Dan T
VerifiedAugust 19, 2023 Stayed at: 008, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
Campground is great. $8 in fees for a $10 site is ridiculous.
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Mendenhall Campground offers stunning views of the glacier, well-maintained facilities, and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a top choice for campers. Many reviews highlight the hot showers, cleanliness, and spacious sites with good spacing and privacy. Some minor drawbacks include noise from nearby roads and occasional late-night disturbances, as well as the locked gate after 10 PM, but overall, guests have had wonderful experiences and appreciated the campground's natural beauty and excellent amenities.
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August 19, 2023 Stayed at: 008, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
Campground is great. $8 in fees for a $10 site is ridiculous.
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August 19, 2023 Stayed at: 008, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
Campground is great. $8 in fees for a $10 site is ridiculous.
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August 26, 2023 Stayed at: 030, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
Ferry didnt run and ended up having to switch campsites everyday for 4 days and all campsites are booked but nobody uses them. No staff around and no wood. I forgot once some food and cooking equipment in the bearbox and went to retrieve them 2 hours later and all food had been thrown in garbage and glass jars broken so all was ruined, the cooking equipment the ”staff” stole and I had to dig out my food from the trash pin and call around all numbers that dont answer or call back. Unbelievable. Never use a campsite in the US again.
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August 26, 2023 Stayed at: 030, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
Ferry didnt run and ended up having to switch campsites everyday for 4 days and all campsites are booked but nobody uses them. No staff around and no wood. I forgot once some food and cooking equipment in the bearbox and went to retrieve them 2 hours later and all food had been thrown in garbage and glass jars broken so all was ruined, the cooking equipment the ”staff” stole and I had to dig out my food from the trash pin and call around all numbers that dont answer or call back. Unbelievable. Never use a campsite in the US again.
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August 27, 2023 Stayed at: 059, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
Noticed that most the sites were empty yet showed not available when renting a site. This was thru most of the summer which was a little inconvenient when wanting a sewage site. Other than that love the campground! The staff were always friendly and facility was always clean.
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August 27, 2023 Stayed at: 059, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
Noticed that most the sites were empty yet showed not available when renting a site. This was thru most of the summer which was a little inconvenient when wanting a sewage site. Other than that love the campground! The staff were always friendly and facility was always clean.
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August 28, 2023 Stayed at: 005, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
Breathtaking view, nice walking paths. Close to town if you need supplies.
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August 28, 2023 Stayed at: 005, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
Breathtaking view, nice walking paths. Close to town if you need supplies.
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September 1, 2023 Stayed at: 055, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
Sewer connection is cumbersome. Inlet to campground sewer is higher than output of RV. This makes for some very interesting work.
Also, the freshwater flow is very slow.
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September 1, 2023 Stayed at: 055, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
Sewer connection is cumbersome. Inlet to campground sewer is higher than output of RV. This makes for some very interesting work.
Also, the freshwater flow is very slow.
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Juneau Ranger District, 8510 Mendenhall Loop Road, Juneau, AK 99801 United States
Elevation: 24 ft
This campsite is approximately 13 mi 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 mi to DeHart's Store above Auke Bay marinas. Take a l...
This campsite is approximately 13 mi 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 mi to DeHart's Store above Auke Bay marinas. Take a left turn onto Back Loop Road. Travel 2.5 mi to Montana Creek Road. Turn left onto Montana Creek Road. Drive 0.3 mi to Skater's Cabin Road. The campground is 0.3 mi down the road.
From the airport: go 0.1 mi to the junction of Yandukin Shell Simmons Drive. Turn left on Shell Simmons Drive and travel 0.3 mi to stoplight at the intersection of Old Glacier Highway. Turn left on Old Glacier Highway and travel 0.5 mi to the stoplight at the intersection of Egan Drive. Continue on Mendenhall Loop Road 2.2 mi to the intersection of Back Loop Road. Turn left on Backloop Road. Continue 1.4 mi to the intersection of Montana Creek Road. Turn right and travel 0.3 mi to Skater's Cabin Road. Turn right and travel 0.3 mi to campground.
The closest entrance is: Bartlett Cove
Approximate drive: 58.6 mi · over 1 hr (100 min)
Check in time
3PM
Check out time
2PM
Last updated: November 5, 2026