About this campground
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.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Canyon CityKlondike Gold Rush National Historical Park2 mi
- Pleasant CampKlondike Gold Rush National Historical Park5 mi
- DENVER CABOOSE CABINTongass National Forest6 mi
- Sheep CampKlondike Gold Rush National Historical Park6 mi
- Administrative OfficeKlondike Gold Rush National Historical Park8 mi
- Chilkoot Trail Camping PermitsKlondike Gold Rush National Historical Park8 mi
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Finnegan's Point doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Alaska campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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