Kluane Lake
Lù'àn Män
Yukon's largest lake, with the Alaska Highway running along its shore for about 60 km. Emerald water set against snowy mountains makes this one of the most scenic stretches for driving.
Kluane Lake covers about 400 square km and is the largest lake in Yukon. Its water is milky green from glacial silt. The Alaska Highway runs about 60 km along the southwestern shore, with several roadside lookouts. Sheep Mountain and Soldier's Summit mark the south end of the lake. On the western shore is Congdon Creek Campground, a Yukon government campground where, in summer, only hard-sided vehicles may camp at times because of bear activity. The two small villages of Destruction Bay and Burwash Landing in the middle section offer fuel and accommodation, and Burwash Landing also has the Kluane Museum of Natural History. A small airstrip by the lake offers scenic flights to the icefields. In summer you can boat and fish for lake trout, but the lake can have large waves and the water is cold, so safety needs close attention.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Sheep Mountain & Thechàl Dhâl Visitor Centre
- Soldier's Summit
- Kaskawulsh Glacier
- Alsek River Valley Trail
- Kluane Icefield Flightseeing
- Dä Kų Cultural Centre & Kluane National Park Visitor Centre
- Haines Junction Village
- Auriol Trail