Auk Village Campground
Tongass National Forest — ocean access, fishing, hiking
Location: Juneau, AK, AK
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (57 reviews)
Season: May through October
Auk Village Campground is located 15 miles from downtown Juneau, Alaska, and 1.5 miles from the Alaska State Ferry terminal at Auke Bay. The area offers a variety of outdoor opportunities.The area offers fishing, wildlife viewing, kayaking, picnicking, motor boating, hiking, berry picking, rafting, sailing, bicycling, and glacier viewing.The campground offers 11 overnight campsites for tent and RV camping. Site sizes vary and range from 14’ to 35’.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Bear Boxes, Fishing
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Auk Village offers 11 campsites just 15 miles from downtown Juneau and 1.5 miles from the Alaska State Ferry terminal, with direct access to diverse recreation including fishing, wildlife viewing, kayaking, hiking, and glacier viewing in Southeast Alaska.
Wildlife alert: Brown bears are documented in the area—use bear boxes provided at camp. Also watch for moose, humpback whales, and bald eagles during your stay.
Insider tips for Auk Village Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 11 sites and high demand Site sizes range from 14' to 35', so confirm your RV length before booking No hookups available, so arrive self-contained with full tanks and plan accordingly
Skip Auk Village Campground if: You need RV hookups (water, sewer, electric)—none are available at most sites. You're visiting November through April—campground is closed seasonally.
Best time to visit Auk Village Campground: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: John Muir Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Peterson Lake Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Sítʼ Yá Hítʼ (JUNEAU, AK), Mendenhall Campground (JUNEAU, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Auk Village Campground
Cell signal at Auk Village Campground (Juneau, AK): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Auk Village Campground is located 15 miles from downtown Juneau, Alaska, and 1.5 miles from the Alaska State Ferry terminal at Auke Bay. The area offers a variety of outdoor opportunities.The area offers fishing, wildlife viewing, kayaking, picnicking, motor boating, hiking, berry picking, rafting, sailing, bicycling, and glacier viewing.The campground offers 11 overnight campsites for tent and RV camping. Site sizes vary and range from 14’ to 35’.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 11 sites and high demand
Site sizes range from 14' to 35', so confirm your RV length before booking
No hookups available, so arrive self-contained with full tanks and plan accordingly
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From the cruise ship terminal on South Franklin Street in downtown Juneau, head northwest along the waterfront. South Franklin Street becomes Marine Way, then Egan Drive, named for William A. Egan (1914 - 1984), first governor of the State of Alaska. Egan Drive becomes Glacier Highway at Milepost 9.4, then Juneau Veterans Memorial Highway from Milepost 12.1. At about 14 miles, exit west on Old Glacier Highway through Auke Village Recreation Area. Toward the end of the recreation area turn left o
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tongass National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tongass National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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