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
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Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
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Special Weather Statement issued February 8 at 1:57PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
After a series of shortwaves that brought rain and gusty winds over the past few days, a stronger front will approach southeast Alaska from the west on Tuesday. South to southeast winds will increase through the day Tuesday. Confidence is increasing for windy conditions with strong gusts Tuesday night into Wednesday morning as the front pushes west to east across southeast Alaska. Gales with storm force gusts will be possible ahead and along the frontal passage, especially along north-south oriented channels and along the coastal waters. A period of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible with the frontal passage, but with the progressive nature of the front, flooding is not expected at this time. Another gale to potentially storm force low will quickly lift northeast into the Gulf and looks to push across southeast Alaska sometime later Wednesday into Thursday, bringing another round of strong gusty winds and moderate to heavy rainfall. Further details on the high wind and flooding potential for this system will be honed in on in the coming days. Looking further ahead, a cooling trend is favored to commence in the wake of these passing systems by late work week into the weekend. Snow levels will begin to lower and a colder outflow wind pattern could set up by late weekend. This could result in a return of snow for some coastal communities, especially across northern southeast Alaska. Further details on the pattern change and snow potential will be honed as the weekend approaches.
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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