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…
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…
Eulachon Fishery Closure Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District
EULACHON FISHERY CLOSED IN FEDERAL WATERS OF DISTRICT ONE EXCEPT BY FEDERALLY QUALIFIED USERS IN THE UNUK RIVER DRAINAGEThis emergency Special Action closes Eulachon harvest in Federal public waters draining into District 1, except by federally qualified users in the Unuk River drainage.
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…
Winter Storm Warning issued March 15 at 6:46PM AKDT until March 16 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOWFALL RETURNS SUNDAY INTO MONDAY... A strong low pressure system is currently tracking northward towards the panhandle, snow transitioning to rain across much of the southern panhandle through Sunday night. For the northern and central Alaska Panhandle, anticipating a bit later start, by early Sunday evening and continuing into Monday. No significant snowfall forecast changes.Current forecast snowfall accumulations within the Winter Storm Warnings are between 6 to 12 inches, with locally higher amounts expected through Monday afternoon. For southern panhandle communities in Winter Weather Advisories, expecting total snowfall accumulations of 3 to 6 inches before a changeover to rain or a rain/snow mix, highest totals within interior Prince of Wales Island. Snow showers will then continue behind this system with widely variable accumulations through the rest of the week. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Visibility reduced to 1 mile or less. * WHERE...Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island, Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait and City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Sunday evening or Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Current forecast has heaviest snowfall rates arriving Sunday evening into early Monday morning across the Icy Strait corridor communities, including Juneau. Snow will transition from light and fluffy to more wet and dense through Monday morning. Locally higher amounts are expected.
Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 2:26PM AKDT until March 16 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
...STRONG LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM QUICKLY INCREASES WINDS SUNDAY... Winds have begun to increase across the southern panhandle this afternoon as the low continues track northward. Currently, the strongest winds are in Dixon Entrance and pushing into Clarence Strait. This area is seeing sustained Gale force winds of 35 to 40 kts with occasional storm force gusts near 50 kts. Land Winds have also begun to increase with the strongest gusts near 40 mph currently over Ketchikan and southern Prince of Wales Island. Wind gusts have increased the last few ours coming out of Taku Inlet with gusts up to 40mph reported near Downtown Juneau. The strongest wind gusts are still anticipated to be this evening as that low moves just west of Baranof Island before diminishing through early Monday morning. * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Downtown Juneau and South Douglas Island. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 1 AM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution if traveling by land, sea, or air. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts have increased this afternoon near Downtown Juneau and southern Douglas Island due to increased winds coming out of Taku Inlet. Strongest winds are likely to continue through this evening before diminishing tomorrow morning. There is a chance that gusty winds will last into Monday.
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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