RV Travel in the Yukon: Campgrounds, Hookups, and Everything In Between

The Yukon is one of the best RV destinations in North America — vast distances, dramatic scenery, and campgrounds that put you right in the middle of it. With a little planning, travelling the territory by RV is one of the great freedoms of northern road travel.  ## Where to camp The Yukon government operates more than 40 territorial campgrounds along the highway system, from basic wilderness sites to larger lakeside parks. They are simple — pit toilets, fire pits, firewood, water, and not much else — but they are inexpensive and beautifully located. You pay a small per-night fee, usually by self-registration at the site; check [Yukon.ca camping](https://yukon.ca/en/outdoor-recreation-and-wildlife/camping) for current rates and the handful of campgrounds (including Tombstone Mountain) that take [online reservations](https://yukon.ca/en/outdoor-recreation-and-wildlife/camping/campsite-reservations). Most territorial campgrounds are first-come, first-served. For full hookups — power, water, sewer, dump stations, laundry, wifi — you'll want private RV parks, which cluster around Whitehorse, Watson Lake, Dawson City, and Haines Junction. ## When to go July and August are peak season: long days, warm weather, and the busiest campgrounds. Popular sites near Whitehorse and along the [Klondike Highway](/blog/klondike-highway-skagway-to-dawson) can fill by mid-afternoon, so arrive early or build in flexibility. Late May to June and September are quieter, cheaper, and often just as beautiful — though some services reduce hours after Labour Day.  ## Practical notes for the North - **Tires take a beating.** The [Alaska Highway](/blog/alaska-highway-complete-guide) is paved but can throw sharp rocks, and any gravel side road (the [Dempster](/blog/driving-dempster-highway) above all) is hard on rubber. Carry two full-size spares if you're towing. - **Fuel planning matters.** Distances between stations can exceed 100 km. Top up whenever you pass a pump. - **Dump stations** are available in most towns and many territorial campgrounds; plan your grey and black water around them. - **Bears are real.** Keep a clean camp, store food securely, and never leave food or scented items outside. - **Mosquitoes and black flies** peak in June and July. Screens, repellent, and a head net make life bearable. - **Long daylight** in June (up to 19+ hours near Dawson) is wonderful but can wreck your sleep — bring blackout blinds. ## Where to point the rig Classic Yukon RV routes include the [Alaska Highway](/blog/alaska-highway-complete-guide) across to Kluane, the [Klondike Highway](/blog/klondike-highway-skagway-to-dawson) north to [Dawson City](/blog/dawson-city-48-hours), and — for the truly prepared — the [Dempster](/blog/driving-dempster-highway) toward the Arctic. New to the territory? Start with [Five Things First-Time Yukon Visitors Always Get Wrong](/blog/five-mistakes-first-time-yukon-visitors). --- ## See Also on TheKlondike.net - [The Alaska Highway: A Complete Guide](/blog/alaska-highway-complete-guide) - [The Klondike Highway: From Skagway to Dawson City](/blog/klondike-highway-skagway-to-dawson) - [What It's Like to Drive the Dempster Highway](/blog/driving-dempster-highway) - [Five Things First-Time Yukon Visitors Always Get Wrong](/blog/five-mistakes-first-time-yukon-visitors)