Pleasant Camp
Open for walk-up camping through May 31. Starting June 1, backcountry permits are required through September 12 and must be reserved via Recreation.gov. All hikers must attend an in-person safety orientation at the Trail Center in Skagway. The international border at Chilkoot Pass remains closed to through travel; out-and-back hiking only.
High Wind Watch issued September 18 at 10:07PM AKDT until September 21 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan and Municipality of Skagway. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will quickly increase as a strong low pressure system moves into the northern gulf. Confidence has increased on strong wind gusts around 50 to 60 mph occurring near Skagway and Haines.
Flood Watch issued September 18 at 2:52PM AKDT until September 21 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
A series of low pressures will move through the panhandle this weekend bringing prolonged rain combined with high freezing levels to increase ice melt on glacier river systems. The heavy rainfall and associated runoff will produce significant river rises with the potential of minor flooding. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Including the following area, Northern Inner Channels. This includes the cities of Skagway, White Pass, And Haines. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A series of lows will bring a prolonged period of rain combined with warmer temperatures aloft allowing for any precipitation falling into the region to remain as rain. Current thinking is that the rain will continue this evening into Saturday before a second, stronger system moves in for Saturday into Sunday. Between the two systems, the flow is expected to remain onshore keeping moisture moving into the area. For the Skagway area, 24 hour precip looks to get up to 1 to 2 inches this weekend while the storm total amounts could be 2 to 4 inches. The Haines area is expected to see 0.75 to 1.5 inches in 24 hours while a storm total precipitation of 2 to 3.5 inches is possible.
About
Pleasant Camp is a backcountry campground located at mile 10.7 on the historic Chilkoot Trail, just after a significant elevation gain from Canyon City. Sitting at 750 feet elevation near the Taiya River, it serves hikers traversing the 33-mile Chilkoot National Historic Trail that follows Indigenous trade routes and Gold Rush-era paths through Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. As the trail's least-used campground, Pleasant Camp offers a remarkably quiet wilderness experience. The site features 11 designated bare ground campsites, a canvas-walled warming shelter equipped with a wood-burning stove, a pit-style outhouse, and bear boxes for food storage. Water from the Taiya River is available but must be filtered due to sediment and potential bacterial contamination. Backpacking stoves are permitted both inside and outside the warming shelter. Experienced hikers who choose Pleasant Camp should be prepared for long hiking days, as continuing to Chilkoot Pass from here makes for a demanding trek. As of 2026, the international border at Chilkoot Pass remains closed to through travel, so hikers must turn around at the border.
Directions
Pleasant Camp is accessible only by hiking the Chilkoot Trail from the Dyea trailhead near Skagway, Alaska. The campground is located 10.7 miles (17.3 km) from the trailhead, past Finnegan's Point, Canyon City, and a substantial elevation gain.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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 |
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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