Mendenhall Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens May 15, 2026 through September 15. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. The entrance gate closes nightly at 10pm and reopens at 7am during operating season.
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 proc
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
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 REGION
Winter Storm Warning issued December 29 at 5:48PM AKST until December 31 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE INTO MID WEEK... .Snowfall and periods of freezing rain continue for much of the northern half of the panhandle from Juneau and Icy Strait corridor area northward. The rain/snow line has moved southward today sitting just south of Tenakee Springs and Elfin Cove Monday evening. Snow totals have so far been around 15 to 47 inches across the northern panhandle. A low in the gulf is continuing to send surges of moisture into the panhandle with another surge expected to arrive for the northern inner channels late Monday night, bringing more renewed snowfall rates with it. Following this will be a slight decrease in snow rates Tuesday before a second wave of moisture is expected for late Tuesday night. Into Wednesday precip rates should then start to diminish. The rain/snow line will be wavering south of the Icy Strait area through this entire time period. Please stay tuned to future updates on this impactful storm. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 17 to 22 inches. * WHERE...Glacier Bay and City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional accumulating snowfall totals will be highly variable. The bulk of the additional snow accumulation will be where heavier showers move through, and out the road in Juneau. Snowfall rates will pick up again late Monday night, diminish on Tuesday, then pick back up again Tuesday night as a series of waves moves through, though these will be weaker than previous waves.
About
Mendenhall Campground is situated on the shore of Mendenhall Lake at approximately 100 feet elevation, offering dramatic views of the massive Mendenhall Glacier to the north. Located about 13 miles from downtown Juneau in Tongass National Forest, this popular campground provides a rare combination of glacier scenery, abundant wildlife viewing, and proximity to extensive hiking trails. The mountains surrounding the campground rise from 4,000 to 7,000 feet above the glacier, creating an impressive alpine backdrop. The campground offers 69 sites total, with options for various camping styles. Nine full-service RV sites include electricity, water, and sewer hookups, while nine partial-service sites provide electricity and water. Fifty-one basic sites accommodate tents and RVs without hookups, and seven walk-in sites are designated for backpackers with a covered cooking shelter. All sites feature tent pads, picnic tables, and fire rings with grills that meet accessibility standards, with 56 of the 69 sites fully accessible. Modern facilities include two bathhouses with flush toilets and hot showers, dispersed vault toilets throughout, water faucets, a central dump station, and trash service. The surrounding landscape consists of relatively flat glacial moraines, small lakes, and ponds covered with black cottonwood, Sitka alder, willow, and mature spruce-hemlock forests. The forest floor features blueberry bushes, mosses, forbs, and lichens. Wildlife is abundant, with eagles, black bears, and spawning salmon commonly seen. Hiking opportunities include the challenging West Glacier Trail with 1,300 feet of elevation gain accessible from near the campground, and numerous trails from the nearby Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center including Nugget Falls Trail, East Glacier Trail, Moraine Ecology Trail, and Trail of Time.
Directions
From downtown Juneau, take Egan Drive northwest 8 miles to the stoplight at Mendenhall Loop Road. Turn right and travel 2.2 miles to the intersection with Glacier Spur Road. Turn left and continue 1.4 miles to 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 entrance. From the ferry terminal, turn right and travel 1.7 miles to DeHart's Store above Auke Bay marinas, then turn left uphill to Mendenhall Loop Road and follow the same directions.
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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 | No |
| Price | $20 - $36 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 60ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 586-8800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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