About Mendenhall Campground
Number of accommodations: 68
Campground Amenities
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Dump Station
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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
Scott S
VerifiedJune 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
Usually our stay is excellent however this last stay should've been june 13th thru the 16th but after one day we were asked to leave because we allotted our 2 week stay. The forrest service guy himself said he would ok our refund but when trying to request it...was told not found . not a happy camper (pun intended) as we really needed that money back
Jonathan V
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
We love some of the larger campsites with views of the lake and glacier. Saw the aurora borealis our last 2 nights!
Taylor K
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
My son and I had our first camping trip there. Clean, friendly people, amazing scenery! Definitely a local favorite!!
Matt T
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
Nice
Jan C
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
We had a great time. I was not satisfied with the campsite I had due to wind. I was having my grandchildren the next day and I knew the wind would hamper our activities. The camp directors helped me find a suitable site and made the changes in the system, as I could not and was already checked in. They were wonderful. Bathroom was clean.
Pierre D
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
maya k
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
Great place, beautiful, clean and great services.
Steve P
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
The onlone reservation system is very efficient and easy to use. The campground was incredible - right on the glacial lake, with views across to the glacier. With the senior discount, the price was very affordable. The Mendenhall visitor center is a must.
STEPHEN R
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
Great views of lake, glacier and mountains with beavers swimming around. Very much enjoyed.
Mackenzie F
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
I had an amazing experience at this campground! It was very clean!
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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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. |
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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. |
