Tombstone Territorial Park - Canada

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About Tombstone Territorial Park

Tombstone Territorial Park is a roughly 2,200 square kilometre wilderness area in central Yukon, reached via the Dempster Highway north of Dawson City. The park protects a dramatic subarctic landscape of jagged black granite peaks, permafrost tundra, braided rivers, and boreal forest, anchored by the distinctive spire of Tombstone Mountain. Often called the Patagonia of the North, it is traditional territory of the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in First Nation and is celebrated for its vivid autumn colours when the tundra turns red, orange, and gold. Visitors travel for wildlife viewing, with grizzly bears, caribou of the Porcupine herd, moose, Dall sheep, and hoary marmots all present. The Tombstone Interpretive Centre at kilometre 71 of the Dempster Highway serves as the park's visitor hub, offering exhibits, trail information, and ranger programs. Tombstone Campground nearby is the only vehicle-accessible campground within the park, while the rest of the area is true backcountry accessed only on foot.

RV quick facts for Tombstone Territorial Park

Detail	Information
Max RV length	Tombstone Campground accommodates RVs up to about 32 ft; larger rigs may find turning and siting difficult
Full hookups	None. Tombstone Campground is a basic Yukon government campground with no power, water, or sewer hookups
Dump station	No dump station in the park. Nearest dump stations are in Dawson City
Cell service	No cell coverage in the park or along most of the Dempster Highway
Road restrictions	Dempster Highway is a gravel road; sharp shale regularly causes tire damage. Two full-size spares recommended
Reservation window	Tombstone Campground sites are available through the Yukon Parks reservation system, with first-come first-served sites also held
Generator hours	Quiet hours apply overnight; check posted campground rules at the kiosk
Fuel and supplies	No fuel in the park. Fill up in Dawson City before heading north on the Dempster

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How to get to Tombstone Territorial Park

The park sits along the Dempster Highway in central Yukon, with the Interpretive Centre roughly 115 km north of Dawson City, a drive of about 1.5 to 2 hours on mixed pavement and gravel. Dawson City is approximately 530 km (about 6.5 hours) north of Whitehorse via the Klondike Highway, and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is the main fly-and-rent hub for the region. RV drivers should expect a rough, dusty gravel surface on the Dempster, sharp rocks that frequently damage tires, few services, and no cell coverage beyond Dawson City. Carry at least two full-size spare tires, extra fuel, and water, and watch for steep grades and narrow shoulders north of the North Klondike River crossing.

Best time to visit Tombstone Territorial Park

Mid-June through mid-September is the practical window for RV travel, when the Dempster Highway is clear of winter snow and the Tombstone Interpretive Centre and campground are open. Late August into early September is the signature season for tundra fall colours, though nights are already cold and snow can fall at any time. July offers the warmest temperatures, long daylight, and peak wildflower bloom, but also the most mosquitoes. Shoulder-season RVers should be prepared for freezing overnight lows, limited services along the Dempster, and potential early snow closures.

Jan 15 mm

-22°C - -32°C

Park road and campground closed; deep winter, extreme cold

Feb 12 mm

-18°C - -30°C

Park road and campground closed; extreme cold continues

Mar 10 mm

-10°C - -24°C

Campground closed, Dempster Highway open but winter driving only

Apr 12 mm

-1°C - -16°C

Campground closed; snow and ice remain on Dempster

May 20 mm

8°C - -4°C

Campground typically closed until late May or early June; breakup on Dempster

Jun 40 mm

17°C - 3°C

Interpretive Centre and campground open mid to late June; long daylight

Jul 55 mm

20°C - 6°C

Warmest month, peak season, mosquitoes heavy

Aug 50 mm

16°C - 3°C

Fall colours begin late in the month; cool nights

Sep 35 mm

8°C - -3°C

Peak fall colour window early in the month; snow possible any time

Oct 25 mm

-2°C - -12°C

Campground and Interpretive Centre closed for the season; snow accumulates

Nov 20 mm

-14°C - -25°C

Park road and campground closed; winter conditions

Dec 18 mm

-21°C - -31°C

Park road and campground closed; deep winter

Things to do at Tombstone Territorial Park

Tombstone Interpretive Centre Easy
RV parking available
The Tombstone Interpretive Centre at kilometre 71 of the Dempster Highway is the park's main visitor hub with exhibits on natural and cultural history. It offers ranger-led programs, trail information, and a large parking area suitable for RVs. It is a logical first stop before exploring further.
Goldensides Mountain Trail Moderate
RV parking available
Goldensides is a short alpine day hike with panoramic views of the Tombstone Range and Blackstone Uplands. The out-and-back route climbs roughly 200 m over about 4 km round trip from a trailhead near the Interpretive Centre. Trailhead parking accommodates vehicles but space is limited for large RVs.
Grizzly Lake Trail Strenuous
RV parking available
Grizzly Lake is the park's signature backcountry hike, leading about 11 km one way to a dramatic alpine cirque beneath Mount Monolith. Day hikers can sample the first few kilometres along the ridge for big views without committing to the full trip. Overnight use requires a backcountry permit booked through Yukon Parks.
North Klondike River Trail Easy
RV parking available
The North Klondike River Trail offers a gentler valley walk through boreal forest and wet meadows with views up toward the Tombstone peaks. It is an out-and-back route suitable for casual hiking, with distance adjustable to the hiker's pace. The trailhead has pullout parking near the campground.
Tombstone Campground day use Easy
RV parking available
Tombstone Campground at kilometre 71.5 of the Dempster Highway is the only vehicle-accessible campground within the park. It offers basic sites, a cooking shelter, bear-proof storage, and river access, and serves as a base for exploring nearby trails. Day visitors can use the picnic areas and pit toilets.
Wildlife viewing on the Dempster Easy
RV parking available
The Dempster Highway corridor through Tombstone is one of the best roadside wildlife viewing routes in Yukon. Watch for grizzly bears, moose, caribou, Dall sheep, and a wide range of raptors and songbirds. Pull safely onto gravel shoulders and never approach animals.
Fall colour photography Easy
RV parking available
Late August to early September transforms the tundra into a mosaic of crimson dwarf birch and golden willow set against dark granite peaks. Roadside viewpoints along the Dempster, including the North Fork Pass area, offer accessible photography stops. Plan for cold nights and possible early snow.

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