Mendenhall Campground
Mendenhall Campground is a national forest campground in Alaska. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Alaska
- Coordinates
- 58.41389, -134.56111
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 907-586-8800
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Mendenhall Campground
Overview 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. Recreation The West Glacier Trail, with an elevation gain of 1,300 feet, can be hiked in 5-6 hours roundtrip. The trailhead is a half mile from the campground entrance by road or on the Aak'w Sit' Trail. The .4 mile Tolch Rock Trail is in this vicinity. The campground has several paths in it with interpretive signs relating facts about the area wildlife and environment. Facilities The campground is open seven days a week. The entrance gate is closed nightly from 10pm to 7am and the exit gate is open 24 hours a day. Sites characterized as accessible are open for all users. The campground offers 67 sites, 54 of which are fully accessible. Nine are full-service RV sites with electric, water and sewer hookups; nine are partial-service RV sites with electric and water hookups. Seven sites are located in a separate walk-to backpacker area. All sites are furnished with picnic tables, tent pads and combination fire rings with grills. Water faucets and accessible vault toilets are provided, as are two accessible flush toilets and shower facilities. The shower houses are closed nightly from 8pm to 7am. A dump station and trash dumpster are located on-site. Natural Features The campground is situated on the shore of Mende
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 27 designated routes (13 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendenhall Campground | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Mendenhall Lake | National forest campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Glacier Nalu Campground Resort | RV park | 1.8 mi | — | — |
| Auke Bay RV Park | RV park | 3.7 mi | — | — |
| Auk Village Campground | National forest campground | 6.0 mi | — | No hookups |
| Auk Village | National forest campground | 6.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.