Campsite reservations will be available at some frontcountry campgrounds

Online campsite reservations will be available at Marsh Lake, Pine Lake, Wolf Creek and Tombstone Mountain campgrounds in 2024. Reservations will open on April 10, 2024 at 9 am. Learn more about campsite reservations

Marsh Lake Campground

Road accessible campground
Region: 
Southern Lakes
Registration required: 
Yes
Total sites: 
66
Pull through: 
9
Serviced: 
May 4 to October 2, 2023
Gate open: 
May 4 to October 2, 2023
Warning: 
Campground is very popular on weekends and fills up quickly.
Site description: 
  • Marsh Lake is one of the four road-accessible campgrounds with reservable campsites in 2024. Learn more.
  • Has 2 loops with many campsites next to the lake.
  • A short trail and footbridge connect to the popular beach and recreation site.
  • The Marsh Lake people had their main camp and potlatch house here.
  • Both the Southern Tutchone and Tagish names for the lake, Tàkádàdhà and Sāa Tl’áh Ni, refer to the sandy beach.
  • 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.
Campground peak times: 
May June July August September
campsite with lake view, Marsh Lake Campground, Yukon.

Location

Highway: 
Alaska Highway
Highway kilometre: 
1379.0
GPS coordinates: 
60.561°N 134.448°W
Map download: 
Marsh Lake Campground and Recreation Site Map (808.87 KB)

Services available

Outhouse unisex

Bear proof garbage bins

Blue bear-proof recycling bins

Picnic tables

Cook shelter

Fire ring

Bear proof cache

At least one wheelchair accessible outhouse

At least one wheelchair accessible campsite

Sandy or cobble beach within short walking distance

Tent pads or sites available via walking trail

Swimming area or dock. No lifeguard

Walk-in sites