, a hanging glacier visible across the river valley. The campground provides 6 reservable sites equipped with essential amenities including vault toilets, non-potable water, food storage lockers for bear-safe food storage, and a warming shelter with a stove where fires are permitted. Backpacking stoves can be used inside or outside the shelter. The site serves hikers pursuing the challenging 33-mile trail that follows the route taken by thousands of prospectors during the 1897-1898 Klondike Gold Rush. All overnight camping on the U.S. side of the Chilkoot Trail requires a backcountry permit purchased from the Chilkoot Trail Center in Skagway. When making reservations, hikers must designate which campgrounds they will use, though specific campsites within each campground are not pre-assigned. The trail attracts thousands of international visitors annually who come to experience both the spectacular wilderness scenery and rich historical significance of this National Historic Trail.
Directions
Located at mile marker 4.8 on the Chilkoot Trail. The campground is on the east side of the trail, uphill from the Taiya River. Access via the Chilkoot Trail starting from the trailhead in Historic Dyea.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20.3 - $54.6 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| klgo_information@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (907) 983-9200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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