ATLIN ROAD RV PARKS AND CAMPGROUNDS
From Jake's Corner at mile 866, the Atlin Road runs 60 miles to the small artist's colony of Atlin. The town sits beside scenic Atlin Lake, with the view across the lake dominated by Birch Mountain, the highest peak to rise out of a fresh water lake in the world (6,755'). Houseboat rentals, fly-in fishing charters, and dinner cruises are available. Atlin Provincial Park, at the south end of the lake, is accessible only by boat or air. The road to Atlin skirts Little Atlin Lake. The first 40 miles are gravel, and conditions vary according to weather and maintenance schedules, The last 20 miles are new black top. The two Provincial Park campgrounds are small and well off the main road. There is a rest area with camp sites along the lake on the right. The campsites south of Atlin are one or two site mud holes with one toilet. Very difficult to get in and out of, but some are lakefront locations. The two roads out of Atlin offer scenery and wildlife viewing. Watch for a waterfalls below and south of Discovery Road at mile 3.5. Also note the many piles of gravel left by gold dredges. Just past the falls look for Spruce Creek Road, a rough route to commercial gold mines and recreational panning areas. Because the mountain scenery is all to the west and across the lake, you should plan to go to Atlin on a clear day with minimal haze.
Mile 1.1: Junction with TAGISH ROAD, a shortcut to Skagway via Carcross and the Klondike Highway
Mile 7.8: Pride of the Yukon RV Park (867) 668-3596 Closed in 2002
Mile 16.4: Snafu YT Campground
Mile 20.4: Tarfu YT Campground
Mile 23.6: THE HITCHING POST was sold in 2001 and is presently a private residence. The new owner hasn't decided if she wants to reopen as a B&B/campground. Please respect her privacy.
Mile 32.8: Small YT Campsite/rest area
Mile 58: Atlin, BC
Norseman Adventures Ltd. RV Park (250) 651-7535 Partial hookup and dry sites on lake in Atlin, houseboat rentals, tours, charters
Pine Creek Community Campground, mile 1.6, Warm Bay Road
There are several very small, rustic, campsites south of Atlin on Warm Bay Road at miles 12, 14, and 16. On Discovery Road, to the east, there is a small campsite at Surprise Lake. The B&B on Surprise Lake is closed and now a private residence.