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.
High Wind Watch issued February 9 at 4:22AM AKST until February 11 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...This evening gusts up to 35 mph. On Tuesday evening South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Municipality of Skagway. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages. Travel by land, sea, or air could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the high wind watch, winds will gradually build through the day Tuesday as a front approaches, and are expected to peak sometime Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Special Weather Statement issued February 8 at 1:57PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
After a series of shortwaves that brought rain and gusty winds over the past few days, a stronger front will approach southeast Alaska from the west on Tuesday. South to southeast winds will increase through the day Tuesday. Confidence is increasing for windy conditions with strong gusts Tuesday night into Wednesday morning as the front pushes west to east across southeast Alaska. Gales with storm force gusts will be possible ahead and along the frontal passage, especially along north-south oriented channels and along the coastal waters. A period of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible with the frontal passage, but with the progressive nature of the front, flooding is not expected at this time. Another gale to potentially storm force low will quickly lift northeast into the Gulf and looks to push across southeast Alaska sometime later Wednesday into Thursday, bringing another round of strong gusty winds and moderate to heavy rainfall. Further details on the high wind and flooding potential for this system will be honed in on in the coming days. Looking further ahead, a cooling trend is favored to commence in the wake of these passing systems by late work week into the weekend. Snow levels will begin to lower and a colder outflow wind pattern could set up by late weekend. This could result in a return of snow for some coastal communities, especially across northern southeast Alaska. Further details on the pattern change and snow potential will be honed as the weekend approaches.
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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