Pleasant Camp
Closed — Closed for winter. The Chilkoot Trail typically operates from early June through September, with winter snow making the trail inaccessible. Backcountry permits required year-round when open.
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
Pleasant Camp is a backcountry campground located 10.7 miles from the trailhead along the historic Chilkoot Trail within Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Situated near the Taiya River, the camp is positioned just after a significant elevation gain from Canyon City when hiking south to north, making it a pleasant respite for weary hikers. True to its name, Pleasant Camp is the trail's least used campground, offering visitors a particularly tranquil evening in the wilderness. The campground accommodates 11 overnight campers and includes vault toilets, non-potable water, and a warming shelter equipped with a stove where fires are permitted. Backpacking stoves may be used inside or outside the shelter. Hikers should note that continuing directly from Pleasant Camp over the pass requires traversing the challenging Golden Stairs section the following day, making this a strategic stop for properly pacing the journey. All overnight camping along the Chilkoot Trail requires a backcountry permit purchased from the Chilkoot Trail Center in Skagway. The trail typically operates seasonally, with winter conditions bringing deep snow that makes passage difficult or impossible. The Chilkoot Trail follows the route of the 1897-1898 Klondike Gold Rush stampeders, offering modern hikers a chance to experience this historic route through stunning sub-alpine terrain.
Directions
Pleasant Camp is located 10.7 miles from the trailhead along the Chilkoot Trail. Access is by hiking only from the Dyea trailhead near Skagway, Alaska.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| 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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