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Dawson City, YT

RVing and camping in Dawson City

Once the centre of the Klondike Gold Rush, Dawson City is a community with many tales to tell. See famous historical sites, take a stroll beside the Yukon River, or check out Diamond Tooth Gertie's Gambling Hall—and that's just the tip of the iceberg. The northern scenery will wow you, and the residents will make you feel right at home, so make room for Dawson City on your next itinerary. Scroll down on our Dawson City landing page for extensive information on tourist attractions, visitor information, sani-dumps, RV dealers, campsites and more.

Robert Service poem being read during daily interpretation event

Top things to see and do in Dawson City

Dawson City, Yukon, brings many northern adventurers each year, and never ceases to amaze.

January 2012 » by Danielle Cameron

Snowbirds go north

Last summer, longtime snowbirds Cal Wilson and Lynn Dent-Wilson travelled through northern B.C. to Yukon and Alaska to visit old stomping grounds and soak up some history.

March 2012 » by Lisa Crane
Musician plays in front of crowd under a tent

Dance in the land of the midnight sun

Dawson City is a town that knows how to let its hair down and enjoy the finer things: music, friends and dancing until the sun goes down—which is next to never in the summer.
February 2011 » by Tanya Laing Gahr
northern lights

In with the old, out with the new

Dawson City combines history and entertainment to draw in RVers from all around the globe
April 2010 » by Glynis Fediuk
Robert Service Cabin

Miles and miles to explore

From literary treats to music festivals, the arts are alive and well up north
April 2010 » by Sandra Albers
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Key Dawson City contacts

  • Feel safe on all your RV journeys

    At the British Columbia Safety Authority, we keep people safe. As the province's delegated authority, we promote the safe installation and use of technical equipment. We are a not-for-profit organization that administers safety standards through education, and through issuing permits and licences. We also promote compliance to standards to ensure consistency and fairness, and conduct onsite inspections - particularly in high-risk situations. We continuously research trends to advance the standard of safe practices in our province. When you are travelling in your RV, be sure that you know about propane safety. Our staff team and informative website can help you feel secure on all your journeys.

    BC Safety Authority
    www.safetyauthority.ca
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Dawson City Attractions

Dawson City Music Festival
Party with the locals, at this multifaceted music festival.
Author's Avenue
See the homes that once belonged to writers Jack London, Pierre Berton and Robert Service.
Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Gambling Casino
Those looking for Gold Rush era entertainment will appreciate this vintage gambling hall and the regular performances that are held there.
Dawson City International Short Film Festival
Take in some noteworthy independent films at this annual event.
The Klondike Institute of Art and Culture
Embrace northern arts and culture at this impressive centre.

Dawson City Sani-Dumps

Bonanza Gold Motel & RV Park
Phone: 867-993-6789
Dawson City RV Park & Campground
Phone: 867-993-5142
Eagle Plains Hotel & Service Station
Phone: 867-993-2453
Gold Rush Campground
Phone: 604-467-8858 (winter) 867-993-5247 (summer)
Guggieville RV Park & Gold Panning
Phone: 867-993-6789
Klondike River Lodge
Phone: 867-993-6892

Dawson City RV Resorts And Campgrounds

Bonanza Gold Motel & RV Park
Phone: 867-993-6789
Dawson City RV Park & Campground
Phone: 867-993-5142
Gold Rush Campground
Phone: 604-467-8858 (winter) 867-993-5247 (summer)
Guggieville RV Park & Gold Panning
Phone: 867-993-6789
Klondike River Lodge
Phone: 867-993-6892

Visitor Information