Mendenhall Campground
Closed for the season. Opens May 15, 2026 and operates through September 15. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. Maximum stay is 14 days within any 50-day period. Gate closed 10pm-7am; exit gate open 24 hours.
Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass and Chugach National Forests: Possessing, storing or transporting parts of a cannabis plant, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; including and not limited to…
Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) & (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails located within and/or administered by the…
Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
R-10 SUPPLEMENT 7700-96-1 7730EFFECTIVE 5/17/96 Page 10 of 117731.14 - EXHIBIT 01ORDER NO. R-10-96-01FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILSALASKA REGIONPursuant to Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart B, Section261. so (a) (b), the following is prohibited on National Forest Developmentroads…
Area and Road Closure Order Prince of Wales Ranger District
The Ross Adams Mine area will be closed for public safety due to contamination removal and remediation work that includes the continuous use of large heavy earthmoving equipment (on the road system that accesses the mine site and locations where work will be occurring).The closure will be in place…
Beaver Falls Prohibitions Thorne Bay Ranger District
The following acts are prohibited in the Tongass National Forest within the Thorne Bay Ranger District: Being on, going into, or using any part of the boardwalk trail leading to the Beaver Falls karst viewing areas, Forest Service Trails 54776, 54776A, and 54776B.
Anan Wildlife Observatory Forest Order Wrangell Ranger District
To provide for public safety and resource protection, the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System lands described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Use Restriction Area”).PROHIBITIONSA. Going into, being upon, entering, or…
Mendenhall Lake Campground and Auk Village Campground Occupancy Prohibitions Juneau Ranger District
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited within the Mendenhall Lake Campground and the Auk Village Campground:1.Camping for a period longer than 14 days within a 50-day period. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(a).2.Entering or remaining in a campground between…
About
Mendenhall Campground occupies a prime location on the shore of Mendenhall Lake, offering campers unobstructed views of the massive Mendenhall Glacier and the surrounding peaks of the Coast Mountains. At nearly 17 million acres, Tongass National Forest is the largest in the national forest system, and this campground serves as an ideal base for exploring its temperate rainforest ecosystem. The terrain is relatively flat, consisting of glacial moraines dotted with Sitka alder, black cottonwood, spruce-hemlock forest, and blueberry bushes. The campground features 67 sites across several categories: 9 full-service RV sites with electric, water, and sewer hookups; 9 partial-service RV sites with electric and water; 51 basic tent sites; and 7 walk-in backpacker sites with a covered cooking shelter. All sites include picnic tables, tent pads, and combination fire rings with grills. Facilities include vault toilets, flush toilets, two bathhouses with hot showers, potable water, a dump station, and trash service. A campground host is stationed at the entrance. Hiking opportunities abound from the campground. The West Glacier Trail (1,300 ft elevation gain, 5-6 hours roundtrip) departs a half-mile from the entrance. Shorter options include the 1.7-mile Nugget Falls Trail to a 377-foot waterfall, the 1.5-mile Moraine Ecology Trail, and the 0.7-mile Trail of Time. Bear activity is common; campers must store all scented items in vehicles or bear-proof containers.
Directions
From the Juneau airport: go 0.1 mile to the junction of Yandukin Shell Simmons Drive. Turn left on Shell Simmons Drive and travel 0.3 miles to the stoplight at Old Glacier Highway. Turn left on Old Glacier Highway and travel 0.5 mile to the stoplight at Egan Drive. Continue on Mendenhall Loop Road 2.2 miles to the intersection of Back Loop Road. Turn left on Back Loop Road. Continue 1.4 miles to the intersection of Montana Creek Road. Turn right and travel 0.3 miles to Skater's Cabin Road. Turn right and travel 0.3 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $36 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 60ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 586-8800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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