Province and territory field guide

Metal Detecting in Yukon: Laws, Map & Places

Use source-backed place records, park and heritage rules, digging/recovery conditions and map precision notes before planning a detecting trip in Yukon.

Quick answer

Metal detecting rules in Yukon depend on the exact land manager and what you intend to do after a signal. This guide contains 27 source-backed references: 0 conditional, 0 permission/permit required, 21 requiring a current rule check, and 6 protected/no-go references. Most recent record review: September 8, 2026.

Allowed with conditionsPermit/permissionCheck rulesProhibited

Map rule: a marker is a planning reference, not permission. Recheck the current land manager, local bylaw, heritage rules, posted closures and ownership immediately before detecting.

Is metal detecting legal in Yukon?

The current Yukon Parks General Regulation allows a personal recreational activity without a park permit unless the Regulation, a posted sign, a park management plan or interim guidelines provide otherwise. It does not specifically name metal detectors. This explorer therefore treats campground, beach and day-use references as non-invasive scanning research references only, not permission to dig or recover objects. Current signs, site-specific rules and archaeology protections still control.

Yukon Laws — Parks General Regulation, O.I.C. 2025/53 · Government of Yukon — Rules and safety at campgrounds and recreation sites · Rule review September 8, 2026

Yukon heritage and archaeological-resource rule

Yukon guidance says it is against the law to remove an artifact from an archaeological or historical site without a permit. For this guidance, an artifact is an abandoned object of archaeological or historical interest more than 45 years old. Class 1 archaeology permits do not authorize artifact collection; Class 2 permits authorize excavation and artifact collection. Ordinary recreation access is therefore not authority to investigate a possible archaeological site or keep a possible heritage artifact.

Government of Yukon — What to do if you find an archaeological site · Government of Yukon — Archaeological sites permits

Yukon detecting status summary

0allowed with stated conditions

0permission or permit required

21current rule must be confirmed

6protected / no-go references

Where to metal detect in Yukon

This guide does not currently present a Yukon place as blanket-approved recreational detecting. Use the blue “check current rules” records only as research starting points and obtain site-specific confirmation before scanning, digging or recovering an item.

Examples of protected / no-go references

Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site · Ivvavik National Park · Klondike National Historic Sites · Kluane National Park and Reserve. These are included so the map also shows where a trip should not be planned as ordinary recreational detecting.

Verified Yukon rule and place references

Marsh Lake Recreation Site — Sandy Beach

Non-invasive scanning research only; no digging or artifact-recovery authority inferred

Marsh Lake Recreation Site has a popular sandy beach and day-use area. The current Yukon parks framework does not expressly name metal detectors, so this is a non-invasive scanning research reference only; no digging or artifact recovery is authorized by this record.

Map note: Official Yukon Parks GPS reference for Marsh Lake Recreation Site. Yukon identifies this as a popular sandy beach/day-use area; the coordinate is a site reference, not an exact detector-use boundary.

Place type: Territorial park campground beach
Detector use: Personal Recreational Scanning Is Not Expressly Prohibited By The Current Parks General Regulation But Signs Management Plans And Site Specific Rules Control
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Is Inferred From General Personal Recreation Access; Restore Any Used Area And Do Not Disturb Possible Archaeological Sites
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Do Not Remove Artifacts From Archaeological Or Historical Sites Without The Required Permit; Ask Park Staff About Modern Lost Property
Permission: Check Current Signs Management Plan Interim Guidelines And Park Staff Before Scanning; Separate Archaeology Or Other Authorizations May Apply
Heritage: An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Must Not Be Removed Without A Permit; Yukon Defines Relevant Artifacts As Abandoned Objects Of Archaeological Or Historical Interest More Than 45 Years Old
Map precision: Official Yukon Parks recreation-site GPS reference
Checked: September 6, 2026

Yukon Laws — Parks General Regulation, O.I.C. 2025/53 · Government of Yukon — Marsh Lake Recreation Site

Why this classification: The site page lists a popular beach, sandy/cobble beach access, swimming area, current 2026 service dates and official GPS 60.561 N, 134.451 W.

Pine Lake Campground — Sandy Beach

Non-invasive scanning research only; no digging or artifact-recovery authority inferred

Pine Lake has a sandy beach near Haines Junction. Treat it as a non-invasive scanning research reference only: check current signs and staff direction, do not infer digging permission, and leave possible archaeological or historical artifacts in place.

Map note: Official Yukon Parks GPS reference for Pine Lake Campground. The park page confirms a sandy beach with an unsupervised swimming platform and notes current boardwalk/shoreline erosion conditions.

Place type: Territorial park campground beach
Detector use: Personal Recreational Scanning Is Not Expressly Prohibited By The Current Parks General Regulation But Signs Management Plans And Site Specific Rules Control
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Is Inferred From General Personal Recreation Access; Restore Any Used Area And Do Not Disturb Possible Archaeological Sites
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Do Not Remove Artifacts From Archaeological Or Historical Sites Without The Required Permit; Ask Park Staff About Modern Lost Property
Permission: Check Current Signs Management Plan Interim Guidelines And Park Staff Before Scanning; Separate Archaeology Or Other Authorizations May Apply
Heritage: An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Must Not Be Removed Without A Permit; Yukon Defines Relevant Artifacts As Abandoned Objects Of Archaeological Or Historical Interest More Than 45 Years Old
Map precision: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference
Checked: September 6, 2026

Yukon Laws — Parks General Regulation, O.I.C. 2025/53 · Government of Yukon — Pine Lake Campground

Why this classification: Current Yukon page confirms sandy beach, swimming platform, 2026 operating period and official GPS 60.798666 N, 137.488866 W.

Fox Lake Campground — Shoreline Beach Area

Non-invasive scanning research only; no digging or artifact-recovery authority inferred

Fox Lake Campground provides public shoreline and beach access. Because current Yukon park rules do not specifically authorize detector digging or recovery, this is listed only for non-invasive scanning research subject to current signs, park direction and heritage rules.

Map note: Official Yukon Parks GPS reference for Fox Lake Campground. The current site page lists sandy or cobble beach access within a short walk; this is not an exact detector-use boundary.

Place type: Territorial park campground beach
Detector use: Personal Recreational Scanning Is Not Expressly Prohibited By The Current Parks General Regulation But Signs Management Plans And Site Specific Rules Control
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Is Inferred From General Personal Recreation Access; Restore Any Used Area And Do Not Disturb Possible Archaeological Sites
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Do Not Remove Artifacts From Archaeological Or Historical Sites Without The Required Permit; Ask Park Staff About Modern Lost Property
Permission: Check Current Signs Management Plan Interim Guidelines And Park Staff Before Scanning; Separate Archaeology Or Other Authorizations May Apply
Heritage: An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Must Not Be Removed Without A Permit; Yukon Defines Relevant Artifacts As Abandoned Objects Of Archaeological Or Historical Interest More Than 45 Years Old
Map precision: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference
Checked: September 6, 2026

Yukon Laws — Parks General Regulation, O.I.C. 2025/53 · Government of Yukon — Fox Lake Campground

Why this classification: Current Yukon page lists sandy/cobble beach access and official GPS 61.2457 N, 135.4608 W.

Lake Laberge Campground — Beach Shoreline

Non-invasive scanning research only; no digging or artifact-recovery authority inferred

Lake Laberge Campground has accessible beach shoreline but also strong cultural and historic context. This record is research-only for non-invasive scanning; do not investigate or recover anything that may be archaeological or historical.

Map note: Official Yukon Parks GPS reference for Lake Laberge Campground. The site has beach access and significant cultural/historic context, including interpretation of the A.J. Goddard; use heightened heritage caution.

Place type: Territorial park campground beach
Detector use: Personal Recreational Scanning Is Not Expressly Prohibited By The Current Parks General Regulation But Signs Management Plans And Site Specific Rules Control
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Is Inferred From General Personal Recreation Access; Restore Any Used Area And Do Not Disturb Possible Archaeological Sites
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Do Not Remove Artifacts From Archaeological Or Historical Sites Without The Required Permit; Ask Park Staff About Modern Lost Property
Permission: Check Current Signs Management Plan Interim Guidelines And Park Staff Before Scanning; Separate Archaeology Or Other Authorizations May Apply
Heritage: An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Must Not Be Removed Without A Permit; Yukon Defines Relevant Artifacts As Abandoned Objects Of Archaeological Or Historical Interest More Than 45 Years Old
Map precision: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference
Checked: September 6, 2026

Yukon Laws — Parks General Regulation, O.I.C. 2025/53 · Government of Yukon — Lake Laberge Campground

Why this classification: Current Yukon page confirms sandy/cobble beach access, cultural interpretation and official GPS 61.0751 N, 135.19941 W.

Little Salmon Lake Campground — Beach

Non-invasive scanning research only; no digging or artifact-recovery authority inferred

Little Salmon Lake Campground has a beach at the west end of the lake. It is included only as a non-invasive detector-research reference; current signs and heritage protections govern and this record does not authorize digging or recovery.

Map note: Official Yukon Parks GPS reference for Little Salmon Lake Campground. The current page lists a sandy or cobble beach and warns of winds/waves and special fishing restrictions.

Place type: Territorial park campground beach
Detector use: Personal Recreational Scanning Is Not Expressly Prohibited By The Current Parks General Regulation But Signs Management Plans And Site Specific Rules Control
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Is Inferred From General Personal Recreation Access; Restore Any Used Area And Do Not Disturb Possible Archaeological Sites
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Do Not Remove Artifacts From Archaeological Or Historical Sites Without The Required Permit; Ask Park Staff About Modern Lost Property
Permission: Check Current Signs Management Plan Interim Guidelines And Park Staff Before Scanning; Separate Archaeology Or Other Authorizations May Apply
Heritage: An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Must Not Be Removed Without A Permit; Yukon Defines Relevant Artifacts As Abandoned Objects Of Archaeological Or Historical Interest More Than 45 Years Old
Map precision: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference
Checked: September 6, 2026

Yukon Laws — Parks General Regulation, O.I.C. 2025/53 · Government of Yukon — Little Salmon Lake Campground

Why this classification: Current Yukon page confirms beach access, 2026 service dates, wind/wave warning and official GPS 62.188 N, 134.988 W.

Kusawa Lake Campground — Beach Shoreline

Non-invasive scanning research only; no digging or artifact-recovery authority inferred

Kusawa Lake Campground provides public beach access inside Kusawa Territorial Park. This is a research-only non-invasive scanning reference; verify current park signs and do not infer permission to dig, disturb cultural resources or recover artifacts.

Map note: Official Yukon Parks GPS reference for Kusawa Lake Campground in Kusawa Territorial Park. The current page lists sandy/cobble beach access and warns of high winds, waves and road conditions.

Place type: Territorial park campground beach
Detector use: Personal Recreational Scanning Is Not Expressly Prohibited By The Current Parks General Regulation But Signs Management Plans And Site Specific Rules Control
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Is Inferred From General Personal Recreation Access; Restore Any Used Area And Do Not Disturb Possible Archaeological Sites
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Do Not Remove Artifacts From Archaeological Or Historical Sites Without The Required Permit; Ask Park Staff About Modern Lost Property
Permission: Check Current Signs Management Plan Interim Guidelines And Park Staff Before Scanning; Separate Archaeology Or Other Authorizations May Apply
Heritage: An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Must Not Be Removed Without A Permit; Yukon Defines Relevant Artifacts As Abandoned Objects Of Archaeological Or Historical Interest More Than 45 Years Old
Map precision: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference
Checked: September 6, 2026

Yukon Laws — Parks General Regulation, O.I.C. 2025/53 · Government of Yukon — Kusawa Lake Campground

Why this classification: Current Yukon page confirms sandy/cobble beach access, 2026 service dates, high-wind/wave warning and official GPS 60.585 N, 136.146 W.

Teslin Lake Campground — Shore and Beach Access

Research only — non-invasive scanning; no digging or artifact-recovery authority inferred

Teslin Lake Campground — Shore and Beach Access is included as a modern public-recreation planning reference. General park access does not itself establish metal-detector, digging or recovery permission, and Yukon heritage protections apply to archaeological and historical sites and artifacts.

Map note: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference. This point is a facility reference, not an exact detector-use boundary.

Place type: Territorial park campground shoreline
Detector use: Personal Recreational Activity May Be Undertaken Without A Park Permit Unless The Regulation Posted Sign Management Plan Or Interim Guidelines Say Otherwise; Metal Detector Use Is Not Specifically Authorized; Confirm Current Site Rules Before Scanning
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Is Inferred From General Recreational Access; Do Not Disturb Possible Archaeological Or Historical Sites
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Do Not Remove An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Without The Required Permit; Ask Park Staff About Modern Lost Property
Permission: Check Current Signs Management Plan Interim Guidelines And Park Staff Before Scanning; Separate Archaeology Or Other Authorizations May Apply
Heritage: An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Must Not Be Removed Without A Permit; Yukon Guidance Describes An Artifact As An Abandoned Object Of Archaeological Or Historical Interest More Than 45 Years Old
Map precision: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

Yukon Laws — Parks General Regulation, O.I.C. 2025/53 · Government of Yukon — Teslin Lake Campground · Government of Yukon — What to do if you find an archaeological site

Why this classification: Government of Yukon lists a trail to the shore and a sandy or cobble beach within short walking distance at this 27-site campground. The official site page supplies the published GPS point. This record remains research-only because metal-detector use is not expressly authorized and heritage/site-specific restrictions can apply.

Squanga Lake Campground — Lakeshore Day-Use Area

Research only — non-invasive scanning; no digging or artifact-recovery authority inferred

Squanga Lake Campground — Lakeshore Day-Use Area is included as a modern public-recreation planning reference. General park access does not itself establish metal-detector, digging or recovery permission, and Yukon heritage protections apply to archaeological and historical sites and artifacts.

Map note: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference. This point is a facility reference, not an exact detector-use boundary.

Place type: Territorial park campground shoreline
Detector use: Personal Recreational Activity May Be Undertaken Without A Park Permit Unless The Regulation Posted Sign Management Plan Or Interim Guidelines Say Otherwise; Metal Detector Use Is Not Specifically Authorized; Confirm Current Site Rules Before Scanning
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Is Inferred From General Recreational Access; Do Not Disturb Possible Archaeological Or Historical Sites
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Do Not Remove An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Without The Required Permit; Ask Park Staff About Modern Lost Property
Permission: Check Current Signs Management Plan Interim Guidelines And Park Staff Before Scanning; Separate Archaeology Or Other Authorizations May Apply
Heritage: An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Must Not Be Removed Without A Permit; Yukon Guidance Describes An Artifact As An Abandoned Object Of Archaeological Or Historical Interest More Than 45 Years Old
Map precision: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

Yukon Laws — Parks General Regulation, O.I.C. 2025/53 · Government of Yukon — Squanga Lake Campground · Government of Yukon — What to do if you find an archaeological site

Why this classification: Government of Yukon confirms the campground sits on the shore of Squanga Lake with docks, boat access and public camping use. The official site page supplies the published GPS point. This record remains research-only because metal-detector use is not expressly authorized and heritage/site-specific restrictions can apply.

Snafu Lake Campground — Agay Mene Lakeshore

Research only — non-invasive scanning; no digging or artifact-recovery authority inferred

Snafu Lake Campground — Agay Mene Lakeshore is included as a modern public-recreation planning reference. General park access does not itself establish metal-detector, digging or recovery permission, and Yukon heritage protections apply to archaeological and historical sites and artifacts.

Map note: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference; Agay Mene Territorial Park rules and any posted signs still control. This point is a facility reference, not an exact detector-use boundary.

Place type: Territorial park campground shoreline
Detector use: Personal Recreational Activity May Be Undertaken Without A Park Permit Unless The Regulation Posted Sign Management Plan Or Interim Guidelines Say Otherwise; Metal Detector Use Is Not Specifically Authorized; Confirm Current Site Rules Before Scanning
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Is Inferred From General Recreational Access; Do Not Disturb Possible Archaeological Or Historical Sites
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Do Not Remove An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Without The Required Permit; Ask Park Staff About Modern Lost Property
Permission: Check Current Signs Management Plan Interim Guidelines And Park Staff Before Scanning; Separate Archaeology Or Other Authorizations May Apply
Heritage: An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Must Not Be Removed Without A Permit; Yukon Guidance Describes An Artifact As An Abandoned Object Of Archaeological Or Historical Interest More Than 45 Years Old
Map precision: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

Yukon Laws — Parks General Regulation, O.I.C. 2025/53 · Government of Yukon — Snafu Lake Campground · Government of Yukon — What to do if you find an archaeological site

Why this classification: Government of Yukon confirms this small campground in Agay Mene Territorial Park, with lake access and canoe-oriented recreation. The official site page supplies the published GPS point. This record remains research-only because metal-detector use is not expressly authorized and heritage/site-specific restrictions can apply.

Tarfu Lake Campground — Agay Mene Lakeshore

Research only — non-invasive scanning; no digging or artifact-recovery authority inferred

Tarfu Lake Campground — Agay Mene Lakeshore is included as a modern public-recreation planning reference. General park access does not itself establish metal-detector, digging or recovery permission, and Yukon heritage protections apply to archaeological and historical sites and artifacts.

Place type: Territorial park campground shoreline
Detector use: Personal Recreational Activity May Be Undertaken Without A Park Permit Unless The Regulation Posted Sign Management Plan Or Interim Guidelines Say Otherwise; Metal Detector Use Is Not Specifically Authorized; Confirm Current Site Rules Before Scanning
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Is Inferred From General Recreational Access; Do Not Disturb Possible Archaeological Or Historical Sites
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Do Not Remove An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Without The Required Permit; Ask Park Staff About Modern Lost Property
Permission: Check Current Signs Management Plan Interim Guidelines And Park Staff Before Scanning; Separate Archaeology Or Other Authorizations May Apply
Heritage: An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Must Not Be Removed Without A Permit; Yukon Guidance Describes An Artifact As An Abandoned Object Of Archaeological Or Historical Interest More Than 45 Years Old
Map precision: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

Yukon Laws — Parks General Regulation, O.I.C. 2025/53 · Government of Yukon — Tarfu Lake Campground · Government of Yukon — What to do if you find an archaeological site

Why this classification: Government of Yukon confirms this lakeside campground in Agay Mene Territorial Park with paddling and boat-launch use. The official site page supplies the published GPS point. This record remains research-only because metal-detector use is not expressly authorized and heritage/site-specific restrictions can apply.

Twin Lakes Campground — Swimming and Day-Use Shore

Research only — non-invasive scanning; no digging or artifact-recovery authority inferred

Twin Lakes Campground — Swimming and Day-Use Shore is included as a modern public-recreation planning reference. General park access does not itself establish metal-detector, digging or recovery permission, and Yukon heritage protections apply to archaeological and historical sites and artifacts.

Map note: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference. This point is a facility reference, not an exact detector-use boundary.

Place type: Territorial park campground swimming shoreline
Detector use: Personal Recreational Activity May Be Undertaken Without A Park Permit Unless The Regulation Posted Sign Management Plan Or Interim Guidelines Say Otherwise; Metal Detector Use Is Not Specifically Authorized; Confirm Current Site Rules Before Scanning
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Is Inferred From General Recreational Access; Do Not Disturb Possible Archaeological Or Historical Sites
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Do Not Remove An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Without The Required Permit; Ask Park Staff About Modern Lost Property
Permission: Check Current Signs Management Plan Interim Guidelines And Park Staff Before Scanning; Separate Archaeology Or Other Authorizations May Apply
Heritage: An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Must Not Be Removed Without A Permit; Yukon Guidance Describes An Artifact As An Abandoned Object Of Archaeological Or Historical Interest More Than 45 Years Old
Map precision: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

Yukon Laws — Parks General Regulation, O.I.C. 2025/53 · Government of Yukon — Twin Lakes Campground · Government of Yukon — What to do if you find an archaeological site

Why this classification: Government of Yukon describes Twin Lakes as a popular place to canoe, kayak, swim and fish, with campground and day-use activity. The official site page supplies the published GPS point. This record remains research-only because metal-detector use is not expressly authorized and heritage/site-specific restrictions can apply.

Frenchman Lake Campground — Dock and Swimming Shore

Research only — non-invasive scanning; no digging or artifact-recovery authority inferred

Frenchman Lake Campground — Dock and Swimming Shore is included as a modern public-recreation planning reference. General park access does not itself establish metal-detector, digging or recovery permission, and Yukon heritage protections apply to archaeological and historical sites and artifacts.

Map note: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference. This point is a facility reference, not an exact detector-use boundary.

Place type: Territorial park campground shoreline
Detector use: Personal Recreational Activity May Be Undertaken Without A Park Permit Unless The Regulation Posted Sign Management Plan Or Interim Guidelines Say Otherwise; Metal Detector Use Is Not Specifically Authorized; Confirm Current Site Rules Before Scanning
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Is Inferred From General Recreational Access; Do Not Disturb Possible Archaeological Or Historical Sites
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Do Not Remove An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Without The Required Permit; Ask Park Staff About Modern Lost Property
Permission: Check Current Signs Management Plan Interim Guidelines And Park Staff Before Scanning; Separate Archaeology Or Other Authorizations May Apply
Heritage: An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Must Not Be Removed Without A Permit; Yukon Guidance Describes An Artifact As An Abandoned Object Of Archaeological Or Historical Interest More Than 45 Years Old
Map precision: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

Yukon Laws — Parks General Regulation, O.I.C. 2025/53 · Government of Yukon — Frenchman Lake Campground · Government of Yukon — What to do if you find an archaeological site

Why this classification: Government of Yukon confirms access to Frenchman Lake for boating and swimming from the dock. The official site page supplies the published GPS point. This record remains research-only because metal-detector use is not expressly authorized and heritage/site-specific restrictions can apply.

Conrad Campground — Windy Arm Beach

Research only — non-invasive scanning; no digging or artifact-recovery authority inferred

Conrad Campground — Windy Arm Beach is included as a modern public-recreation planning reference. General park access does not itself establish metal-detector, digging or recovery permission, and Yukon heritage protections apply to archaeological and historical sites and artifacts.

Map note: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference. The campground shares access with Conrad Historic Site; do not treat the historic site as a detecting area. This point is a facility reference, not an exact detector-use boundary.

Place type: Territorial park campground beach
Detector use: Personal Recreational Activity May Be Undertaken Without A Park Permit Unless The Regulation Posted Sign Management Plan Or Interim Guidelines Say Otherwise; Metal Detector Use Is Not Specifically Authorized; Confirm Current Site Rules Before Scanning
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Is Inferred From General Recreational Access; Do Not Disturb Possible Archaeological Or Historical Sites
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Do Not Remove An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Without The Required Permit; Ask Park Staff About Modern Lost Property
Permission: Check Current Signs Management Plan Interim Guidelines And Park Staff Before Scanning; Separate Archaeology Or Other Authorizations May Apply
Heritage: An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Must Not Be Removed Without A Permit; Yukon Guidance Describes An Artifact As An Abandoned Object Of Archaeological Or Historical Interest More Than 45 Years Old
Map precision: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

Yukon Laws — Parks General Regulation, O.I.C. 2025/53 · Government of Yukon — Conrad Campground · Government of Yukon — What to do if you find an archaeological site

Why this classification: Government of Yukon confirms a sandy or cobble beach within short walking distance, a playground and 35 campsites at Conrad Campground. The official site page supplies the published GPS point. This record remains research-only because metal-detector use is not expressly authorized and heritage/site-specific restrictions can apply.

Dezadeash Lake Campground — Lakeshore Beach

Research only — non-invasive scanning; no digging or artifact-recovery authority inferred

Dezadeash Lake Campground — Lakeshore Beach is included as a modern public-recreation planning reference. General park access does not itself establish metal-detector, digging or recovery permission, and Yukon heritage protections apply to archaeological and historical sites and artifacts.

Map note: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference. This point is a facility reference, not an exact detector-use boundary.

Place type: Territorial park campground beach
Detector use: Personal Recreational Activity May Be Undertaken Without A Park Permit Unless The Regulation Posted Sign Management Plan Or Interim Guidelines Say Otherwise; Metal Detector Use Is Not Specifically Authorized; Confirm Current Site Rules Before Scanning
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Is Inferred From General Recreational Access; Do Not Disturb Possible Archaeological Or Historical Sites
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Do Not Remove An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Without The Required Permit; Ask Park Staff About Modern Lost Property
Permission: Check Current Signs Management Plan Interim Guidelines And Park Staff Before Scanning; Separate Archaeology Or Other Authorizations May Apply
Heritage: An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Must Not Be Removed Without A Permit; Yukon Guidance Describes An Artifact As An Abandoned Object Of Archaeological Or Historical Interest More Than 45 Years Old
Map precision: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

Yukon Laws — Parks General Regulation, O.I.C. 2025/53 · Government of Yukon — Dezadeash Lake Campground · Government of Yukon — What to do if you find an archaeological site

Why this classification: Government of Yukon confirms a sandy or cobble beach within short walking distance at this lakeside campground. The official site page supplies the published GPS point. This record remains research-only because metal-detector use is not expressly authorized and heritage/site-specific restrictions can apply.

Tatchun Lake Campground — Day-Use Lakeshore

Research only — non-invasive scanning; no digging or artifact-recovery authority inferred

Tatchun Lake Campground — Day-Use Lakeshore is included as a modern public-recreation planning reference. General park access does not itself establish metal-detector, digging or recovery permission, and Yukon heritage protections apply to archaeological and historical sites and artifacts.

Map note: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference. High heritage sensitivity: this pin is a cautionary planning reference only, not a detecting target. This point is a facility reference, not an exact detector-use boundary.

Place type: Territorial park campground day-use shoreline
Detector use: Personal Recreational Activity May Be Undertaken Without A Park Permit Unless The Regulation Posted Sign Management Plan Or Interim Guidelines Say Otherwise; Metal Detector Use Is Not Specifically Authorized; Confirm Current Site Rules Before Scanning
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Is Inferred From General Recreational Access; Do Not Disturb Possible Archaeological Or Historical Sites
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Do Not Remove An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Without The Required Permit; Ask Park Staff About Modern Lost Property
Permission: Check Current Signs Management Plan Interim Guidelines And Park Staff Before Scanning; Separate Archaeology Or Other Authorizations May Apply
Heritage: An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Must Not Be Removed Without A Permit; Yukon Guidance Describes An Artifact As An Abandoned Object Of Archaeological Or Historical Interest More Than 45 Years Old
Map precision: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

Yukon Laws — Parks General Regulation, O.I.C. 2025/53 · Government of Yukon — Tatchun Lake Campground · Government of Yukon — What to do if you find an archaeological site

Why this classification: Government of Yukon confirms a day-use area and lakeshore recreation; the page also notes ancient camps still used by Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation. The official site page supplies the published GPS point. This record remains research-only because metal-detector use is not expressly authorized and heritage/site-specific restrictions can apply.

Watson Lake Campground — Day-Use Lakeshore

Research only — non-invasive scanning; no digging or artifact-recovery authority inferred

Watson Lake Campground — Day-Use Lakeshore is included as a modern public-recreation planning reference. General park access does not itself establish metal-detector, digging or recovery permission, and Yukon heritage protections apply to archaeological and historical sites and artifacts.

Map note: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference. This point is a facility reference, not an exact detector-use boundary.

Place type: Territorial park campground day-use shoreline
Detector use: Personal Recreational Activity May Be Undertaken Without A Park Permit Unless The Regulation Posted Sign Management Plan Or Interim Guidelines Say Otherwise; Metal Detector Use Is Not Specifically Authorized; Confirm Current Site Rules Before Scanning
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Is Inferred From General Recreational Access; Do Not Disturb Possible Archaeological Or Historical Sites
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Do Not Remove An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Without The Required Permit; Ask Park Staff About Modern Lost Property
Permission: Check Current Signs Management Plan Interim Guidelines And Park Staff Before Scanning; Separate Archaeology Or Other Authorizations May Apply
Heritage: An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Must Not Be Removed Without A Permit; Yukon Guidance Describes An Artifact As An Abandoned Object Of Archaeological Or Historical Interest More Than 45 Years Old
Map precision: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

Yukon Laws — Parks General Regulation, O.I.C. 2025/53 · Government of Yukon — Watson Lake Campground · Government of Yukon — What to do if you find an archaeological site

Why this classification: Government of Yukon confirms a 40-site campground on Watson Lake with a day-use area, playground, dock and trails. The official site page supplies the published GPS point. This record remains research-only because metal-detector use is not expressly authorized and heritage/site-specific restrictions can apply.

Ethel Lake Campground — Lakeshore Beach

Research only — non-invasive scanning; no digging or artifact-recovery authority inferred

Ethel Lake Campground — Lakeshore Beach is included as a modern public-recreation planning reference. General park access does not itself establish metal-detector, digging or recovery permission, and Yukon heritage protections apply to archaeological and historical sites and artifacts.

Map note: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference; the site has documented First Nation cultural importance, so heritage caution is especially important. This point is a facility reference, not an exact detector-use boundary.

Place type: Territorial park campground beach
Detector use: Personal Recreational Activity May Be Undertaken Without A Park Permit Unless The Regulation Posted Sign Management Plan Or Interim Guidelines Say Otherwise; Metal Detector Use Is Not Specifically Authorized; Confirm Current Site Rules Before Scanning
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Is Inferred From General Recreational Access; Do Not Disturb Possible Archaeological Or Historical Sites
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Do Not Remove An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Without The Required Permit; Ask Park Staff About Modern Lost Property
Permission: Check Current Signs Management Plan Interim Guidelines And Park Staff Before Scanning; Separate Archaeology Or Other Authorizations May Apply
Heritage: An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Must Not Be Removed Without A Permit; Yukon Guidance Describes An Artifact As An Abandoned Object Of Archaeological Or Historical Interest More Than 45 Years Old
Map precision: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

Yukon Laws — Parks General Regulation, O.I.C. 2025/53 · Government of Yukon — Ethel Lake Campground · Government of Yukon — What to do if you find an archaeological site

Why this classification: Government of Yukon confirms a sandy or cobble beach within short walking distance and campsites directly by the water. The official site page supplies the published GPS point. This record remains research-only because metal-detector use is not expressly authorized and heritage/site-specific restrictions can apply.

Five Mile Lake Campground — Swimming Beach

Research only — non-invasive scanning; no digging or artifact-recovery authority inferred

Five Mile Lake Campground — Swimming Beach is included as a modern public-recreation planning reference. General park access does not itself establish metal-detector, digging or recovery permission, and Yukon heritage protections apply to archaeological and historical sites and artifacts.

Map note: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference. The separate recreation site shares the published reference point, so only the campground is represented here to avoid a duplicate map pin. This point is a facility reference, not an exact detector-use boundary.

Place type: Territorial park campground swimming beach
Detector use: Personal Recreational Activity May Be Undertaken Without A Park Permit Unless The Regulation Posted Sign Management Plan Or Interim Guidelines Say Otherwise; Metal Detector Use Is Not Specifically Authorized; Confirm Current Site Rules Before Scanning
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Is Inferred From General Recreational Access; Do Not Disturb Possible Archaeological Or Historical Sites
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Do Not Remove An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Without The Required Permit; Ask Park Staff About Modern Lost Property
Permission: Check Current Signs Management Plan Interim Guidelines And Park Staff Before Scanning; Separate Archaeology Or Other Authorizations May Apply
Heritage: An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Must Not Be Removed Without A Permit; Yukon Guidance Describes An Artifact As An Abandoned Object Of Archaeological Or Historical Interest More Than 45 Years Old
Map precision: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

Yukon Laws — Parks General Regulation, O.I.C. 2025/53 · Government of Yukon — Five Mile Lake Campground · Government of Yukon — What to do if you find an archaeological site

Why this classification: Government of Yukon confirms a popular swimming lake, playground, campground and sandy or cobble beach. The official site page supplies the published GPS point. This record remains research-only because metal-detector use is not expressly authorized and heritage/site-specific restrictions can apply.

Kluane National Park and Reserve

Metal detector use prohibited at Parks Canada-administered place

Parks Canada lists Kluane National Park and Reserve as a current federally protected park/place and publishes the map reference used here. Current Parks Canada visitor guidance states that operating a metal detector is prohibited at all Parks Canada-administered places. This marker is a protected/no-go planning reference, not a detecting destination.

Map note: Official Parks Canada location-finder reference point. This is a no-go planning marker, not a legal boundary or detecting location; do not use the point to infer the protected-area boundary.

Place type: National park / reserve — federally protected area
Detector use: Prohibited At Parks Canada Administered Place
Digging: Prohibited; No Recreational Excavation Or Ground Disturbance Authority Inferred
Recovery: Prohibited; Do Not Remove Historic, Archaeological Or Natural Objects
Permission: No General Recreational Detector Permission; Any Exceptional Authorization Must Come Expressly From Parks Canada
Heritage: Federal Protected Area; Natural And Historic Objects Protected; Leave Objects In Place
Map precision: Official Parks Canada location-finder reference point
Checked: September 8, 2026

Parks Canada — Find a Parks Canada location (official place listing and map reference) · Parks Canada — current visitor guidelines: metal detectors prohibited at all Parks Canada-administered places

Why this classification: Parks Canada’s current location finder confirms this named federal place and provides the reference point used on the map. Current Parks Canada visitor guidelines state that metal detectors are prohibited at all Parks Canada-administered places. The record is therefore intentionally a no-go/protected planning marker. The marker is not a legal boundary.

Ivvavik National Park

Metal detector use prohibited at Parks Canada-administered place

Parks Canada lists Ivvavik National Park as a current federally protected park/place and publishes the map reference used here. Current Parks Canada visitor guidance states that operating a metal detector is prohibited at all Parks Canada-administered places. This marker is a protected/no-go planning reference, not a detecting destination.

Place type: National park / reserve — federally protected area
Detector use: Prohibited At Parks Canada Administered Place
Digging: Prohibited; No Recreational Excavation Or Ground Disturbance Authority Inferred
Recovery: Prohibited; Do Not Remove Historic, Archaeological Or Natural Objects
Permission: No General Recreational Detector Permission; Any Exceptional Authorization Must Come Expressly From Parks Canada
Heritage: Federal Protected Area; Natural And Historic Objects Protected; Leave Objects In Place
Map precision: Official Parks Canada location-finder reference point
Checked: September 8, 2026

Vuntut National Park

Metal detector use prohibited at Parks Canada-administered place

Parks Canada lists Vuntut National Park as a current federally protected park/place and publishes the map reference used here. Current Parks Canada visitor guidance states that operating a metal detector is prohibited at all Parks Canada-administered places. This marker is a protected/no-go planning reference, not a detecting destination.

Place type: National park / reserve — federally protected area
Detector use: Prohibited At Parks Canada Administered Place
Digging: Prohibited; No Recreational Excavation Or Ground Disturbance Authority Inferred
Recovery: Prohibited; Do Not Remove Historic, Archaeological Or Natural Objects
Permission: No General Recreational Detector Permission; Any Exceptional Authorization Must Come Expressly From Parks Canada
Heritage: Federal Protected Area; Natural And Historic Objects Protected; Leave Objects In Place
Map precision: Official Parks Canada location-finder reference point
Checked: September 8, 2026

Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site

Metal detector use prohibited at Parks Canada-administered place

Parks Canada lists Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site as a current federal heritage place and publishes the map reference used here. A Superintendent’s Notice issued April 1, 2026 prohibits metal-detector use within National Historic Sites of Canada until further notice. This marker is a protected/no-go planning reference, not a detecting destination.

Place type: National historic site — federally protected heritage place
Detector use: Prohibited At Parks Canada Administered Place
Digging: Prohibited; No Recreational Excavation Or Ground Disturbance Authority Inferred
Recovery: Prohibited; Do Not Remove Historic, Archaeological Or Natural Objects
Permission: No General Recreational Detector Permission; Any Exceptional Authorization Must Come Expressly From Parks Canada
Heritage: National Historic Site; Historic And Archaeological Resources Protected; Leave Objects In Place
Map precision: Official Parks Canada location-finder reference point
Checked: September 8, 2026

Parks Canada — Find a Parks Canada location (official place listing and map reference) · Parks Canada — Superintendent’s Notice: metal detector use prohibited in National Historic Sites (issued 2026-04-01)

Why this classification: Parks Canada’s current location finder confirms this named federal place and provides the reference point used on the map. The April 1, 2026 Superintendent’s Notice prohibits metal-detector use within National Historic Sites of Canada until further notice. The record is therefore intentionally a no-go/protected planning marker. The marker is not a legal boundary.

S.S. Klondike National Historic Site

Metal detector use prohibited at Parks Canada-administered place

Parks Canada lists S.S. Klondike National Historic Site as a current federal heritage place and publishes the map reference used here. A Superintendent’s Notice issued April 1, 2026 prohibits metal-detector use within National Historic Sites of Canada until further notice. This marker is a protected/no-go planning reference, not a detecting destination.

Place type: National historic site — federally protected heritage place
Detector use: Prohibited At Parks Canada Administered Place
Digging: Prohibited; No Recreational Excavation Or Ground Disturbance Authority Inferred
Recovery: Prohibited; Do Not Remove Historic, Archaeological Or Natural Objects
Permission: No General Recreational Detector Permission; Any Exceptional Authorization Must Come Expressly From Parks Canada
Heritage: National Historic Site; Historic And Archaeological Resources Protected; Leave Objects In Place
Map precision: Official Parks Canada location-finder reference point
Checked: September 8, 2026

Klondike National Historic Sites

Metal detector use prohibited at Parks Canada-administered place

Parks Canada lists Klondike National Historic Sites as a current federal heritage place and publishes the map reference used here. A Superintendent’s Notice issued April 1, 2026 prohibits metal-detector use within National Historic Sites of Canada until further notice. This marker is a protected/no-go planning reference, not a detecting destination.

Place type: National historic site — federally protected heritage place
Detector use: Prohibited At Parks Canada Administered Place
Digging: Prohibited; No Recreational Excavation Or Ground Disturbance Authority Inferred
Recovery: Prohibited; Do Not Remove Historic, Archaeological Or Natural Objects
Permission: No General Recreational Detector Permission; Any Exceptional Authorization Must Come Expressly From Parks Canada
Heritage: National Historic Site; Historic And Archaeological Resources Protected; Leave Objects In Place
Map precision: Official Parks Canada location-finder reference point
Checked: September 8, 2026

Congdon Creek Campground

Non-invasive scanning research only; no digging or artifact-recovery authority inferred

Road-accessible Kluane-region campground with shoreline trail and a sandy or cobble beach within short walking distance. The current Yukon parks framework does not specifically authorize metal detecting, so this remains a non-invasive research reference with no digging or artifact-recovery authority inferred.

Map note: Official Government of Yukon campground GPS reference; not a detector-use boundary.

Place type: Territorial campground / public recreation area
Detector use: Personal Recreational Scanning Is Not Expressly Prohibited By The Current Parks General Regulation But Signs Management Plans And Site Specific Rules Control
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Is Inferred From General Personal Recreation Access; Restore Any Used Area And Do Not Disturb Possible Archaeological Sites
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Do Not Remove Artifacts From Archaeological Or Historical Sites Without The Required Permit; Ask Park Staff About Modern Lost Property
Permission: Check Current Signs Management Plan Interim Guidelines And Park Staff Before Scanning; Separate Archaeology Or Other Authorizations May Apply
Heritage: An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Must Not Be Removed Without A Permit; Yukon Defines Relevant Artifacts As Abandoned Objects Of Archaeological Or Historical Interest More Than 45 Years Old
Map precision: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

Yukon Laws — Parks General Regulation, O.I.C. 2025/53 · Government of Yukon — Congdon Creek Campground

Why this classification: Source basis: the current 2026 Government of Yukon campground page confirms the visitor location and provides the published GPS reference; detector and recovery permission remain a separate rule check.

Wolf Creek Campground

Non-invasive scanning research only; no digging or artifact-recovery authority inferred

Busy road-accessible campground with trails, playground and day-use area used year-round. The current Yukon parks framework does not specifically authorize metal detecting, so this remains a non-invasive research reference with no digging or artifact-recovery authority inferred.

Map note: Official Government of Yukon campground GPS reference; not a detector-use boundary.

Place type: Territorial campground / public recreation area
Detector use: Personal Recreational Scanning Is Not Expressly Prohibited By The Current Parks General Regulation But Signs Management Plans And Site Specific Rules Control
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Is Inferred From General Personal Recreation Access; Restore Any Used Area And Do Not Disturb Possible Archaeological Sites
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Do Not Remove Artifacts From Archaeological Or Historical Sites Without The Required Permit; Ask Park Staff About Modern Lost Property
Permission: Check Current Signs Management Plan Interim Guidelines And Park Staff Before Scanning; Separate Archaeology Or Other Authorizations May Apply
Heritage: An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Must Not Be Removed Without A Permit; Yukon Defines Relevant Artifacts As Abandoned Objects Of Archaeological Or Historical Interest More Than 45 Years Old
Map precision: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

Yukon Laws — Parks General Regulation, O.I.C. 2025/53 · Government of Yukon — Wolf Creek Campground

Takhini River Campground

Non-invasive scanning research only; no digging or artifact-recovery authority inferred

Road-accessible campground and popular river put-in/take-out point for paddlers. The current Yukon parks framework does not specifically authorize metal detecting, so this remains a non-invasive research reference with no digging or artifact-recovery authority inferred.

Map note: Official Government of Yukon campground GPS reference; not a detector-use boundary.

Place type: Territorial campground / public recreation area
Detector use: Personal Recreational Scanning Is Not Expressly Prohibited By The Current Parks General Regulation But Signs Management Plans And Site Specific Rules Control
Digging: No Digging Or Ground Disturbance Authority Is Inferred From General Personal Recreation Access; Restore Any Used Area And Do Not Disturb Possible Archaeological Sites
Recovery: No General Recovery Permission Inferred; Do Not Remove Artifacts From Archaeological Or Historical Sites Without The Required Permit; Ask Park Staff About Modern Lost Property
Permission: Check Current Signs Management Plan Interim Guidelines And Park Staff Before Scanning; Separate Archaeology Or Other Authorizations May Apply
Heritage: An Artifact From An Archaeological Or Historical Site Must Not Be Removed Without A Permit; Yukon Defines Relevant Artifacts As Abandoned Objects Of Archaeological Or Historical Interest More Than 45 Years Old
Map precision: Official Yukon Parks campground GPS reference
Checked: September 8, 2026

Yukon Laws — Parks General Regulation, O.I.C. 2025/53 · Government of Yukon — Takhini River Campground

How to verify a Yukon detecting location

Confirm the boundary

A point on this map may represent an entrance, beach, facility, park centre or broad locality. Use the official boundary or site map before entering the field.

Reopen the current rule

Check the cited land-manager page, posted notices and temporary closures. Do not rely on a screenshot or an old forum post.

Separate scanning from digging

A rule that tolerates non-invasive detector use does not automatically authorize excavation, turf cutting, sand displacement or item removal.

Stop for possible heritage

If a target could be archaeological or historically significant, leave the context undisturbed and follow the official heritage reporting or permit process.

Questions about metal detecting in Yukon

Does public access mean I can use a metal detector?

No. Visitor access and detector authorization are separate questions. This guide uses “check current rules” when the source confirms public access but does not establish detector permission.

Can I dig after I get a signal?

Only when the controlling land-manager rule permits the specific ground disturbance. The record’s Digging field is intentionally separate from Detector use.

Can I keep what I find?

Only if recovery and retention are lawful for that property and the object is not protected by heritage, park, lost-property or other rules. Review the Recovery and Heritage fields before removing anything.

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