Basic Information

Park Ranger talks to visitors at an outdoor table — Immerse yourself in gold rush history on your visit to the park
NPS/Kelsey Graczyk

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park commemorates the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-98. As tens of thousands of people made their way to Dawson City, YT they brought EuroAmerican culture, created boomtowns and lasting transportation routes, and changed the landscape forever.

During the winter months (October to April) Skagway is a quiet community and our operations are reduced. Please visit our Operating Hours & Seasons for the hours and dates of our Visitor Center, administrative offices, and museums as the dates and hours vary for each.

Start planning your trip with the basics:

Within Skagway the park operates multiple museums and visitor contact stations. There are three distinct units of Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in Alaska. To learn more visit the park units page. The physical address for the park's visitor center and headquarters is:

Today the park is made of four units, three in Alaska and one in Seattle, Washington. In Alaska most people visit the Skagway Historic District, others hike the Chilkoot Trail in the Dyea-Chilkoot Trail unit, and many visitors experience the scenic White Pass unit by train or highway tour.

During the summer months (early May to late-September) Skagway is a major cruise ship port. Skagway can see up to 11,000 visitors a day with at least one ship arriving every day.

During the winter months (October to April) Skagway is a quiet community. Some people visit during these months, however, these visitors make up only a fraction of the total numbers. Planning a visit October to April? Check out the visiting in winter page.