Overview
Engineer Creek Campground provides 11 campsites in Yukon Y0B 1G0, Dempster Highway, Canada, below Sapper Hill's dolomite cliffs, a popular day hike destinationr. Sapper Hill honors Canadian army engineers who built the Ogilvie Bridge. Its Gwich'in name, Chü Akan, meaning "beaver house mountain," recalls tales of giant beavers. Nearby "smelly water creek" (Chuu Ts'ann Njik) is near cliffs where peregrine falcons and golden eagles are often seen.
Location & Access
- Location: Yukon Y0B 1G0, Dempster Highway, Canada
- Access: Below Sapper Hill's dolomite cliffs, a popular day hike destination.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open May through September, depending on road conditions.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites: 11 sites, suitable for tents only.
Amenities & Facilities
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available.
- Additional Amenities: Each site includes a fire ring.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for grayling in the East Fork, enjoy views of Sapper Hill’s dolomite formations, or relax by a campfire with river scenery.
- Nearby Attractions: The Alaska Highway offers scenic drives and fishing spots; Delta Junction, an hour southeast, has the Sullivan Roadhouse Museum and highway end marker.
