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Rules for using parks and campground
For everyone’s safety and enjoyment please follow these rules.
Usage
- Campsites are first come, first served. You cannot register or hold sites for people who are not present.
- Register each stay on site. Review rates, permits and how to register.
- Camp, park and drive only in designated areas.
- You can only stay 14 nights in one campground in any 30-day period.
- You cannot leave your campsite unoccupied for more than 24 hours.
- Quiet hours are from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Limit use of generators and other noise at all times.
- There are no dump stations for RV liquid waste at our campgrounds. Dump your waste at these locations.
- You cannot camp overnight at day-use and recreation sites.
Wildlife
- Never feed or disturb wild animals.
- Wildlife attractants must be stored inside a hard-sided vehicle, trailer, or locker at night and when you’re away during the day. Do not bring food or other attractants into a tent. Attractants include:
- Coolers, food, beverages, toiletries, pet food, garbage, recyclables and anything that may attract wildlife.
- Unattended wildlife attractants may be removed by parks staff and secured if they are not stored correctly. An enforcement action may follow.
- Put garbage and recycling in bear-proof bins or pack it out with you.
- Review the fishing rules for the body of water where you will fish. There may be special regulations.
- Practice bear safety and leave no trace ethics.
Motorized vehicles and aircraft
- Stay on roads and established trails.
- To operate an ATV, you must follow the Yukon's ATV rules. These include having your registration, insurance, licence and a helmet.
- To use an aircraft or drone, you must get a park permit and follow Transport Canada rules.
Campfires
- Use firewood responsibly. Take only what you need.
- Use existing fire pits, keep campfires small and thoroughly extinguish unattended fires.
- You cannot remove firewood from a campground.
Pets
- Keep pets leashed.
- Pick up your pet’s waste and dispose of it in the bins provided.
Water
- Please use caution at all times around water.
- Early season melt can cause water levels to rise quickly in small creeks and streams.
- Ice on lakes and around creeks and rivers can be extremely dangerous during early season camping.
Firearms
- Leave firearms packed away.
- You cannot discharge a firearm in or near a campground or recreation site.
Emergencies and suspicious activities
- For emergencies, call 911, or the RCMP at 867-667-5555.
- Report suspicious activities or disturbances to park officers at 867-456-3974, or the RCMP at 867-667-5555.
- Report wildfires to 1-888-789-FIRE (3473).
- Report wildlife, fishing and environmental violations to the TIPP line, 1-800-661-0525.
Contact:
For more information, email yukon.parks@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-5648 or toll free in the Yukon: 1-800-661-0408, ext. 5648.