Kluane National Park: planning guide
Yukon icefields and high peaks including Mount Logan. Huge glaciers; road access only to the fringes.
Kluane National Park is in YT, Canada. The nearest town is Whitehorse — roughly 179 km (111 mi) out, about 3 hr 5 min of driving.
When to go
Best window: mid-June through early September. Shoulder season: late May and mid-September.
Most roads, campgrounds, and visitor centres close from October to May, and daylight is very short in midwinter.
The usable season is short and weather closes in fast. Build spare days into any trip that depends on a flight or boat.
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehorse | 179 km (111 mi) | 3 hr 5 min |
| Dawson City | 387 km (240 mi) | 6 hr 8 min |
| Watson Lake | 532 km (331 mi) | 8 hr 17 min |
Where Kluane National Park sits
Official Kluane National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Drive times from Kluane National Park
Kluane National Park sits close enough to Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Glacier Bay National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Wrangell–St. Elias National Park | 203 km (126 mi) | 3 hr 27 min |
| Glacier Bay National Park | 247 km (154 mi) | 4 hr 5 min |
Parks close by
- Wrangell–St. Elias National Park
Huge mountain and glacier country in eastern Alaska. Remote roads and towns; scale is hard to grasp from one stop.
- Glacier Bay National Park
Tidewater glaciers and cold coastal waters in southeast Alaska. Most people visit by cruise or tour boat.
- Nááts'ihch'oh National Park
Mackenzie Mountains reserve protecting more of the South Nahanni watershed with Sahtu partners.
- Kenai Fjords National Park
Glaciers and steep fjords near Seward, Alaska. Boat tours are how most people see the ice and marine life.
Common questions
Where is Kluane National Park?
Kluane National Park sits in YT, Canada. Whitehorse, about 179 km (111 mi) away — roughly 3 hr 5 min of driving.
When is the best time to visit Kluane National Park?
Generally mid-June through early September, with late May and mid-September quieter on either side.