WATSON LAKE, YT
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NOTES – Not reported as O/N locations. 1) Slightly cheaper gas at Campground Services at E edge of town (CG behind it is closed). Bill & Margit Confer #97484 Jun 08. Last updated by Jim Hendrickson #112617 Jun 14. Reval by Al & Sharon Florida #86865 May 16.
2) Free wifi at Visitor Ctr, N side of hwy, next to Signpost Forest (hard to miss seeing) during business hrs only. Sign guestbook inside to get password. Rene Agredano #103274 viewed Jun 18.
3) Self-serve vehicle wash at Downtown RV Park, 8th St North. $1/2 min, $2/5 min. Very strong water pressure. Quite handy after long drive to Watson Lake. Jim Hendrickson #112617 Jun 14.
Paved pkg lot, former motel, O/N pkg OK. Free. No stay limit posted. N side of Alaska Hwy, across side st from Watson Lake Motors. Very near Signpost Forest & Visitor Ctr. Rm for 2-3 lg rigs. PHOTO. Jim Hendrickson #112617 Jun 14. Updated by Al & Sharon Florida #86865 stayed May 16. Reval by Rene Agredano #103274 stayed Jun 18 and by John Addu #112047 viewed Jul 18.
Lg BD area. Free. W of airport tower, along Watson Lake. Go ~6 mi N from town on PH-4/Campbell Hwy to access rd on L. Follow access rd 2.75 mi to airport hanger. BD area is by lake. 60.11186N 128.82980W. Room for several lg rigs, Dirt rd/grass. Could be muddy if raining. Susan & Dale Prichard #109540 Jun 15. Updated by Al & Sharon Florida #86865 viewed May 16. Last reval by Mark & Vicki Shorter #129845 stayed May 19.
TO CARMACKS: PH-4/Campbell Hwy, many pullouts & RAs OK for O/N pkg. No facilities except as noted. Free except as noted & Yukon Govt CGs all $12. No known stay limit. Rd paved at either end but mostly gravel. Paved sections have potholes, gravel breaks, frost heaves – gravel section is better. Marked every 2 KM w/ distance from Watson Lake. Heavy construction/bridge replacement at Watson Lake end in 2018, 6 KM muddy stretch. Detailed rd conditions & list of services at Watson Lake Visitor Ctr. 57 KM/36 mi Frances River Bridge. Pullout at N end.
108 KM/67 mi, pullout at turnoff to Nahanni Range Rd (N60 54.169 W129 13.99). Also, ~50 mi down Nahanni Range Rd is a CG. ~10 yards before it is a rd down to the riv w/ sm spots for camping. Richard & Kathy Howe #74769 Aug 07.
171 KM/107 mi, Frances Lake CG (N61.40364 W129.6436) (Yukon Govt), lakefront sites. Or, TL immed on access rd for free level BD site next to creek. Room to turn around & park for 3 lg rigs. Check before pulling down into the site, it is a dead end. Govt camp & lake are 0.6 mi farther down the main dirt rd. Doug Hubbard #39209 stayed Aug 13. Updated by Brian & Kitty Benzar #108579 viewed Jun 18.
230 KM/144 mi, Finlayson Lake Float Base. BD, no facilities. Decommissioned govt picnic area overlooking lake. Turn at sign for float base, go 0.2 mi to fork, take R fork for picnic area. Do not continue to float base, no room to turn around.
232 KM/145 mi, Finlayson Lake Overlook RA. Toilets, trash service, viewing platform w/ interpretive signs.
363 KM/225 mi, Ross River access rd. RA just N of turnoff. Toilets, trash service.
364 KM/226 mi, Lapie Canyon CG (Yukon Govt) On 2 levels, lower level has riverfront sites.
415 KM/258 mi, John Connolly RV Park, HU sites. Showers, laundromat. $15. Go 9 KM/5.6 mi into Faro.
419 KM/261 mi, Johnson Lake CG (Yukon Govt)
469 KM/291 mi, Drury Creek CG (Yukon Govt)
502 KM/332 mi, Little Salmon River CG (Yukon Govt)
536 KM/333 mi, Pullout next to Little Salmon Riv. BD, no facilities.
556 KM/346 mi, Eagle Rock RA. Level pullout screened by trees from hwy on opposite side. Toilets, trash service. Interpretive signs. Overlooks riv.
583 KM/362 mi, jct with Klondike Hwy. Village of Carmacks 3.2 KM to S. (Not an O/N location.)
Unattributed listings above by Brian & Kitty Benzar #108579 Jun 18.
TO AK, PORT ALCAN: PH-1/Alaska Hwy, NW from BC border to AK border. ~KM 980, see YT, WATSON LAKE.
984, Watson Lake CG (Yukon Govt). Go 4 KM down gravel rd to N. 55 sites. W. Beach, playground, hiking trails, boat launch. Fee, other info: see YT “Yukon Govt CGs” Note below. Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Aug 15.
992.4, boat launch, pkg area. No facilities. Free. No stay limit posted. N side, just W of Upper Laird Riv bridge. 60.051 -128.909. No Verizon, ATT OK. 1 or 2 sm-med rigs. Jim & Gail McManus #106499 stayed Jul 12. Last updated by Bruce Ratcliff #48001 & Maxine Vert #49242 stayed Aug 22.
1001.6, jct w/ PH-37/Cassiar Hwy, to S. Not an O/N location.
1031, N side, lg level gravel pullout. Lee & Debbie Gleaves #104931 viewed Jul 15. Reval by Rene Agredano #103274 viewed Jun 18.
1032.3, N side, 1-ended pkg area. No signs. 2-3 lg rigs. Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Aug 15.
1035, N side, gravel pullout immed before bridge. 2 lg rigs. Loch & Liz McJannett #118935 Jul 19.
1035.4, N side, lg level gravel pullout along Rancheria Creek. N60.12944 W129.5518. Visible from hwy. Unshaded. 2-3 lg rigs. Donald Hickman #102859 Aug 11. Last updated by Rene Agredano #103274 viewed Jun 18.
1042, Big Creek CG (Yukon Govt). 15 sites (7 lg level pullthru). W. Fee, other info: see YT “Yukon Govt CGs” Note below. Jim Tidball #97596 stayed Jul 14. Updated by Sue Wharton #41373 stayed Aug 19.
1062, lg flat gravel area. Loch & Liz McJannett #118935 Jul 19.
1063.1, N side, gravel RA. Vault toilets, trash bins. No signs restrict O/N pkg. Lee & Debbie Gleaves #104931 viewed Jul 15. Reval by Rene Agredano #103274 viewed Jun 18.
1076.9, Kluane River Overlook, O/N pkg OK. Pit toilets. Free. No stay limit posted. Dustin Fields #116447 stayed Jun 22.
1083.7, S side, gravel pullout. Trash bins. Signed No O/N Pkg, but see YUKON TERRITORY NOTE 1) REST STOPS. Rene Agredano #103274 viewed Jun 18.
1112.8, S side, level gravel pkg area “Rancheria Falls Rec Area”. Lg covered picnic area. Trash cans. Pit toilets. No signs restrict O/N pkg. ~8 mi W of Rancheria. N60 4.802 W130 49.16. 3-4 lg rigs. Turnaround space for lg rigs. 1/3 mi walk to Falls overlook. Richard & Kathy Howe #74769 Aug 05. Last updated by Bob Derber #105249 Aug 13. Last reval by Dana & Nu Young #111687 viewed Jun 17.
1120, N side, Rancheria Creek/Continental Divide RA, wide pullout. Toilet, trash service. Many rigs. Unshaded. No phone/data. Rene Agredano #103274 viewed Jun 18. Updated by Loch & Liz McJannett #118935 Jul 19.
1124, S side, lg level gravel pullout, E of Swift Riv culvert, unsigned. Fire rings, trash bins. N60 2.965 W130 59.7548. Signed No O/N Pkg, but see YUKON TERRITORY NOTE 1) REST STOPS. Room for many rigs. Fishing. Donald Hickman #102859 Aug 11. Updated by Sam & Bob Flechtner #102683 and Dana & Nu Young #111687 stayed Jun 13. Reval by Rene Agredano #103274 viewed Jun 18.
1130.4, S side, lg level gravel pullout. Trash bins. No signs restrict O/N pkg. 10-15 lg rigs. Donald Hickman #102859 Aug 11. Updated by Rene Agredano #103274 viewed Jun 18.
1152, RA on S side. Vault toilets, trash bins. No signs restrict O/N pkg. View of lake thru trees. Donald Hickman #102859 Aug 11. Updated by Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Aug 15.
1177.4, pullouts at Smart Riv bridge. NE side of bridge: no signs. 2 lg rigs. NW side, signed No O/N Pkg, but see YUKON TERRITORY NOTE 1) REST STOPS. 1 sm-med rig. SW side, no signs (except no trespassing behind barricades), 1 sm rig, by riv. Donald Hickman #102859 Aug 11. Updated by Rene Agredano #103274 viewed Jun 18.
1188, S side, unsigned dirt rd short distance to pkg area. 1 sm-med rig. Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Aug 15.
1194, level RA, N side. Vault toilets, trash bins. No signs restrict O/N pkg. Unshaded. View of lake down hill thru trees. 3-4 lg rigs. Donald Hickman #102859 Aug 11. Last updated by Rene Agredano #103274 stayed Jul 18.
1204, N side, Morley River Rec Site. Sharp turnoff (RVs swing wide) Lg, level, gravel pkg. Tables. Pump W (says to boil before using), pit toilet, trash bins. No signs re: O/N pkg. 10 lg rigs. Also rd down to riv, 2 sm-med rigs, close to hwy. Linda Leach #98865 Jun 14. Updated by Lee & Debbie Gleaves #104931 viewed Jul 15. Reval by Dana & Nu Young #111687 stayed Jun 17.
1232, S side, 5 mi E of Teslin, Dawson Peaks RV Park. BD $10, 30A EW pulthru $20. Rick & Ellen Yarker #87386 stayed Jul 15.
1242, 2-ended RA. Vault toilets, trash bins. Signed No Camping or O/N Pkg, but see YUKON TERRITORY NOTE 1) REST STOPS. 15 lg rigs. Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Aug 15.
1244, See YT, TESLIN.
1253.5, 60.2071 -132.85856, pkg area. No facilities. Free. No signs. Go NE from hwy on unsigned unpaved rd that goes to a quarry, turn immed R into a dead-end (backing required) spur rd, a short 1-lane track cut into the trees. Can back in if desired. Use care, spur rd ends at abrupt cliff. Secluded, faint hwy noise. Sparse birch to N, sparse pine to S. Good Telus & sat/solar. Or, can continue NE & park in quarry, good turnaround, infrequent locals & trucks use as rest stop, muddy if wet. Guy Gipson #84383 stayed Aug 15.
1258, ~8 mi N of Teslin, Teslin Lake CG (Yukon Govt). 27 BD sites, mostly back-in. Pump W (boil before drinking). Fee, other info: see YT Yukon Govt CGs Note below. A few sites w/ lake views. A few sites for lg rigs. Boat launch, fishing, swimming. Good Telus. Rick & Ellen Yarker #87386 stayed Jul 15. Reval by Rick & Jana Nunemaker #126760 stayed Jun 19.
1277.9, Timberpoint CG (private). BD. $12. Part view of lake.Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Aug 15.
1295, 0.1 mi N on PH-6/Canol Rd, RA. Toilets. Free. No signs prohibit O/N pkg. N60.49068 W133.29538. WW-II era vehicles on display, nice mtn views. Paul & Sage Mueller #104401 Jun 12. Reval by Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Jul 15.
1314.7, pullout. ~11 mi W of town on PH-1/Alaska Hwy, W of bridge over the lg Seaforth Creek, S side. N60.44534 W133.58292. Unshaded. Signed No Camping or O/N Pkg, but see YUKON TERRITORY NOTE 1) REST STOPS. ~4 lg rigs. May be muddy from recent rains. Close to & visible from rd. Light traffic. Moose country & beaver working the creek. Doug Hubbard #39209 stayed May 13. Updated by Lee & Debbie Gleaves #104931 viewed Jul 15.
1314.8, W side, at N end of Seaforth Creek bridge, lg circular pullout.
1316, Squanga Lake CG (Yukon Govt). 16 sites, tables, fire rings/grills. Pump W. Trash bins. Fee, other info: see YT Yukon Govt CGs Note below. Lg rigs OK. No sites w/ view of water. Free firewood. Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Aug 15.
1329, pullout. Tables, vault toilet, trash bins. Signed No Camping or O/N Pkg, but see YUKON TERRITORY NOTE 1) REST STOPS. PH-1/Alaska Hwy KM. Linda Leach #98865 Jun 14. Updated by Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Jul 15.
1351.8, sm gravel pullout, W side of Judas Creek. 1 lg rig. Donald Hickman #102859 Aug 11.
1382, Lewes Dam RA. Pit toilets, trash service. Free. No signs prohibit O/N pkg. N side of hwy, just E of Yukon Riv bridge. N60.57717 W134.67969. Boat launch. Partly shaded. Paul & Sage Mueller #104401 Jun 12. Updated by Zeb & Michele Chase #94463 stayed Jul 15. Reval by Rene Agredano #103274 stayed Jun 18.
~1414.6, see YT, WHITEHORSE.
1436.5, N side, Level gravel RA. Vault toilets. O/N pkg OK. N60 48.563 W135 11.718. Bob & BJ Carmichael #102788 stayed Jul 14. Updated by Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Jul 15.
1504.5, N side, lg 2-ended level gravel pullout.
1547.5, lg 2-ended level gravel RA. Pit toilet.
1566, NE side, lg 2-ended level gravel RA. Pit toilet, litter bins, Bell phone.
1572.1, Pine Lake CG (Yukon Govt). on N. 42 shaded sites, gravel, level, back-ins & lg level pullthrus. Pit toilet. Fee, other info: see YT Yukon Govt CGs Note below. Lg-rig friendly. Bell phone service. Lee & Debbie Gleaves #104931 viewed Jul 15. Updated by Sue Wharton #41373 stayed Aug 19.
1578.5, see YT, HAINES JUNCTION: TO AK, HAINES.
1596.5, 2-ended to W, lg, gravel, level. Do not block trailhead entry. Lee & Debbie Gleaves #104931 viewed Jul 15. Updated by Al & Sharon Florida #86865 viewed May 16. Reval by Herb & Ginger Conly #110297 May 19.
1599, 2-ended lg level gravel pullout to W. Lee & Debbie Gleaves #104931 viewed Jul 15. Reval by Herb & Ginger Conly #110297 May 19.
1608.5, N of Jaris Creek to W, gravel level pullout w/ turnaround. Lee & Debbie Gleaves #104931 viewed Jul 15. Reval by Herb & Ginger Conly #110297 May 19.
1628, 2-ended pullout, level, gravel, mid-size. Lee & Debbie Gleaves #104931 viewed Jul 15. Last reval by Herb & Ginger Conly #110297 May 19.
1642, N side, N61 00.408 W138 26.239, lg level pullout overlooking S end of Kluane Lake & mtns. No facilities. Room for many RVs. No Verizon. Steve Bufty #38366 viewed Jun 16. Reval by Herb & Ginger Conly #110297 May 19.
1650.8, 61.0259 -138.5023, both sides, pullouts, at Soldier’s Summit. Trash bins. Both any size rig. Viewpoint overlooks Kluane Lake, has no restrictive signs. 1 signed No O/N Pkg. Zeb & Michele Chase #94463 stayed Jul 15. Updated by Lila Jordan & Ann Blodgett #51768 viewed Aug 18.
1662, E side, pullout. Signed No O/N Pkg, but see YUKON TERRITORY NOTE 1) REST STOPS. Linda Leach #98865 Jun 14. Reval by Herb & Ginger Conly #110297 May 19.
1666, 61.14987 -138.55762, Congdon Creek CG (Yukon Govt). 81 gravel sites (12 pullthru). Tables, fire pits. W pump (boil it). Fee, other info: see YT “Yukon Govt CGs” Note below. Some sites OK for lg rigs, some pullthru, some lakeview. Lots of room between sites. Along Kluane Lake. Fishing, playground, hiking, free firewood. Janet & John Chartier #65672 stayed Jun 11. Updated by Don & Fannie France #103279 Oct 15. Reval by Herb & Ginger Conly #110297 May 19.
1701.8, Burwash Landing Resort & RV Park on Kluane Lake, out-of-business. O/N pkg in front of lodge, no barriers or restrictive signs. 1/3 mi N of museum at old fuel pump, turn toward lake, go downhill to property mostly hidden from hwy. Room for 4-5 rigs on mostly level gravel. Great view of lake. No cell data, spotty voice. Unshaded. Location is for sale so the future of O/N pkg here is uncertain. Great museum in walking distance from lodge. David & Alice Weaver #26147 Jan 06. Last updated by Rene Agredano #103274 stayed Jun 18.
1720, lg, gravel, level pullout to E. Slight decline to enter,.has turnaround. Lee & Debbie Gleaves #104931 viewed Jul 15. Reval by Herb & Ginger Conly #110297 May 19.
1724.5, SW side, lg gravel fairly-level pullout at Sakiw Creek. No facilities. Room for 3-4 RVs on circular gravel loop. Turnaround. Slight decline when entering & leaving. Possible fishing in nearby creek. No cell service. May be signed No O/N Pkg, but see YUKON TERRITORY NOTE 1) REST STOPS. Bob & Sue Derber #105249 Aug 13. Updated by Lee & Debbie Gleaves #104931 viewed Jul 15. Last reval by Herb & Ginger Conly #110297 May 19.
1726, NE side, N61 29.854 W139 17.597, Kluane River Scenic Overlook. Level RA w/ info panels & observation platform overlooking Kluane Riv. Pit toilets. May be signed No O/N Pkg, but see YUKON TERRITORY NOTE 1) REST STOPS. Tight turn to get in & out. Spectacular views. Watch for grizzly bears and bald eagles feeding on salmon Aug & Sep. Bill & Margit Confer #97484 Jun 08. Last updated by Steve Bufty #38366 stayed Jun 16. Last reval by Herb & Ginger Conly #110297 May 19.
1755.5, W side, lg level pullout. Litter bins, pit toilets. May be signed No O/N Pkg, but see YUKON TERRITORY NOTE 1) REST STOPS. Views of Donjek Riv Valley & of Icefield Ranges of the St Elias Mtns. Barbara & Curtiss Bryant #111006 stayed Jun 13. Last updated by Lee & Debbie Gleaves #104931 viewed Jul 15. Last reval by Herb & Ginger Conly #110297 May 19.
1791.1, Lake Creek Yukon Govt CG. 28 sites, fire pits & free wood, W pump, vault toilets, trash service. $12. 6 pullthrus. A few OK for lg rigs. Herb & Ginger Conly #110297 stayed May 19.
1802, Pickhandle Lake RA to SW, tables, toilets. Mid-size, level, gravel. 1-way in & out. Jennifer & Graeme Chaston #107845 viewed Aug 16. Reval by Herb & Ginger Conly #110297 May 19.
1840.8, S side, lg level gravel RA. Pit toilet, trash cans. May be signed No O/N Pkg, but see YUKON TERRITORY NOTE 1) REST STOPS. 1-way in & out. Plenty of turnaround room for RVs. Mtn views. PHOTO. Donald Hickman #102859 Aug 11. Last updated by Al & Sharon Florida #86865 stayed May 16. Last reval by Herb & Ginger Conly #110297 May 19.
1849.6, Snag Jct Yukon Govt CG. 0.4 mi N on gravel loop rd. 15 sites, tables, fire pits & free wood. Outhouses, trash service. $12. 3 pullthrus. Herb & Ginger Conly #110297 May 19.
1858.4, S side, very lg 2-ended level gravel pullout to SW. Litter bins. May be signed No O/N Pkg, but see YUKON TERRITORY NOTE 1) REST STOPS. Donald Hickman #102859 Aug 11. Updated by Lee & Debbie Gleaves #104931 viewed Jul 15. Last reval by Herb & Ginger Conly #110297 May 19.
1870.6, Potable W. Free. Beaver Creek Visitor Ctr, threaded spigot on W side of bldg. Not an O/N location. Brian & Kitty Benzar #108579 used Jul 19.
1902.5, AK border (not an O/N listing).
Unattributed sublistings above by Lee & Debbie Gleaves #104931 viewed Jul 15.
TO BC, DAWSON CREEK: See BC, DAWSON CREEK TO YT, WATSON LAKE: PH-97/Alaska Hwy.
TO BC, KITWANGA: See BC, KITWANGA TO YT, WATSON LAKE: PH-37/Cassiar Hwy.