Mendenhall Lake
The campground operates seasonally from May 15 through September 15 and is currently open. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov. The entrance gate closes 10pm to 7am nightly; exit gate is open 24 hours. Maximum stay is 14 days.
Harbor Mountain Forest Order Closure Sitka Ranger District
Occupancy and Use Prohibitions TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST Sitka Ranger DistrictOrder No. 10-05-31-26-10Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.53 (e)(f), the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System (“NFS”) within the administrative boundaries of the Tongass National…
Auke Recreation Area Forest Order Occupancy and Use Prohibitions Juneau Ranger District
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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…
About
Mendenhall Lake Campground provides one of the most accessible glacier camping experiences in Alaska, situated directly on Mendenhall Lake with stunning views of the Mendenhall Glacier and surrounding Tongass National Forest. Located just 13 miles from downtown Juneau, the campground offers a range of site types: 9 full-service RV sites with electric, water, and sewer hookups; 9 partial-service sites with electric and water; 51 basic sites; and 7 walk-in backpacker sites with a covered cooking shelter. All sites feature tent pads, picnic tables, and fire grills built to accessibility standards. Two bathhouse units provide flush toilets and hot showers, while vault toilets and water faucets are dispersed throughout the campground. A central dump station and trash dumpster are available near the entrance. Bears frequent the area, so all scented items must be stored in vehicles or bear-proof containers. The campground accommodates large rigs, with 48 sites suitable for camping units over 30 feet. The entrance gate closes nightly from 10pm to 7am, though the exit remains open 24 hours. Maximum stay is 14 days. Firewood is rarely provided; campers should bring their own.
Directions
From downtown Juneau, take Egan Drive northwest 8 miles to the stoplight at Mendenhall Loop Road. Turn right and go 2.2 miles to the intersection with Glacier Spur Road. Turn left and travel 1.4 miles to Montana Creek Road. Turn right for 0.3 mile to Skaters Cabin Road, then right again 0.3 mile to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $36 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 586-8800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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