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Permits and reservations
Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site
During the summer hiking season (June 1 to September 13), every person overnighting on the Chilkoot Trail, and day users on the Canadian portion of the Chilkoot Trail, require a permit. Those without required permits are subject to fines.
Permits are not required outside the summer hiking season.
Reserving your permits
Planning for the 2023 season is currently underway. Please continue to check back for more information on the opening of the reservation line.
Chilkoot Reservation Line
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm (Pacific Time)
- 1-800-661-0486 Canada and U.S.
- 1-867-667-3910 local and overseas
Before calling to reserve please ensure that you can provide us with the following information:
- Number of Adults (18 yrs+); Youth (6 to 17); and Children (5 yrs and under)
- Number of tent sites needed
- Your itinerary: desired dates and campgrounds
- Credit card information
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Cancellation policy
Standard cancellation policy:- Permit fees are refundable up to 3 weeks (21 days) in advance of your trip start date
- Reservation fees are non-refundable
- To cancel your reservation, call 1-800-661-0486 or 1-867-667-3910 and be prepared to provide Parks Canada with your booking number, the name the booking was made under, the number of permits being cancelled, and a phone number where we can reach you (should you leave a message)
Group size
Maximum group size in Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site is limited to 12 hikers. Groups of nine to twelve hikers are considered to be large groups. Only one large group is permitted to cross Chilkoot Pass daily.
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