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.
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
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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