Five Mile Lake Campground
Warm-water lakeside campground on the Silver Trail.
Five Mile Lake Campground is a popular Yukon Government campground located at Km 57 on the Silver Trail (Yukon Highway 11), near Mayo. Set on the shores of Five Mile Lake, it features one of the warmest swimming lakes in the Yukon and offers a great base for exploring the Silver Trail region.
Serviced: May 8 to September 20, 2026 (gate open the same dates)
Reservations: none, all sites are first come, first served
What You’ll Find
- 26 spacious campsites (including 3 pull-throughs)
- Warm lake water ideal for swimming
- Boat launch for canoeing and kayaking
- 3.2 km hiking trail around the lake, connecting to the Five Mile Lake Recreation Site (day use)
- Cook shelter, picnic tables and fire rings
- Outhouses and bear-proof garbage bins
- Free firewood and hand pump water
- Playground and day-use area
- Popular stop for Silver Trail travellers and families
Check the current season and status on the Government of Yukon campground page. For the drive, see the Silver Trail guide.
