The Chilkoot Trail Center
Facility · Alaska ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Skagway Alaska Native Village Statistical Area (E1)
- 36 ft
- Elevation
The Chilkoot Trail Center is the registration and information center for the Chilkoot International Trail. Hikers hiking on the Chilkoot Trail must stop here prior to starting their hike. During permit season, regularly scheduled orientations are at 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. This facility is wheelchair accessible and service animals are welcome. This building does not have public restrooms.
Getting there
The Chilkoot Trail Center is located on the east side of Broadway between 5th and 6th Avenues in Skagway, Alaska.
59.45547, -135.31473 · 59°27'19.7"N 135°18'53.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 67°F in Jul, down to 29°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 29 | 33 | 38 | 50 | 61 | 66 | 67 | 65 | 57 | 47 | 37 | 32 |
| Low °F | 20 | 22 | 25 | 32 | 40 | 48 | 51 | 50 | 44 | 36 | 27 | 24 |
| Precip in | 2.6 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 4.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.1 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 The Chilkoot Trail Center
- Can you reserve a site at The Chilkoot Trail Center?
- No. The Chilkoot Trail Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near The Chilkoot Trail Center
- Chilkoot Trail Camping Permits less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Tours 0.2 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Denver Caboose Cabin 4.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Laughton Glacier Cabin 10.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Administrative Office 0.2 mi · Visitor Center
- Klondike Gold Rush Visitor Center 0.2 mi · Facility
- Visitor Center Museum 0.2 mi · Visitor Center
- Dyea Campground 3.8 mi · Campground
- Finnegan's Point 8.3 mi · Facility
- Canyon City 10.5 mi · Facility
- Pleasant Camp 12.7 mi · Facility
- Sheep Camp 14.2 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (907) 983-9234
- Email klgo_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-08.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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