Yukon Parks Camping Fees Rising For First Time In 20 Years
We mentioned back in 2020 that Yukon Parks was raising the prices of their camping fees (as noted in their 10 year Yukon Parks Strategy) and now that time has come although it is the first time in 20 years.
The new fees will contribute to the maintenance and sustainability of the Yukon’s world-class system of parks (The new fees will lead to a 20 per cent recovery of costs) and campgrounds so that users can continue to have access to quality, affordable camping experiences now and in the future.
Camping fees will continue to include firewood. Starting in 2022, campers will be able to pay online for a daily campground permit, using the same website they currently use to buy annual campground permits and fishing licences. Yukoners and visitors will also continue to enjoy no fees for day use, parking, vehicle access, boat launch use and interpretive programming.
“Our territorial parks are beloved by Yukoners and visitors alike. Park fees in the Yukon have not been updated since 2002 and, even with these new fees, the Yukon will continue to have the lowest camping fees in the country. These new fees will help support the expansion of our park network in the future, build a financially sustainable park system and properly maintain parks for Yukoners now and for generations to come.”
The Yukon government maintains 42 campgrounds with more than 1,000 campsites, 12 recreation sites and six larger wilderness parks like Tombstone. The camping season will begin on April 29th.
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