Mendenhall Campground
Juneau, Alaska
About
Mendenhall Campground is situated on the shore of Mendenhall Lake in Tongass National Forest, approximately 13 miles from downtown Juneau, Alaska. The campground offers stunning views of the massive Mendenhall Glacier to the north, with mountains rising 4,000 to 7,000 feet on either side. This 69-site facility is a popular destination for viewing abundant wildlife, including eagles, bears, and spawning salmon, as well as experiencing the world's largest temperate rain forest. The campground provides excellent hiking opportunities, from the challenging West Glacier Trail with 1,300 feet of elevation gain to shorter trails like the scenic Nugget Falls Trail. All sites feature picnic tables, tent pads, and fire rings, with facilities including accessible vault toilets, flush toilets, shower facilities, and a dump station. The relatively flat and open topography consists of glacial moraines, small lakes, and ponds surrounded by spruce hemlock forests and blueberry bushes.
Amenities
No amenities listed yet.
Available Site Types
- Full Hookup RV Sites
- Partial Hookup RV Sites
- Tent Sites
- Backpacker Sites
Local Attractions
- Mendenhall Glacier
- Mendenhall Lake
- West Glacier Trail
- East Glacier Trail
- Nugget Falls Trail
- Moraine Ecology Trail
- Trail of Time
- Tolch Rock Trail
- Aak'w Sit' Trail
- Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center
- Mendenhall River
- Tongass National Forest
- Inside Passage
Location
1081 Arctic Cir
Juneau, AK 99801
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of sites does Mendenhall Campground offer?
Mendenhall Campground offers Full Hookup RV Sites, Partial Hookup RV Sites, Tent Sites, Backpacker Sites.
What is there to do near Mendenhall Campground?
Nearby attractions include Mendenhall Glacier, Mendenhall Lake, West Glacier Trail, East Glacier Trail, Nugget Falls Trail, Moraine Ecology Trail, Trail of Time, Tolch Rock Trail, Aak'w Sit' Trail, Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, Mendenhall River, Tongass National Forest, Inside Passage.
How is Mendenhall Campground rated?
Mendenhall Campground has a 4.6/5 rating based on 50 Google reviews.
How do I contact Mendenhall Campground?
You can reach Mendenhall Campground by phone at +1 907-586-8800. You can also contact them via their website at https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234504.
