Finnegan's Point Campground
Chilkoot Trail Camping Permits · Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
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Finnegan's Point Campground · hike-to site
Site Site 3 Finnegan's Point
“Finnegan's Point is the first campground on the Chilkoot Trail. It is located near the Taiya River. On clear days you can see the Irene glacier across the river. Warming shelter and bear boxes are located close to the trail. Outhouse and tent platforms are up the hill from the warming shelter. Finnegan's Point is a good choice for hikers starting late in the day. Your permit guarantees you a site within the campground. Individual sites are first come, first served. When you arrive in the campground you may set up camp at any unused site. Location: Mile Marker 5 Site Elevation: 249 ft. Campsites: 6 sites, with wooden 10ftx10ft tent platforms. Warming Shelter: 1 Canvas, walled tent with wood burning stove Food Storage: bear boxes and one bear pole. Toilet: 1 composting outhouse Water Source: Taiya river located close to the warming shelter. Water must be purified. Grey Water Disposal: Pack out all food scraps, dispose of grey water into fast moving water.”
recreation.gov's note for this site
- People
- Up to 4
- Campfires
- Not allowed
- Pets
- Allowed
- Check-in
- 12:00 PM
- Check-out 12:00 PM
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Sites
6
Hike-to
6
Longest rig
Not yet known
People
Up to 4
Sites in Finnegan's Point Campground
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- Site 1 Finnegan's PointHike-to · up to 4 peopleFinnegan's Point is the first campground on the Chilkoot Trail.
- Site 2 Finnegan's PointHike-to · up to 4 peopleFinnegan's Point is the first campground on the Chilkoot Trail.
- Site 3 Finnegan's PointHike-to · up to 4 peopleFinnegan's Point is the first campground on the Chilkoot Trail.
- Site 4 Finnegan's PointHike-to · up to 4 peopleFinnegan's Point is the first campground on the Chilkoot Trail.
- Site 5 Finnegan's PointHike-to · up to 4 peopleFinnegan's Point is the first campground on the Chilkoot Trail.
- Site 6 Finnegan's PointHike-to · up to 4 peopleFinnegan's Point is the first campground on the Chilkoot Trail.
All 6 shown · by site number
Sites, types, rig lengths, positions and notes from recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Staff sites are left out.
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Finnegan's Point Campground · hike-to site
Site Site 3 Finnegan's Point
“Finnegan's Point is the first campground on the Chilkoot Trail. It is located near the Taiya River. On clear days you can see the Irene glacier across the river. Warming shelter and bear boxes are located close to the trail. Outhouse and tent platforms are up the hill from the warming shelter. Finnegan's Point is a good choice for hikers starting late in the day. Your permit guarantees you a site within the campground. Individual sites are first come, first served. When you arrive in the campground you may set up camp at any unused site. Location: Mile Marker 5 Site Elevation: 249 ft. Campsites: 6 sites, with wooden 10ftx10ft tent platforms. Warming Shelter: 1 Canvas, walled tent with wood burning stove Food Storage: bear boxes and one bear pole. Toilet: 1 composting outhouse Water Source: Taiya river located close to the warming shelter. Water must be purified. Grey Water Disposal: Pack out all food scraps, dispose of grey water into fast moving water.”
recreation.gov's note for this site
- People
- Up to 4
- Campfires
- Not allowed
- Pets
- Allowed
- Check-in
- 12:00 PM
- Check-out 12:00 PM
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.