No public access on the U.S. side of the Chilkoot Trail past mile 4.0. Permitted overnight camping is only for the Canadian side of the Trail – Reservations will open in May for the 2025 hiking season. More
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:
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park 291 Broadway Skagway, AK99840
Park headquarters and visitor center are located at 2nd and Broadway in Skagway, Alaska.
To get to Skagway by car: you can access the park via the Alaska Marine Highway or the South Klondike Highway. By plane: you can fly into the Skagway Airport. By water: You can visit the park by cruise ship, tour boat, or ferry. The park visitor center is less than half a mile from all docks.
Jeff. Smiths Parlor Museum, Visitor Center, and Moore House Museum are closed from September 30- April 30. Visitor Center Museum is open daily until Oct. 23. Oct. 24- Nov.16 the museum is available Monday-Friday. Nov. 17-Feb. 28 can accessed by apt. only.
Standard Hours
Every Day:9:00 AM–4:30 PM
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is open year-round. Visitor services and access to historic buildings are most abundant early May through late September. Limited services are offered October 1 through late April by appointment only.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Winter Hours
October 1–April 30
Every Day:Closed
Jeff. Smiths Parlor Museum, Visitor Center, and Moore House Museum are closed from September 30- April 30. Visitor Center Museum is open daily until Oct. 23. Oct. 24- Nov.16 the museum is available Monday-Friday. Nov. 17-Feb. 28 can accessed by apt. only.
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Columbus Day
October 13, 2025
Closed
Veterans Day
November 11, 2025
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Skagway has a highly variable climate with frequent rain and high winds. Average temperatures May through September range from 47-60ºF. Average temperatures October through April range from 28-38ºF.
Entrance Fee-free
This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required.
The visitor center is located in the historic White Pass & Yukon Route depot. Talk to a ranger, learn about daily programs, watch park film "Gold Fever: Race to the Klondike," and more. Restrooms, water stations, and benches are available for visitors.
Closed today
Current Hours ( Winter Hours)
October 6–April 27
Every Day:Closed
October 26 to April 1, museum access is available Monday - Friday by appointment only. Please email KLGO_information@nps.gov or call 907-983-9200 to make an appointment.
Standard Hours
Every Day:9:00 AM–4:30 PM
The visitor center at 2nd and Broadway is open daily from May through September.
From October to April, limited visitor services are available through the park administrative offices Monday through Friday.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Visitor Center Spring Hours
April 27–April 30
Sunday and Monday:10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Tuesday-Saturday:10:00 AM–2:00 AM
Visitor Center Museum will be open 9am to 4pm
Winter Hours
October 6–April 27
Every Day:Closed
October 26 to April 1, museum access is available Monday - Friday by appointment only. Please email KLGO_information@nps.gov or call 907-983-9200 to make an appointment.
Cruise Ships in Port
October 22–October 23
Sunday-Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday and Thursday:9:00 AM–4:30 PM
Friday and Saturday:Closed
Visitor Center will be open on days with cruise ships in port from October 6-23. October 24-late April, the Visitor Center will be closed.
Open daily Memorial Day to Labor Day, this is the registration and information center for the Chilkoot Trail. Stop by to pick up your Chilkoot Trail permit, see the bear awareness video, and get your trail orientation. During permit season, regularly scheduled orientations are at 8am, 10am, noon, 2pm, and 4pm daily.
Closed today
Current Hours (Closed in the Winter)
September 13–May 26
Every Day:Closed
Standard Hours
Every Day:1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Open daily Memorial Day to Labor Day, this is the registration and information center for the Chilkoot Trail. Stop by to pick up your Chilkoot Trail permit, see the bear awareness video, and get your trail orientation.
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park's Administrative Offices are located upstairs from the park museum.
Administrative Office Summer Hours: Monday-Friday 9 am -4:30 pm. Winter Hours: Monday - Friday 10 am - 4 pm. Closed Federal holidays.
Closed today
Sunday:Closed
Monday and Tuesday:10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 PM–4:00 PM
Thursday and Friday:10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Summer Hours: Monday-Friday 9 am -4:30 pm.
Winter Hours: Monday - Friday 10 am - 4 pm.
Closed Federal holidays.
Public WiFi is not available.
The park does not provide public wifi. Within the Skagway Historic District (SHD) there are several businesses that have wifi for a small fee or with a purchase at their establishment. The only "free" wifi in the SHD is at the Skagway Public Library with a suggested donation.
There is cellular service only in the SHD. Several major carriers cover the area. During the summer months with over 10,000 visitors in one day, service can be inconsistent. Do not expect service in the other units of the park.
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.
