Otter Falls boat launch closed for repairs

The boat launch at Otter Falls Recreation Site (Canyon Lake) is closed for repairs until spring 2023. It may be possible to launch small boats (the concrete pads have been removed). The boat launch at Aishihik Lake Campground remains open. Repairs to both will be completed next spring.

Otter Falls Recreation Site

Recreation site (day use only)
Region: 
Kluane
Serviced: 
May 19 to October 2, 2023
Gate open: 
Gate open year-round
Site description: 
  • Rocks below the small waterfall and below the bridge are a good fishing spots on the Aishihik River (Tthe Yänlin).
  • The Southern Tutchone name for the falls, Nadèlin, means “water flowing over.”
  • Otter Falls appeared on the 1954 Canadian five dollar bill.
  • The recreation site overlooks Canyon Lake (Ädäts'ür Män).
Otter Falls, Yukon

Location

Highway: 
Alaska Highway
Highway kilometre: 
1546.0
Secondary road: 
Aishihik Lake Road
Secondary road kilometre: 
28.0
GPS coordinates: 
61.082°N 136.996°W
Map download: 
Otter Falls Recreation Site Map (326.21 KB)
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Site directions: 

You can reach the falls from a pull-off 100 metres south of the recreation site.

Services available

Outhouse unisex

Bear proof garbage bins

Picnic tables

Cook shelter

Fire ring

Boat launch

Hiking trails

Sandy or cobble beach within short walking distance

Viewing structures or signage about local cultural and natural history

Related tasks: 
Rules and safety at campgrounds and recreation sites
A guide to campgrounds and recreation sites
A map of Government of Yukon campgrounds and recreation sites
Travel safely and gently in the Yukon wilderness
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