Finnegan’s Camp is the first backcountry campground 5mi (8m) on the Chilkoot Trail. It is located near the Taiya River. On clear days you can see the Irene glacier, a hanging glacier, across the river from the campground. In order to camp overnight along the Chilkoot Trail on the U.S. side you must purchase a backcountry permit from the Chilkoot Trail Center in Skagway.
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Directions
Finnegan’s Camp is located at mile marker 4.8 (kilometer 7.7) on the Chilkoot Trail. The campground is on the east side of the trail, uphill from the river.
GPS Coordinates
Latitude 59° 34′ 31.5228″ N
Longitude 135° 20′ 5.5583″ W