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ALASKA HIGHWAY IN THE YUKON: British Columbia border to Whitehorse YUKON RV PARKS AND CAMPGROUNDS See the Yukon Page for an overview of routes. Watson Lake is famous for its Signpost Forest, started by an Illinois soldier in 1942 and now totaling about 60,000 signs. Bring your own, or make one at the Visitors Centre. The Centre also has an interesting highway construction exhibit. Right across the street from the Signpost Forest is the Northern Lights Centre, a planetarium dedicated to the northern lights phenomena. Admission charged.   At Watson Lake, the Campbell Highway swings north and west and runs parallel the Alaska Highway through the eastern Yukon. The Campbell Hwy ends at Carmacks, on the Klondike Highway north of Whitehorse. The route traces a network of trading posts established by Robert Campbell in the 1840s, ending at the Yukon River. The highway follows a series of river valleys, with the Pelly Mountains to the south. The road surface is mostly gravel from Watson Lake to Ross River, then pavement to Carmacks. At Ross River, the CANOL Road offers a 137 mile link back to the Alaska Highway. This road is not recommended for vehicles other than pickups and vans. See notes below. The Nahanni Range Road at mile 69 is subject to slides and washouts, and is not recommended for tourist travel. Inquire at Watson Lake for latest conditions. If the tungsten mine reopens there will be large ore trucks on the road. Although the Campbell Highway offers a relatively remote view of the interior, it should not be considered an equal to the Alaska Highway in terms of scenery or services. YT campgrounds are located driving west from Watson Lake at miles 51.8 (Simpson Lake), 108.9 (Frances Lake), 233.5 (Lapie Canyon), Faro (city and private), 268.4 (Johnson Lake), 300.1 (Little Salmon Lake), 347.3 (Frenchman Lake and Nunatak to north). The road follows the Yukon River for the last forty miles or so; a particularly scenic area that sees few visitors. The Alaska Highway continues following rivers west of Watson Lake. Twelve miles west is the junction with the Cassiar Highway, a must-see alternative for returning to Prince George via the Cassiar/Yellowhead route. Stop and take the short walk to the Rancheria Falls. The divide at Historical Mile 721 separates the Mackenzie and Yukon river systems, and all rivers west of the divide flow to the Pacific Ocean. Interesting attractions along the way include the museum and lake at Teslin, a side trip to Atlin, the gold rush heritage of Skagway and the White Pass Route, Whitehorse, the Klondike Highway to Dawson City, the Haines Highway, Kluane Lake with the adjacent National Park, and the long stretch of wilderness leading to the Alaska border. The last 100 mile stretch of highway in Canada is subject to damage from frost heaving. Expect construction close to Kluane Lake. Some new sections are already deteriorating. Always stop at the Visitors Centre in Whitehorse to ask about road conditions, forest fire activity, and service availability along the Alaska Highway and Klondike Loop routes. NOTE: This list uses Historical Miles, which vary from "actual miles" due to over fifty years of straightening and rerouting. The deviation at Watson Lake, YT, is about 22 miles (Historical Mile 635 vs. Actual Mile 613). Posts along the road are marked in kilometers. One kilometer equals .6 miles. The BC/YT border is crossed seven times, beginning at mile 589. The official border is at mile 627. The final crossing is at mile 776 (Morley River). Remember, in Canada it is illegal to camp or park overnight in rest areas or turnouts unless otherwise posted. Many campgrounds, identified with BOLD CAPITALS, have purchased advertising on this site. Their support makes this site, and our annual 15,000 mile trip, possible. Please use their services, and be sure to mention that you saw their KARO Enterprises web site ad. Drive with your headlights on at all times. To use a government campsite you must purchase a permit before going to the site, and deposit it in the box when you self-register. Permits are available at private RV parks, businesses, visitor centres, and government offices. Fee was raised from $8 to $12 in 2002 (CN$). Mile 594: The Iron Creek culvert, world's largest, washed out in June, 2001 and was replaced with a Bailey Bridge within two days. Mile 596: IRON CREEK LODGE (867) 536-2266 Comfortable motel accommodations, private baths. Full and partial hookups, dry sites, tent sites, showers, laundry, sanidump, gas, welding, hiking, playground. Our full-menu restaurant features hearty, home-cooked meals, fresh bread and pastries. Busses and caravans welcome. Restaurant seats 50. Great rainbow fishing. Dine overlooking our beautiful lake. Was closed in 2007. 2008 status unknown. Mile 629: Lucky Lake Day Use picnic area Mile 633: CAMPGROUND SERVICES RV PARK (867) 536-7448 Featuring 140 level, treed, secure sites. Manager on duty 24 hours. Full and partial hookups, pull-throughs, tents, showers, laundry, sanidump, gas, diesel, propane, licensed mechanic, tire sales and repairs. Recreation on site. Complete food market. Your first stop entering Watson lake from the east. Box 826, Watson Lake, YT Y0A 1C0 E-mail Mile 635: DOWNTOWN RV PARK (867) 536-2646 Located at the center of downtown Watson Lake near the shore of Wye Lake. Shirley and Archie Tannock (new owners in 2002) invite you to park your RV at a full service campground within easy walking distance of all attractions, facilities, and services. We feature long pull-throughs, showers, laundry, and free RV wash for guests. Nearby attractions include the Signpost Forest, the new Northern Lights Centre, the Alaska Highway Interpretive Centre, Wye Lake Park, and area fishing, hiking, and, golf. Swim in Lucky Lake, a few miles east of town. Whitehorse is nearly 300 miles west, so spend some time resting up, checking your vehicle, and replenishing supplies. The friendly folks at DOWNTOWN RV will help you find everything you need. Write: Box 300, Watson Lake, Yukon, Y0A 1C0 Mile 635: Junction with Campbell Highway. TAGS RV PARK 536-2051 New in 2007, beghind the Tag's Gas Station. RV gas and diesel discounts! Full service RV park, showers, laundry, pull-throughs. Mile 638: Watson Lake Recreation Park and YT Campground Mile 642: Green Valley RV Park (867) 536-2276 Store only open in 2005. 2008 status unknown.  Mile 649: Junction with Cassiar Highway, a 446-mile long road to the Yellowhead Highway. Check gas supply if headed south! Mile 649: Junction 37 Services (867) 536-2794 Full hookups, pull-throughs, tents, rooms, meals, showers, laundry, sanidump, gas, propane, repairs, tires, towing, ice, store. Cassiar Hwy. info. Mile 650: NUGGET CITY (867) 536-2307 Km 1003 BABY NUGGET RV PARK, WOLF IT DOWN RESTAURANT, NORTHERN BEAVER POST Come and visit one of the most exciting places on the Alaska Highway. Let our family history in gold and jade mining, jewelry design, and stone cutting, make your visit a memorable one. This is the largest family owned gift shop on the Alaska Highway. Our new RV and camping facilities offer 100 sites with hookups, showers, laundry, and a restaurant featuring home cooking and baking. A gas bar and service centre opened late in 2007 season. Roger the door carver is on site and is a licensed mechanic. For more information about NUGGET CITY link to our web page (above). E-mail us. Mile 710: RANCHERIA HOTEL-MOTEL (867) 851-6456 Historic Rancheria Lodge welcomes you to enjoy our licensed dining room and cocktail lounge. Our campground has 53 RV sites, 20 with partial hookups, and a sanidump. Tent site are also available, along with showers and laundry. We have modern motel rooms, and sell gas, diesel, propane, and tires. Ask for directions to Rancheria Falls, hiking, fishing, exploring. Only a few miles from the continental divide. Click on name for more info. New managers. E-mail   Mile 718: Rancheria Falls recreation site. Hiking trail.       Mile 721: CONTINENTAL DIVIDE (867) 851-6451 Located on the Upper Rancheria River, less than a mile from the divide between the Mackenzie and Yukon River systems. Our cafe features breakfast all day, home cooked favorites, ice cream, and fresh home baking. Take home a memory from our one-of-a-kind gift store. The RV park has serviced and dry sites, tenting, laundromat, showers, sanidump. New facilities added for 2003 season. Tired of camping? Sleep in one of our super clean and comfortable rooms. Relax in our pub with satellite TV, happy hour, and darts. Close to excellent Dolly and grayling fishing; Pacific and Arctic watersheds. RACE TRAC gas bar. Bus tours welcome with reservations. Write Mile 721, Swift River, Alaska Highway, Yukon, Y0A 1B0 Mile 745: Campground on west end of Swan Lake is base camp for Russell Cummins Outfitting, providing fly-in trophy hunting and fishing access to 3,000 square miles of Northern British Columbia wilderness. Gate is sometimes shut when horses are loose. The new Yukon phone no. is 867-851-6406. Mile 778: Morley River Lodge Closed Mile 797: DAWSON PEAKS RESORT & RV PARK (867) 390-2244 FAX: 390-2310 Dawson Peaks Northern Resort is located seven miles south of Teslin on the shore of Moberly Bay, Teslin Lake. We offer a wide range of quality outdoor activities custom tailored to your vacation needs. Please stop and visit with us. The coffee is always on and the conversation is always interesting. Complete RV and camping facilities, pull-throughs, deluxe lakeshore cabins and motel. Restaurant, showers, sanidump. High-speed Internet. Click on our name above to link to our web site. Write: Box 80 - km 1281 Alaska Highway, Teslin, Yukon Y0A 1B0 Toll Free: 866-402-2244 E-Mail us. Mile 804: Yukon Motel (867) 290-2575 Full & partial hookups, tents, pull-throughs, rooms, restaurant, showers, laundry, sanidump, gas, boat rental, river trips, wildlife display. Mile 804: TOTEM POLE (867) 390-2752 Park your RV in our spacious lot within easy walking distance of all Teslin services and attractions. Pull-throughs and tent sites available. Our unique gift shop features local crafts, souvenirs, confectionery, fishing gear & licenses, videos. Game room, arcade, pool tables. New slushie machine! Write Box 235, Teslin, Yukon Y0A 1B0 Mile 812: Mukluk Annie's Salmon Bake (867) 390-2600 Partial hookup and dry sites, tent areas, pull-throughs, cabins, restaurant, showers, laundry, sanidump, salmon bake, houseboat rides, gifts, RV wash w/meal. Mile 813: Teslin Lake YT Campground Mile 836: Junction with the South CANOL Road, a 137 mile link to the Campbell Highway at Ross River. Camping is available at miles 42. 48, and 101. This road is not recommended for rigs larger than pickup campers or vans. The route is narrow, hilly, winding, muddy in parts, and studded with projecting rocks. Stop at Johnson's Crossing to ask about road conditions, check your vehicle, and fill your tank before setting out. Mile 836: JOHNSON'S CROSSING CAMPGROUND SERVICES  (867) 390-2607 Located on the west bank of the Teslin River, our full service RV park features spacious, treed and shady pull-throughs, full hookups w/30 amp electric, or 15 amp partial hookup sites. There is a new wash house with hot showers, laundromat, and sanidump. New motel with clean, comfortable lodging. Restaurant featuring hot and cold deli. Eat in or take out. In-store bakery featuring our world famous cinnamon buns, turnovers, butter tarts, meat pies, and three kinds of fresh bread. Shop for groceries, confectioneries, gifts & souvenirs, sweatshirts and T-shirts, books and pamphlets. Take a photo of the scenic Teslin River Bridge from our veranda. We have complete CANOL Road information, and will point you towards excellent fishing for king salmon (August) lake trout (May-July), Arctic grayling, northern, inconnu, and whitefish. Boat launch five minutes away.  Open year round. KM 1347 Alaska Highway, Johnson's Crossing, YT Y1A 9Z0 (Oct-April): Box 658, Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 (250) 774-2067 Click on name above to link to web site. New owner 2006. Mile 849: Squanga Lake YT Campground. Forest fire below seen from the lake in morning. Thunderstorms started 45 fires in the Yukon over night while we were in Atlin, 2000. Mile 866: Jakes Corner: Junction with Tagish Road and Atlin Road. Gas and diesel. Mile 879: LAKEVIEW MARINA (867) 660-4045 Located on the shore of panoramic Marsh Lake, Lakeview offers a 34- site RV campground with 18 full hookup sites, showers, laundry, and sanidump. Rent a boat or launch your own to explore the Southern Lakes Chain to Racine Falls, or head north as far as Miles Canyon, near Whitehorse. Fish for lake trout, northern pike, and grayling. Stop by just to check things out! One hour east of Whitehorse and three hours from Skagway. P.O. Box 4759, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 4N6 Continues on the GREATER WHITEHORSE page. Heading east, scroll up. RETURN TO TOP