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Tarfu Lake

Tarfu Lake Campground is a road-accessible Yukon Government campground located at kilometre 32 on the Atlin Road (Highway 7) in the Southern Lakes region, sitting at an elevation of roughly 730 metres. The campground offers 11 campsites and a boat launch.

The lake itself is about 4. 5 kilometres long with a maximum depth of 33 metres, making it well suited for paddling. Wildlife watchers may spot mule deer and common nighthawk in the area.

Anglers should note special fishing restrictions in place to protect sensitive lake trout populations.

The campground name carries a bit of history: "Tarfu" is WWII military slang meaning "Things Are Really Fouled Up," while the lake's Tagish and Tlingit names — Nústséhé Méne' and Naagas'éi Áayi — both translate to "fox lake."

When the campground is unstaffed, the gate remains open; self-registration is required, though no payment is needed. Visitors should bring their own wood and toilet paper and pack out their garbage.


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