Beware of high winds and waves on this narrow lake. The sometimes narrow, winding road can be muddy after rain and pitted in sandy sections.
- Kusawa Lake is 1 of the 6 road-accessible campgrounds with reservable campsites. Book a site now or learn more about campsite reservations.
- Many kayakers and canoeists begin their Takhini River day-trips from here, the lake outlet or the Takhini River Campground.
- Kusawa Territorial Park is popular for boating, fishing and hiking in the nearby mountains.
- Use binoculars to spot Dall's Sheep on the mountains.
- If you plan to camp here on a long weekend, have a back-up plan in case the campground is full.
- The Tlingit name Kùsawu.â means “narrow lake.”
- The Southern Tutchone name Nekhᶙ Män means “rafting across lake,” speaking to the narrowest point where people crossed.
Group use area
The Kusawa Lake Campground group use area is available for public use for large gatherings, including:
- overnight camping; and
- day use.
About the site
The group use area is located near Loop 1 and is designed for larger groups. It includes:
- sandy tenting areas;
- picnic tables, fire pits and a wood bin;
- an outhouse;
- access to the lake and beach; and
- parking for vehicles, campers, trailers and RVs.
Fees
There’s an $18 fee per accommodation unit, per night. You can pay these fees at the self-service kiosk on site.
Accommodation units include:
- tents;
- tent-trailers;
- truck campers;
- vans;
- trailers;
- motorhomes; and
- RVs.
Capacity and requirements
You can have up to 30 people in the day use area for overnight or day use.
There’s capacity for specific equipment in this area.
- up to 10 tents, and
- up to 3 of:
- vans/campers;
- trailers or RVs up to 18' (5.5 m);
- trailers or RVs up to 32' (9.7m); or
- trailers or RVs over 32' (over 9.7m)
- up to 5 additional vehicles.
All regular campground rules apply.
How to apply
You’ll require a park permit in advance to use the group area. Submitting an application does not guarantee access, as requests are subject to approval.
- Download and complete the commercial or large group recreation park permit application.
- Submit your completed application:
Email: [email protected]
In person: Yukon Parks Branch offices in Dawson, Inuvik or Whitehorse.
Fax: 867-393-6223
Mail:
Government of Yukon
Parks Branch
Box 2703 (V-4)
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
We’ll process completed applications in 30 days.
Access the group use area
After we approve your park permit, pick up the gate key from the Yukon Parks Office to access the group use area through the locked gate. We require a $50 deposit for the key. We’ll refund your deposit when you return the key.
