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
Hanna H
VerifiedAugust 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.
Hanna H
VerifiedAugust 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.
Dan T
VerifiedAugust 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
Campground is great. $8 in fees for a $10 site is ridiculous.
Dan T
VerifiedAugust 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
Campground is great. $8 in fees for a $10 site is ridiculous.
Cristina K
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
It has hot showers!!!! A great view to the lake glacier!
Cristina K
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
It has hot showers!!!! A great view to the lake glacier!
Shelby E
VerifiedAugust 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
Need more and better pictures of camp ground sites.
Shelby E
VerifiedAugust 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
Need more and better pictures of camp ground sites.
Jesus A
VerifiedAugust 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
I have always enjoyed Mendenhall camp ground because of its lay out, location and amenities. I lived in Juneau for three years and used to camp there quite often with my girlfriend. For this visit I was just back to visit some friends so I decided to stay at the campground. The biggest and ono problem that I had with this stay was the cleanliness of my campsite and the bathroom/ shower buildings. Based on my previous visit it was quite dirty. When I arrived at my site I noticed quite a bit of trash littered throughout my camp site and parking area. When I got out of my car I walked up to the fire pit. it was filled with trash like cans, broken bottles, plastic bags and various other things. The bathroom/ shower buildings were not being cleaned. The floors looked liked the hadn’t been swept in weeks. The shower stalls, sinks and toilets were filthy also. The shower curtains were only on a couple of hooks and were covered with black mold spots. All in all I was very disappointed. I never experienced the campground facilities so dirty. I think the campground hosts are responsible for these duties but I only saw them refill the toilet paper. I hope this gets resolved and I am glad you gave me the opportunity to review the campground.
Jesus A
VerifiedAugust 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND
I have always enjoyed Mendenhall camp ground because of its lay out, location and amenities. I lived in Juneau for three years and used to camp there quite often with my girlfriend. For this visit I was just back to visit some friends so I decided to stay at the campground. The biggest and ono problem that I had with this stay was the cleanliness of my campsite and the bathroom/ shower buildings. Based on my previous visit it was quite dirty. When I arrived at my site I noticed quite a bit of trash littered throughout my camp site and parking area. When I got out of my car I walked up to the fire pit. it was filled with trash like cans, broken bottles, plastic bags and various other things. The bathroom/ shower buildings were not being cleaned. The floors looked liked the hadn’t been swept in weeks. The shower stalls, sinks and toilets were filthy also. The shower curtains were only on a couple of hooks and were covered with black mold spots. All in all I was very disappointed. I never experienced the campground facilities so dirty. I think the campground hosts are responsible for these duties but I only saw them refill the toilet paper. I hope this gets resolved and I am glad you gave me the opportunity to review the campground.
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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