Pleasant Camp

Overview

Located at mile 10.7 (17.3 km) and just after a relatively large elevation gain, Pleasant Camp is a "pleasant" spot to spend some time. As the least-used campground on the Chilkoot, it offers hikers a tranquil evening. However, it makes a long day-hike to the Chilkoot Pass/international border and back.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Sites

11 campsites

Fee

From $20 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

907-983-9200

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Pleasant Camp, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Chilkoot TrailHike · 31.2 mi long · 0.0 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by US National Park Service, Parks Canada.

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• Chilkoot Trail With Your DogHike · 1-7 Days · 9.0 mi from camp

  The Chilkoot Trail is a 33-mile recreational hiking trail spanning from coastal Alaska to boreal British Columbia. National Park Service

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• Explore the Historic Dyea TownsiteHike · 1-2 Hours · 9.6 mi from camp

  During the gold rush Dyea was a bustling town situated at the start of the Chilkoot trail. National Park Service

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• Laughton Glacier TrailheadTrailhead · 8.4 mi from campShow on map
• Lost Lake TrailheadTrailhead · 8.4 mi from campShow on map
• Denver Glacier TrailheadTrailhead · 9.7 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Best photo of train with mountain backdropViewpoint · 6.9 mi from campShow on map
• Goat LakeViewpoint · 7.5 mi from campShow on map
• Pitchfork FallsWaterfall · 8.2 mi from campShow on map
• Lower Reid FallsWaterfall · 11.4 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.