Start your visit to Klondike Gold Rush NHP at the Visitor Center and Museum on 2nd Ave and Broadway
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
National Historical Park · AK
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.
Park report
Hours Exceptions
NoteSpring hours; Spring Training; Winter Hours
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park5 campgrounds
Visitor Centers
Good5 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available24 activities
Park Name
InfoKlondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Designation
InfoNational Historical Park
State(s)
InfoAK
Phone
Info9079839200
klgo_information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoKlondike 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.
Visitor Center: Klondike Gold Rush Visitor Center
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Visitor Center: Visitor Center Museum
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Visitor Center: The Chilkoot Trail Center
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Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, African American Heritage, Archeology + 49 more
Weather Info
InfoSkagway 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.
Getting There
InfoPark 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.
Location
Info59.6104° N, -135.2619° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website