Kookatsoon Lake Recreation Site

Recreation site (day use only)
Region: 
Southern Lakes
Serviced: 
May 17 to September 30, 2024
Gate open: 
May 17 to September 30, 2024
Site description: 
  • Small, sandy, unsupervised beach with warm, shallow water and a playground.
  • Popular stop for families.
  • Its Tagish name Kwáchǫǫ Méne' means "Ling Cod (Burbot) lake."
Swimmers at the beach, Kookatsoon Recreation Site, Yukon.

Location

Highway: 
Klondike Highway
Highway kilometre: 
152.0
GPS coordinates: 
60.559°N 134.878°W
Map download: 
Kookatsoon Lake Recreation Site Map (182.71 KB)

Services available

Outhouse unisex

Bear proof garbage bins

Blue bear-proof recycling bins

Picnic tables

Playground

At least one wheelchair accessible outhouse

Sandy or cobble beach within short walking distance

Swimming area or dock. No lifeguard