Question 1

Kluane National Park and Reserve: opening hours

Accepted Answer

Haines Junction Visitor Centre May 15 to September 20 Every day: 9 am to 5 pm Thechàl Dhâl Visitor Centre May 20 to September 6 Every day: 10 am to 4 pm

Question 2

Kluane National Park and Reserve: what should I know before visiting?

Accepted Answer

The town of Haines Junction offers a convenient base for exploration. From there, Haines Highway leads south and the Alaska Highway leads north along the park’s eastern edge, with access to hiking and camping. The park’s interior is generally accessible only via a flightseeing tour or on a serious mountaineering/ski touring expedition.

Question 3

Kluane National Park and Reserve: how to get there

Accepted Answer

You can reach Kluane by driving 160 km west from Whitehorse on the Alaska Highway. Whitehorse is serviced by regular commercial flights.

Question 4

Kluane National Park and Reserve: is it wheelchair accessible?

Accepted Answer

Both visitor reception centres are wheelchair accessible. There are two campsites with adjacent outhouses that are wheelchair accessible in Kathleen Lake Campground. The Kathleen Lake Day Use Area has wheelchair accessible facilities, including: day use shelter, picnic tables, outhouses and interpretive panels. Starting at the Day Use area the Kokanee Trail is a wheel chair accessible boardwalk that skirts the edge of Kathleen Lake.

Question 5

Kluane National Park and Reserve: are dogs allowed?

Accepted Answer

All dogs and other domestic animals must be kept on a leash and under physical control at all times. Please pick up after your pets and do not allow them to chase wildlife. Anyone intending to bring horses, mules, or donkeys into the Park requires a permit. Service animals are welcome, in the company of their handlers. Please keep service animals on a leash or harness during your visit. Due to the risk of disease transfer to native sheep populations, domestic llamas, sheep, and goats are not allowed in the Park.

Kluane National Park and Reserve

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