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National Park Service (NPS) regulations applicable to the protection and equitable public use of units of the National Park System grant specified authorities to a park superintendent to allow or restrict certain activities. 36 CFR § 1.7(4)(b) – “…the superintendent shall compile in writing all the designations, closures, permit requirements and other restrictions imposed under discretionary authority. This compilation shall be updated annually and made available to the public upon request.” NPS regulations are found in Titles 36 and 43 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and created under authority and responsibility granted the Secretary of Interior in Titles 16 and 54 of the United States Code. The following compendium comprises a listing of NPS regulations where the superintendent has exercised discretionary authority to make designations or impose public use restrictions or conditions in park areas. The applicability and scope of the compendium is articulated in 36 CFR Sections 1.2 and 13.2, and 43 CFR Section 36.1. A complete and accurate picture of regulations governing use and protection of Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park can only be gained by viewing this compendium in context with the full body of applicable regulations found in Titles 36 and 43 CFR. That is, unless otherwise stated, the regulatory provisions herein apply in addition to the requirements contained in 36 and 43 CFR, since the compendium only addresses restrictions imposed under the discretionary authority of the superintendent, or regulations which authorize special designations, closures, or other use limits. The use of this compendium, in conjunction with park brochures, maps, signs, and other media will provide a clear understanding of park rules and regulations for both the National Park Service employees and park visitors. Your comments and suggestions are welcome. Send Comments To: Superintendent
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park P.O. Box 517 Skagway, AK 99840
36 CFR §1.6 Activities That Require a PermitTITLE 36 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS 1.6(f) Compilation of activities requiring a permitThe following is a compilation of those activities for which a permit from the superintendent is required:Designated areas for collection of dead wood on the gorund for firewood. Dead wood on the ground may be collected for use as fuel for campfires within the park. This requirement is intended to protect standing vegetation from use as firewood.
All edible fruits, berries, and nuts may be gathered by hand for personal consumption. See also 36 CFR Part 13.1404 regarding the collection of mushrooms. These limitations are intended to identify items that can be harvested for personal use without damaging the health of these species or derogation of other park resources. All areas are designated as open for fishing from motor road bridges and boat docks.
Individuals are authorized to possess firearms in NPS areas in accordance with applicable state and federal law. With the exception of public use cabins, possession of firearms is prohibited in federally owned or leased buildings. The laws regarding discharge of firearms remain unchanged.
(1) Definition: A bear resistant container (BRC) means an item constructed to prevent access by a bear. BRC’s include—
The intent of these designations is to prevent bears and other wildlife from obtaining and habituating to food and garbage, thus protecting wildlife and park visitors alike. We strongly recommend that dishes and cooking equipment be securely stored; but clean and odor free items are not required to be stored in secure containers. Ice chests and coolers, tents, dry bags or stuff sacks, plastic packing boxes (Totes, Action Packers, etc.) and unmodified kayaks are not generally approved as BRC. The park provides bear poles and/or storage lockers at each campsite along the Chilkoot trail and at a central location in the Dyea Campground. State or local fire burn bans are automatically adopted under this section unless the superintendent determines the ban is not necessary in park areas.
Wood fires are permitted in the provided fire rings in the Dyea Campground or the stoves provided in warming shelters at Finnegan’s Point, Canyon City, Pleasant Camp and Sheep Camp warming shelters. All trash (tin foil, burnt food, glass, cans) must be removed from the fire site after use. These requirements are intended to ensure that wood sources are not depleted, to minimize the risk of human caused wildfires and prevent the accumulation of trash in fire rings and stoves. Restrooms are provided in Skagway and outhouses at the developed areas in Dyea
(campground and picnic area, Chilkoot Trailhead, Slide Cemetery, and Dyea Town Site). This requirement is intended to ensure that proper disposal of human waste occurs in frequently visited public areas. Outhouses are provided at the designated backcountry campsites; otherwise human feces must be either packed out or deposited in a “cathole” dug 6-8 inches deep in soil at least 100 feet from any water source, shoreline, campsite or trail. When the ground is frozen, human feces must be disposed over at least 100 feet from any water source and covered with snow or packed out.
Tissue paper and sanitary items should be packed out or burned when fire hazard is low. The intent of these conditions is to provide for healthy, sanitary and visually aesthetic environments as well as to protect natural resources. All roads and parking areas open to motor vehicle traffic are open to skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, and other similar winter sports. All park offices and visitor facilities are closed to smoking. Smoking is prohibited within 100 feet of the park fuel storage facilities. These restrictions are intended to protect public safety from fire or explosion around fuel storage facilities. Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigs, are included in the above restrictions. Chilkoot trail user vehicles may be left parked at the designated overnight parking area near Dyea Ranger Station while hiking the trail.
The intent is to allow hikers to leave their vehicles at the trailhead in excess of the 24-hr property restriction. It is unlawful for any person to use or consume any alcoholic beverage on federally owned property open to the public within the business district of the city, except those premises covered by a liquor control license issued by the state authorizing the sale and consumption of alcohol within those premises. "Business district" is defined as the area located between First Avenue and Seventh Avenue, from Spring Street west to State Street.
The areas designated on Maps 1a and 1b (Appendix 1) are open to First Amendment demonstrations by groups involving 25 or fewer persons without a permit. Demonstrations involving twenty-six or more individuals must have a permit issued by the superintendent.
Designated areas for sale and distribution of printed matter and other message-bearing items for First Amendment purposes The area designated on Map 1a (Appendix 1) is open to sale and distribution of printed matter and other message-bearing items without a permit as defined by 36 CFR 2.52(a) when conducted by 25 or fewer persons. Activities must not block ingress or egress to buildings or roadways. Sale or distribution of printed matter and other message-bearing items conducted by 26 or more individuals must have a permit issued by the Superintendent.Groups of 25 people or smaller are not required to obtain a permit for these First Amendment activities but are required to remain within the designated demonstration area. This update brings the compendium language current with the 83 FR 2069 revision to 36 CFR 2.52 revision effective February 15, 2018. All areas of the park, except for campgrounds, roads, picnic areas, and other park developed areas, are open to scattering of ashes without a permit.
3.12(a) Water skiing: designated waters.
No areas designated open.
A permit is required from the superintendent before sunken, grounded, or disabled vessels may be removed from waters within NPS administered areas except when the operator is able to remove or repair the vessel on site safely and without potential for damage to resources.
This requirement allows the superintendent to establish terms and conditions for salvage operations as necessary to protect resources and provide for public safety. 4.11(a) Load weight and size limits: permit requirements and restrictive conditions
Vehicles over 26 feet are restricted from travel on the park road between Dyea Road and Nelson Slough, except as otherwise specifically approved in advance by the superintendent. The restriction on vehicle length is intended to preserve the safety of other drivers, pedestrians, equestrians, and bicyclists on the unpaved, narrow, winding roads which have restricted sight-distances, clearances for parking, and turning radii. The park road between Dyea Road and Nelson Slough is limited to a maximum speed of 15 mph.
A reduced speed limit near Dyea is for public safety. Pedestrians and bicyclists often use the roadway and visibility is limited due to road design and vegetation. Dyea Road, Dyea Historic Townsite Road, Slide Cemetery Access Road, Dyea Historic Townsite trails, Chilkoot Trail, Lost Lake Trail 4.30(i)(7) Electric bicycle use restrictions/conditions. No additional restrictions or conditions in areas designated as open to electric bicycle use. See 36 CFR 4.30(i) for more information. All areas are open to hitchhiking.
13.50 Closures and restrictions Consumption of food and beverages in park buildings. Eating and drinking are not permitted in exhibit display areas in park buildings, nor in the visitor center auditorium without specific authorization from the superintendent. The intent is to protect exhibit displays, floor coverings, and upholstery from damages which might accompany unsupervised use. Launching, landing, or operating an unmanned aircraft from or on lands and waters administered by the National Park Service within the boundaries Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is prohibited except as approved in writing by the superintendent. The term "unmanned aircraft" means a device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the device, and the associated operational elements and components that are required for the pilot or system operator in command to operate or control the device (such as cameras, sensors, communication links). This term includes all types of devices that meet this definition (e.g., model airplanes, quadcopters, drones) that are used for any purpose, including for recreation or commerce. In Park areas where use of model aircraft for hobbyist or recreational use has been previously authorized, such use may continue under a permit issued by the superintendent. This restriction does not affect the primary jurisdiction of the Federal Aviation Administration over the National Airspace System. Use or possession of domestic goats or sheep within NPS administered areas is prohibited.
Use or possession of llamas, alpacas, or any other domestic animal of the Camelidae or Bovidae Family within NPS administered areas is prohibited, except as pack animals in accordance with written authorization from the superintendent. In early 2021 the United States District Court for the District of Columbia issued a decision in the Price v. Barr case that invalidated existing laws for managing commercial filming in national park areas. The US Department of Justice appealed the District Court’s decision and on August 23, 2022, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued a decision reversing the order of the District Court. The statute and regulations that governed commercial filming before the Price v Barr decision are once again in effect. 13.1402(a) Klondike Gold Rush: designated camping areas
Camping is authorized in the following areas pursuant to a permit:
Dyea Campground –From the Friday preceding Memorial Day through Labor Day all campers must register and make payment for use of park campsites. Campsite occupancy is limited to two cars or four motorcycles, and eight persons. The designated group site occupancy is limited to twelve people. All Chilkoot Trail Backcountry Camps – Between the dates of June 1 and September 13, all campers must obtain a backcountry use permit and make payment for use of campsites along the trail. Campsite occupancy is limited to two tents and/or six persons. All Chilkoot Trail Backcountry Camps – Between the dates of September 14 through October 31 and April 15 through May 31, all campers on the Chilkoot Trail must register for use of campsites along the trail. Permit requirements are intended to allow staff to accurately monitor compliance with camping conditions. Limits on the party size are intended to prevent impacts from overuse of limited facilities which are designed and provided for recreational occupancy within a prepared site. Registration requirements are intended to allow staff to accurately track visitor use patterns, assist with information gathering in case of an emergency and monitor compliance with camping conditions. Edible mushrooms may be gathered by hand for personal consumption. The quantity gathered by any individual must not exceed three (3) gallons during any 24-hour period. This designation is made pursuant to a determination that such collections by hand for personal consumption will not adversely affect park wildlife nor the perpetuation of the subject species, nor otherwise adversely affect other park resources. 36.11(c) Temporary closures to the use of snow machines for traditional activities The superintendent will notify the public when snow cover is adequate in the Dyea Historic Townsite (Appendix 2) to allow snow machine use each winter season. The public will also be notified of any changes in conditions (inadequate snow cover) resulting in any temporary closures or restrictions on snow machine use and or reopenings following such temporary closures or restrictions. The use of snow machines for other activities is prohibited pursuant to 36 CFR 2.18(c).
A permit is required from the superintendent before downed aircraft may be salvaged and removed from the park; violation of the terms and conditions of the permit is prohibited.
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Last updated: July 17, 2024