The park is administered in Haines Junction and is co-managed with the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations.

Opportunities to experience the park

Much of the park consists of massive peaks with valleys deep in glacial ice, inaccessible except for the most experienced mountaineers. It was created as a wilderness park and only basic facilities have been developed; there are no major roads through the park. Limited vehicle access is possible at three locations: Kathleen Lake, Sheep Mountain and Mush Lake. Flightseeing opportunities from Haines Junction afford views into the heart of the park.

Bordering the ice age landscape is a greenbelt that is accessible in many ways to visitors of different ages, abilities and interests. There are a number of opportunities to experience this landscape: easy walks, day hikes, extended backpack trips, camping, canoeing, river rafting, and skiing in the winter. Some of these opportunities are covered in the Do It Yourself and Recreation Tourism Businesses sections.

INFORMATION/INTERPRETIVE CENTRES

Haines Junction Visitor Reception Centre is located in Haines Junction and is open daily from the May long weekend until the last weekend in September. During the winter months, it is open by appointment only - call 867-634-7202

Sheep Mountain Visitor Reception is a one hour drive north of Haines Junction and is open mid-May to mid-September.

Interpretive programs offered

An excellent way to learn more about this national park and the incredible landscape that it protects, is to attend a park interpretive program. Offered throughout the summer, activities may include campfire talks, guided hikes or special events.

PARK ADDRESS

Hiking, camping and other warm weather activities in the Haines Junction area are best between June 15 - September 15. At this time of year the temperature ranges from highs of 28° C (82°F) to lows of 0° C (32°F). Earlier in the season there could still be snow in the high country, and temperatures cool quickly in the fall.

Kluane National Park and Reserve
Box 5495
Haines Junction, YT  Y0B 1L0
Canada
Phone: (867)634-7250

For more information...
parkscanada.gc.ca