Mendenhall Campground
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: JUNEAU, AK, AK
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$36 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (119 reviews)
Season: May through October
Mendenhall Campground is situated on the shore of Mendenhall Lake, in view of the Mendenhall Glacier, about 13 miles from downtown Juneau. The site is a popular destination for viewing beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife. Hiking opportunities abound.The West Glacier Trail, with an elevation gain of 1,300 feet, can be hiked in 5-6 hours roundtrip.
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, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups
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Mendenhall Campground offers stunning views of Mendenhall Lake and Glacier with well-spaced sites providing privacy. Campers praise the beautiful natural setting, perfect camping layout, and proximity to the ferry terminal (10 minutes) and downtown Juneau (20 minutes).
Wildlife alert: Brown Bear, Gray Wolf, Bald Eagle, Great Horned Owl, and other wildlife present within 8km
Insider tips for Mendenhall Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Check recreation.gov app before arrival as shower rooms may be closed seasonally West Glacier Trail trailhead is accessible via half-mile road or Aak'w Sit' Trail from campground
Skip Mendenhall Campground if: You need RV hookups - most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You prefer year-round camping - seasonal operations May through October only.
Best time to visit Mendenhall Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Sítʼ Yá Hítʼ (JUNEAU, AK), John Muir Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Auk Village Campground (Juneau, AK), Peterson Lake Cabin (JUNEAU, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mendenhall Campground
Cell signal at Mendenhall 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.
Mendenhall Campground is situated on the shore of Mendenhall Lake, in view of the Mendenhall Glacier, about 13 miles from downtown Juneau. The site is a popular destination for viewing beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife. Hiking opportunities abound.The West Glacier Trail, with an elevation gain of 1,300 feet, can be hiked in 5-6 hours roundtrip.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Check recreation.gov app before arrival as shower rooms may be closed seasonally
West Glacier Trail trailhead is accessible via half-mile road or Aak'w Sit' Trail from campground
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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 Sh
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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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