Students can attend school from kindergarten to Grade 12 in Pelly Crossing at the Eliza Van Bibber School. The Pelly Crossing Campus of Yukon College is located in the Selkirk First Nation's previous administration office. The Northern Tutchone name of the campus, Hets'edan ku', means "learning house." Staff at Hets'edan ku', in partnership with the Selkirk First Nation, offer programming that is locally relevant. Programs and courses include academic upgrading, computer, accounting, office administration, pre-trades, oil and gas entry-level preparation, art and culture, and youth employment preparation, Additional courses are made available via videoconferencing and include such credentialed courses as early childhood education, accounting and academic upgrading.
Pelly Crossing is served by a local community health centre, which has regular hours from Monday to Friday. This centre also provides 24-hour emergency service. A social worker is located in the Selkirk First Nation office.
The RCMP operates a detachment in Pelly Crossing, staffed by a corporal and two constables. Probation officer and native courtworker services are provided from Mayo.
The Selkirk First Nation administers community infrastructure, such as water, sewer, local road maintenance, community recreation, and fire protection.
A chief and six volunteers provide fire department services.
Diesel generators operated by the Yukon Electrical Co. Ltd. provide electricity.
Road access is by an all-weather paved highway from Whitehorse. There is also road access to Carmacks, Dawson City, Faro, and Ross River.
Mail is trucked in three times a week.
Banking services are provided in Pelly Crossing.
Community facilities include the Heritage Centre, a community hall, a youth centre, and a newly renovated recreation centre that includes an arena and curling rink.
A convenience store/gas station and motel is located beside the highway and Heritage Centre. There is a 24-hour card lock system for obtaining gas. There is a sewage disposal area for mobile homes, as well as a place to refill water supplies. There are laundry and shower facilities as well. Across from the store and off the highway close to the river is a newly-renovated campground, which is free of charge.
During the summer, Penny's Place operates as a fast-food outlet. It provides hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream, cappuccino, coffee and cold drinks. Penny's also operates a small gift shop. Sandwiches, coffee, drinks and snack food are available at the grocery store throughout the year.
Minto Resorts, on the Yukon River, is owned by the Selkirk Development Corporation and provides an RV campground and tour bus lunch stop during the summer tourist season. It is located about 30 km from Pelly Crossing.
There is no hotel in Pelly Crossing but the store has six hotel rooms that are available year-round.
