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Tarfu Lake Campground

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Tarfu Lake Campground

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Road accessible Yukon Government campground in the Southern Lakes region. 

Tarfu Lake has good paddling opportunities.

Good place to spot mule deer and common nighthawk.

Tarfu means “Things Are Really ‘Fouled’ Up” in military terms.

Both the lake's Tagish and Tlingit names, Nústséhé Méne’ and Naagas’éi Áayi, mean "fox lake."

The gate will remain open after service to this campground has ended. Register your stay (payment not required). Bring your own wood and toilet paper and pack out your garbage. 

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Check for special fishing restrictions that protect sensitive lake trout populations.

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  • Boat Launch

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Southern Lakes

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Summer

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