Finnegan's Point
Facility · Alaska ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Skagway Alaska Native Village Statistical Area (E1)
- 124 ft
- Elevation
At mile 5 (8 km) in from the trailhead in Dyea, Finnegan's Camp is the first backcountry campground on the Chilkoot Trail. On clear days, you can see the Irene Glacier across the river. In order to camp overnight along the U.S. side of the Chilkoot Trail, you must purchase a backcountry permit via Recreation.gov and attend an orientation at the Trail Center in Skagway. In 2026, crossing the international border between the U.S. and Canada along the trail is prohibited.
Getting there
Finnegan's Camp is located at mile marker 4.8 (kilometer 7.7) on the Chilkoot Trail. The campground is on the east side of the trail, uphill from the river.
59.57542, -135.33488 · 59°34'31.5"N 135°20'5.6"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 4.5 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 4.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Finnegan's Point
- Can you reserve a site at Finnegan's Point?
- No. Finnegan's Point is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Finnegan's Point
- Denver Caboose Cabin 6.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Tours 8.1 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Chilkoot Trail Camping Permits 8.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Laughton Glacier Cabin 8.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Canyon City 2.2 mi · Facility
- Pleasant Camp 4.6 mi · Facility
- Dyea Campground 4.7 mi · Campground
- Sheep Camp 6.2 mi · Facility
- The Chilkoot Trail Center 8.3 mi · Facility
- Administrative Office 8.4 mi · Visitor Center
- Visitor Center Museum 8.4 mi · Visitor Center
- Klondike Gold Rush Visitor Center 8.4 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (907) 983-9200
- Email klgo_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
- Book nps.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-17.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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