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Pine Lake
Overview
Pine Lake Campground offers a serene lakeside experience just outside the village of Haines Junction in the Yukon. Situated along the historic Alaska Highway, this park serves as a popular resting spot for travelers heading toward Alaska or exploring the vast wilderness of the North. It provides a peaceful, natural setting where the mountains meet the water, offering a true sense of the Yukon’s rugged beauty without being too far from local services and supplies.
Location & Surroundings
The park is located approximately 6.5 kilometers east of Haines Junction, tucked away on the shores of Pine Lake. The surrounding landscape is dominated by the majestic peaks of the St. Elias Mountains, providing a dramatic backdrop for every campsite. Because it is part of the Yukon Parks system, the area is rich with boreal forest greenery, creating a quiet buffer from the main highway and fostering a deep connection with the local environment.
Amenities & Park Features
As a rustic territory park, Pine Lake focuses on providing essential features for the self-contained RVer. Guests can enjoy well-maintained cook shelters and communal fire pits. The park includes a sandy swimming beach, which is a rarity in the north, and a dedicated boat launch for those looking to get out on the water. While there are no power or water hookups, the spacious sites accommodate most rigs and offer a playground for families traveling with children. Facilities include:
- Picnic tables and fire rings at every site
- Hand pump for non-potable water
- Clean pit toilets throughout the grounds
- Dedicated boat launch and dock
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Adventure seekers will appreciate the proximity to Kluane National Park and Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its massive glaciers and high peaks. The Pine Lake Trail offers an easy walk along the lakeshore, perfect for bird watching and photography. Additionally, the nearby town of Haines Junction provides access to the Da Kų Cultural Centre, where visitors can learn about the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations history and local cultural significance.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is ideal for travelers who prefer a scenic, rustic atmosphere over a paved resort experience. It is a perfect match for families who want to enjoy lake activities like swimming and paddleboarding during the long Yukon summer days. Nature enthusiasts and photographers will find the mountain vistas and lakeside sunsets irresistible, making it a must-stop for those traversing the Alaska Highway who value quiet evenings under the midnight sun.
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User Reviews
Maggie Wagner
Clean, quiet, and well maintained campground, conveniently located off the highway (without took much road noise). Seems to be plenty of spaces, which were well spaced with ample tree coverage. Nearby lake was stunning in fall colors! Was only disappointed to find that there was no potable water available at the campground.
Andrew Erickson
Nice dry camping, $20 per night. Trees between sites. Host on duty when we came in. Starlink worked, not much sun. We walked on the short trail by the lake and the paved trail along the Alaska highway.
cindra dozeman
Love the location and setting. Quiet and beautiful.
Mick Williams
We had made reservations in advance and pulled into this Yukon Territorial Campground (CG), conveniently located just off the Alaska Highway near Haines Junction. We backed into Site 27, a long and wide gravel pad with plenty of room for our rig, a large picnic table, and a fire pit. All sites at this CG are dry camping only—no hookups—but the beauty and layout more than make up for the lack of services. There are a mix of back-in and pull-through sites, many of which can accommodate larger RVs. Our loop had several big rigs parked comfortably during our stay. There’s no dump station on-site, but two gas stations in Haines Junction (about 10 minutes away) offer free dump access with a fuel fill-up. Water is available in-season at the entrance via a shared spigot. There’s Wifi at the little “Camp Host” structure at the front of the CG, so campers with reservations can get online. We had no cell service on Verizon or T-Mobile, but we were able to position our Starlink for a clean sky view, which worked well throughout our stay. A wooden boardwalk ran from behind our site down to the swimming beach on Pine Lake, which features a small playground, dock, boat ramp, and lovely views of the surrounding mountains. Half the CG is reservable, with the other half first-come, first-served. Free firewood is provided (you'll need to split the logs yourself), and the sites are generously spaced out, offering a peaceful and private setting. Vault toilets were clean and well-maintained. Be sure to stop by the Kluane National Park and Reserve Visitor Centre in Haines Junction for great info on local trails, wildlife, and things to do in the area. The town also offers basic amenities, including gas/diesel, a small grocery/convenience store, and a few restaurants—enough to restock before heading northwest. Beaver Creek, YT (near the Alaska border) has fuel but no grocery or convenience store, so plan ahead.We stayed three nights and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. This is easily one of the best CGs we've stayed in to date, and it’s made us rethink how often we stay in Canadian Territorial Parks. We'll definitely be seeking more of these out on our return trip from Alaska.
Michael Hoffmann
Beautiful camp ground with really nice sites that are private. Comes with free fire wood and a really nice playground, swim beach, dock, and boardwalk down by the lake. Online reservation are also really nice.