Yukon Parks Camping Fees Rising In 2022
Yukon Parks are increasing fees for their 2022 camping season (as noted in their 10 year Yukon Parks Strategy).
“I am extremely proud of the Yukon Parks Strategy and look forward to the exciting changes coming for our parks and campgrounds over the next ten years. Parks and campgrounds are some of Yukon’s best assets and are beloved by Yukoners and visitors alike. By investing in Yukon’s parks system, we are supporting Yukoners to be active and explore the beautiful outdoors in our territory. It will also support Yukon’s tourism industry while providing local contracting opportunities.”
Major actions in the strategy include:
extending the serviced campground season to five months, from May 1 to September 30;
building a new campground near Whitehorse with up to 150 campsites;
developing new trails in territorial parks;
increasing accessible wilderness experiences at boat-in and hike-in campsites;
an online reservation system pilot project for some campsites; and
expanding park infrastructure and adding additional campsites at existing campgrounds.
To achieve these goals, there will be increases to camping fees starting in 2022. Currently, nightly camping costs $12, but it will rise to $20 starting in 2022 (or $18 per night if booked ahead of time through the online system). Annual camping permits for Yukon residents will also see a jump. The $50 per year permit will go up to $100 in 2022, and further again to $200 in 2023. Seniors will no longer be able to camp for free. Instead, in 2022 they will have to start paying the nightly camping fee with a 50% discount.
“Fees will help to ensure that we can contribute to offer world-class experiences in our parks and campgrounds while increasing services such as an online reservation system.”
The Yukon government maintains 42 campgrounds with more than 1,000 campsites, 12 recreation sites and six larger wilderness parks like Tombstone.
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