Get a campground permit

You need a campground permit to register your campsite once you arrive at a Government of Yukon campground. 

Permits are available at the information/self-registration kiosks in our 42 road-accessible campgrounds.

You must register all campsite use day or night, year-round using the campground permit envelopes provided in the campground.

Check the current status as we may close sites due to flooding, wildlife danger, road conditions or other hazards.

Can you reserve a campsite?

In 2024, you will be able to reserve a campsite in four road-accessible (frontcountry) campgrounds. Reservations continue to be required for the three backcountry campgrounds in Tombstone Territorial Park. Learn more about campsite reservations

Permit fees

Camping fees apply to all campsite use, from May 1 to September 30:

  • Daily permit, cash paid on site: $20
  • Daily permit, pre-paid at a vendor: $18
    • Sold April 1 to September 30
  • Daily permit, pre-paid online: $18
    • Sold May 1 to September 30 
    • Pre-paid permits bought online expire 21 days after purchase
  • Daily permit, pre-paid using the reservation system: $18
  • Yukon resident annual permit: $200

Yukon residents ages 65 and over get a 50% discount on all daily and annual permits.

No camping fees in winter

We do not charge camping fees from October 1 to April 30, but you must still register all campsite use. During this period you may use campgrounds and recreation sites, but most are not serviced. You must bring your own toilet paper, firewood, and pack out your garbage. Note that some campgrounds now have locked gates.

Yukon resident annual permit

You can buy this permit in person at Department of Environment offices, from a licensed vendor or online using your Environment Client ID.

Get an annual campground permit online

Non-residents cannot buy or use resident annual campground permits.

Annual campground permits cannot be used to pay for reservable campsites.

Register your campsite

Self-register once you arrive at any of our 42 road-accessible campgrounds. Campground permit registration envelopes are available at information kiosks near the entrance of the campground.

How to self-register

You must always register your campsite when you arrive. This indicates the campsite is in use and allows Parks staff to see you have a permit.

You cannot hold campsites for other campers who are not present.

  1. Grab a campground permit envelope from the information kiosk.
  2. Find a vacant campsite. Make sure that it's unoccupied by checking dates on the previous permit if it's still on the post.
  3. Completely fill out the permit envelope.
  4. Tear the permit from the envelope to clip to your site number post.
  5. Place your payment or pre-paid daily permit(s) in the envelope, or write in your annual permit or online daily permit number(s). Seal and place the envelope in the deposit vault at the campground entrance.

Do you need a permit?

Yes. Everyone who uses a campsite (day or night, year-round) in a Government of Yukon road-accessible campground must have and display a valid campground permit. 

Non-profit and school groups

You may request a special campground permit from the Parks Branch at least 30 days before your stay. Bring this permit with you when you are at the campground. Depending on the purpose of your visit, you may also need to apply for a park permit.

Backcountry campgrounds

Reservations and registration continue to be required for the three backcountry campgrounds in Tombstone Territorial Park.

Registration is not required for the Fort Selkirk and The Thirty Mile backcountry campgrounds.

Find a backcountry campground.

Learn how to reserve a backcountry campground at Tombstone Territorial Park.

Contact

For questions about getting a campground permit, email [email protected] or phone: 867-667-5648 or toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 5648.

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