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.
Cold Weather Advisory issued March 1 at 2:04AM AKST until March 2 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below. Wind gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Klondike Highway, near White Pass. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With temperatures expected to decrease through Monday, the Wind Advisory has been replaced with a Cold Weather Advisory. Wind gusts up to 40 mph will still be possible for Skagway through Sunday. Coldest wind chills will remain near the upper elevations of the Klondike Highway near White Pass. With increased winds, blowing snow will lead to reduced intermittent visibilities less than 1 mile at times along the Klondike Highway.
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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