About Mendenhall Campground
Number of accommodations: 68
Campground Amenities
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Showers -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (120)
What Guests Are Saying
Mendenhall Campground offers stunning views, especially from sites like #8, 9, and 10, providing a scenic experience close to Juneau. The campground is well-maintained, with spacious sites, clean bathrooms, and excellent amenities, including free showers and bear-proof storage boxes. While there were some minor issues, such as limited shower hours and an incident with communication regarding campground closures, overall guests praised the peaceful atmosphere and helpful camp hosts, making it a highly recommended destination.
What Guests Are Saying
Mendenhall Campground offers stunning views, especially from sites like #8, 9, and 10, providing a scenic experience close to Juneau. The campground is well-maintained, with spacious sites, clean bathrooms, and excellent amenities, including free showers and bear-proof storage boxes. While there were some minor issues, such as limited shower hours and an incident with communication regarding campground closures, overall guests praised the peaceful atmosphere and helpful camp hosts, making it a highly recommended destination.
Review Summary
Paul S
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
A little chilly at times being so close to the glacier, but what a view!
Ann B
VerifiedDecember 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
I got Campsite #9 - directly opposite the glacier. The campground had just reopened after the outburst flood. There was only one other occupied campsite that night so it was very quiet. It was heaven. It was the most beautiful campsite I have had in years. Words fail me.
Michele S
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
I stayed late in the season at the campground. The site was surrounded by trees and was well maintained. The hook ups (electric and water) were excellent; no problems with pressure or power surges. Great camp hosts.
Sean C
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
If arriving on the ferry make sure they give you a gate code if they keep closing the gate at 10pm.
Carol H
VerifiedAugust 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
Campground hosts Brendan and Abby are stellar.
Sites are beautiful. Bear boxes are a great addition. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to close access to town but is still deep in the woods.
Taunell M
VerifiedAugust 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
Beautiful, spacious, clean, probably the best campground I've ever been in. Thank you for this!
Jacob M
VerifiedAugust 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
Great experience!
Sharon F
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
We had a lovely evening at the campground. It was very quiet and calm and we slept well.
Samuel A
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
Our ferry was late arriving in Juneau. We got to the campground a bit after 10pm and the gate was locked so we couldn’t get to our campsite.
Cloi S
VerifiedJuly 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
Loved our stay!
Location Mendenhall Campground
Address:
Juneau Ranger District, 8510 Mendenhall Loop Road
Juneau, AK, 99801
United States
This campsite is approximately 13 miles from downtown Juneau. Access is via the Alaska Marine Highway or via Alaska Airlines.
By ferry: turn right out of the Ferry Terminal parking lot. Drive 1.7 miles to DeHart's Store above Auke Bay marinas. Take a left turn onto Back Loop Road. Travel 2.5 miles to Montana Creek Road. Turn left onto Montana Creek Road. Drive 0.3 miles to Skater's Cabin Road. The campground is 0.3 miles down the road.
From the 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 stoplight at the intersection of Old Glacier Highway. Turn left on Old Glacier Highway and travel 0.5 mile to the stoplight at the intersection of Egan Drive. Continue on Mendenhall Loop Road 2.2 miles to the intersection of Back Loop Road. Turn left on Backloop 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 campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 58.4139 / -134.561
Elevation: 24 feet
Policies & Rules
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| General |
The entrance gate is closed nightly from 10pm to 7am. The exit gate remains open 24/7. |
| General |
Bears frequent the area; keep food and anything with a scent in vehicles or bear-proof containers that are available for free for backpackers (ask the host). When campers are not at their site and have left items outside that have a scent such as food, soap, toothpaste, barbecues, etc., then Forest Staff will remove the item from the campsite. |
| General |
Campers are encouraged to bring their own firewood. |
| General |
If vehicle or person maximums per site are exceeded, campers will be asked to move excess vehicles and equipment to an additional site, if available, and pay the additional fee. |
| General |
Campground reservations may be made the same day as arrival, if a site is available. |
| General |
Campsite check-in time is 3:00pm. Check-out time is 2:00pm on the day of departure. |
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Commercial outfitters or guides not allowed; institutional outfitters (universities, schools and clubs) may require a special use permit before making reservations; contact the Juneau Ranger District at 907-586-8800. |
