Dawson Creek, British Columbia to Delta Junction, Alaska (historical routes, heritage sites, sightseeing, driving tour) Pioneer Road - Contract Road - Public Road
Burwash Landing is the traditional home of the Southern Tutchone people of the Kluane First Nation. The present location of Burwash Landing was first used as a summer camp until a trading post was built in the early 1900s. The site was made the administrative centre for the Kluane First Nations after the Alaska Highway was built.
The establishment of Kluane National Park prohibited the hunting and fishing rights of the First Nations people and they were forced in turn to rely increasingly on fishing to make a living. There is a post office, community hall and several businesses that offer a variety of services.
Burwash Landing is the traditional home of the Southern Tutchone people of the Kluane First Nation. The present location of Burwash Landing was first used as a summer camp until a trading post was built in the early 1900s. The site was made the administrative centre for the Kluane First Nations after the Alaska Highway was built.
The establishment of Kluane National Park prohibited the hunting and fishing rights of the First Nations people and they were forced in turn to rely increasingly on fishing to make a living. There is a post office, community hall and several businesses that offer a variety of services.
Burwash Lodge is one of the original highway lodges and has a dining room well known for serving local lake trout dinners. There is a cocktail lounge, camper hookups, lakeshore camping, groceries and gas and oil products. There is good fishing in the lake for lake trout. 867-841-4441.
Located at the foot of the Kluane Mountain Range, this campground has level sites on gravel and forest floor. The tables are long and there are bear-proof garbage bins. The setting is in thick woods and the sites are medium-sized with good separation. The creek is in back of some of the sites and it is large.
Alaska Highway Historic Milepost 1152 Lake Creek Yukon, Canada - government campground.
On highway 1,about 23 km south of Koidern.
Operator or sponsor is: Yukon Territorial Parks
Nearby town or city: Beaver Crossing
Total campsites: 28
Unserviced campsites: 28
Tent camping sites are available
Pull through campsites available
Tables provided at campsites
Free firewood available
Pit toilets
Alaska Highway Historic Milepost 1164 Cook’s Koidern River Lodge (closed in 2011)
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