Historic Site and Historical Park · NPS · AK
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Photo: NPS Photo, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Visitor Center
Alerts and conditions
Weather Winter Weather Advisory issued November 8 at 1:01PM AKST until November 9 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
A strong system is expected to move through the area Sunday night
into Monday. Temperatures below freezing combined with snow levels
below 1,000 ft are indicative of snowfall for upper elevations.
Mid-level southeasterly flow suggests potential for White Pass to be
sheltered from much of the precipitation, but would allow for ample
moisture to make it into the Haines Borough, falling as snow at the
border. The winter storm watch will be upgraded to a winter storm
warning for the upper elevations of the Haines Highway near Haines
Customs, and replaced with a winter weather advisory for the Klondike
Highway near White Pass.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches
possible.
* WHERE...The Klondike Highway, near White Pass.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Possibility for reduced visibilities due to blowing snow.
Travel could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting up to 25 mph may cause blowing
snow and reduce visibilities.
What to do: Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions where available call 511 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
Read the full alert · Until Nov 10, 2026, 3:00 AM
Overview
Headlines screamed "Gold!" The dream of a better life catapulted thousands of people to Alaska and the Yukon Territory. Their journey shaped them, and changed the people they encountered and the north forever. Today, the park remembers the trails, boomtowns, and stories of the Klondike Gold Rush.
From the National Park Service
History
The designation history for this site (every law, proclamation and order, and the administration behind each) is being researched and checked by the Library’s historians.
What to see and do
Activities
- Arts and Culture
- Camping
- Backcountry Camping
- Car or Front Country Camping
- Group Camping
- RV Camping
- Climbing
- Mountain Climbing
- Food
- Picnicking
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Hiking
- Backcountry Hiking
- Front-Country Hiking
- Junior Ranger Program
- Playground
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Plan your visit
Hours
Summer Hours: Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is open year-round, though access to historic buildings and most visitor services are provided only in summer months, May through late September. From October through late April, visitor services and access to buildings is by appointment only.
Getting there
Park headquarters and visitor center are located at 2nd and Broadway in Skagway, Alaska. To get to Skagway by car: you can access the park via the Alaska Marine Highway or the South Klondike Highway. By plane: you can fly into the Skagway Airport. By water: You can visit the park by cruise ship, tour boat, or ferry. The park visitor center is less than half a mile from all docks.
Visitor centers
- Klondike Gold Rush Visitor Center
- Visitor Center Museum
- The Chilkoot Trail Center
- Mascot Saloon Museum
- Administrative Office
Campgrounds
- Finnegan's Point (6 sites) — reserve
- Dyea Campground (22 sites)
- Sheep Camp (27 sites) — reserve
- Canyon City (11 sites) — reserve
- Pleasant Camp (11 sites) — reserve
Weather
Skagway has a highly variable climate with frequent rain and high winds. Average temperatures May through September range from 47-60ºF. Average temperatures October through April range from 28-38ºF.
Phone: 9079839200
Whose lands these are
These lands are the ancestral and present-day homelands of Native nations. A section on whose lands these are is being prepared with tribal review. In the meantime, Native Land Digital offers a starting point.
Photos
Pair it with
- Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve NPS · 79 miles
- Admiralty Island National Monument USFS · 139 miles