Marsh Lake Recreation Site

Recreation site (day use only)
Region: 
Southern Lakes
Serviced: 
May 3 to September 30, 2024
Gate open: 
May 3 to September 30, 2024
Site description: 
  • Popular beach in summer.
  • Both the lake's Southern Tuchone and Tagish names, Tàkádàdhà and Sāa Tl’áh Ni, refer to the sandy beach, where people had their main camp and potlatch house.
  • A footbridge connects to the campground.
  • M’Clintock Bay (T’á Hîni Wát) is a rest stop for thousands of trumpeter swans and other waterbirds in spring.
  • Visit the nearby Swan Haven Interpretive Centre in April.
  • Gates are closed from 11pm - 7am daily. 
Army Beach at Marsh Lake Recreation Site,  Yukon.
Meghan Blay

Location

Highway: 
Alaska Highway
Highway kilometre: 
1379.0
GPS coordinates: 
60.561°N 134.451°W
Map download: 
Marsh Lake Campground and Recreation Site Map (808.87 KB)

Services available

Outhouse unisex

Bear proof garbage bins

Picnic tables

Cook shelter

Fire ring

Hiking trails

Playground

At least one wheelchair accessible outhouse

Sandy or cobble beach within short walking distance

Viewing structures or signage about local cultural and natural history

Swimming area or dock. No lifeguard

Change room