About Mendenhall Campground
Number of accommodations: 68
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
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Reviews (238)
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
Daryl W
VerifiedOctober 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
On-site staff were very helpful. Facilities and campsites were clean. Excellent experience.
Daryl W
VerifiedOctober 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
On-site staff were very helpful. Facilities and campsites were clean. Excellent experience.
Jacob A
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
An absolutely stunning piece of land that the campground sits upon, across the lake from the towering Mendenhall Glacier.
I camped at site #26 in the backpackers loop and hardly saw another soul back there. Sites are well spaced and private. The source of the Mendenhall River begins right at this location and it’ll lull you to sleep — unless the rain itself comes down too hard, in which case that’ll drown out all other sounds. Speaking of that river, it definitely swells and seeps into the area near the sites. The flooding during summer of ‘23 washed out a few sites in another section of the campground.
Views of the glacier are abundant, from multiple sites, just a quick walk down to the lake from any given site. Wildlife is readily seen, from beavers and gulls, to an occasional bear (or so the signs say). The campground has a short nature trail around the glacial carved ponds that dot the area, a quick and easy stroll for all humans. The west glacier trailhead is only a short walk or drive outside the campground and you’ll also find a nice beach area for putting your kayak or canoe into the lake, should you have one with you.
Showers are hot, which was so very appreciated with how damp you can feel at all times in Southeast Alaska. Pit toilets are found all around the campgrounds and flush toilets are located near the showers.
All in all, this is a wonderful and inexpensive place to enjoy nature and the abundance of beauty that Alaska has on display. I spent 3 nights here and will gladly do it again. The only cons to this campground are the invariabilty of the river, which is prone to flooding in summer months due to glacier outbursts and the presence of riff-raff, as mentioned by a National Forest Ranger who I spoke to on my last day, although I didn’t run across anyone myself that would have fit the bill. I guess that’s just a good reminder to keep your valuables on hand, which is always good advice.
Jacob A
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
An absolutely stunning piece of land that the campground sits upon, across the lake from the towering Mendenhall Glacier.
I camped at site #26 in the backpackers loop and hardly saw another soul back there. Sites are well spaced and private. The source of the Mendenhall River begins right at this location and it’ll lull you to sleep — unless the rain itself comes down too hard, in which case that’ll drown out all other sounds. Speaking of that river, it definitely swells and seeps into the area near the sites. The flooding during summer of ‘23 washed out a few sites in another section of the campground.
Views of the glacier are abundant, from multiple sites, just a quick walk down to the lake from any given site. Wildlife is readily seen, from beavers and gulls, to an occasional bear (or so the signs say). The campground has a short nature trail around the glacial carved ponds that dot the area, a quick and easy stroll for all humans. The west glacier trailhead is only a short walk or drive outside the campground and you’ll also find a nice beach area for putting your kayak or canoe into the lake, should you have one with you.
Showers are hot, which was so very appreciated with how damp you can feel at all times in Southeast Alaska. Pit toilets are found all around the campgrounds and flush toilets are located near the showers.
All in all, this is a wonderful and inexpensive place to enjoy nature and the abundance of beauty that Alaska has on display. I spent 3 nights here and will gladly do it again. The only cons to this campground are the invariabilty of the river, which is prone to flooding in summer months due to glacier outbursts and the presence of riff-raff, as mentioned by a National Forest Ranger who I spoke to on my last day, although I didn’t run across anyone myself that would have fit the bill. I guess that’s just a good reminder to keep your valuables on hand, which is always good advice.
Sanford S
VerifiedSeptember 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.
Sanford S
VerifiedSeptember 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.
Linda P
VerifiedAugust 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
Breathtaking view, nice walking paths. Close to town if you need supplies.
Linda P
VerifiedAugust 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
Breathtaking view, nice walking paths. Close to town if you need supplies.
Brenda I
VerifiedAugust 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.
Brenda I
VerifiedAugust 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.
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
Arrival & departure
Check in time
3PM
Check out time
2PM
- Same-day reservations are allowed if sites are open.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Safety & rules
- The exit gate is accessible at all times.
Wildlife & food storage
- Store food and scented items in vehicles or bear-proof containers to prevent wildlife encounters.
Fires & fuel
- Bringing your own firewood is recommended.
Site capacity
- Exceeding vehicle or person limits will require moving excess to another site and may incur fees.
Local regulations
- Commercial guides are prohibited; institutional groups need a permit to reserve.
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