Sheep Camp

Overview

At mile 13 (km 20.9), Sheep Camp is the last campground on the U.S. side of the Chilkoot Trail before the Chilkoot Pass and border. As a result, it is popular in peak months and can be fully booked.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Sites

27 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 Sheep 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 · 0.1 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 · 10.6 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 · 11.2 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 · 8.9 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Best photo of train with mountain backdropViewpoint · 7.4 mi from campShow on map
• Goat LakeViewpoint · 8.6 mi from campShow on map
• Pitchfork FallsWaterfall · 9.2 mi from campShow on map
• Lower Reid FallsWaterfall · 12.8 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Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date.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.