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Mendenhall Campground

Tongass National Forest, Alaska

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As of October 2026, Mendenhall Campground is a campground in Tongass National Forest, Alaska with 70 campsites. Mendenhall Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Mendenhall Campground is located at 58.4139° N, 134.5611° W.

people allowed on each site: 6

Mendenhall Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Campsites at Mendenhall Campground

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Standard 60
RV 10
Accessible 57
Hookups 19

What an RV fits

15 ft1 site
18 ft1 site
20 ft7 sites
21 ft1 site
25 ft1 site
30 ft2 sites
35 ft22 sites
40 ft8 sites
50 ft8 sites
60 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water
dump station

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife, photography.

All sites at Mendenhall Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups	Access
001	Standard	6	-	-	Accessible
002	Standard	6	-	-	-
003	Standard	6	-	-	Accessible
004	Standard	6	-	-	-
005	Standard	6	-	-	Accessible
006	Standard	6	-	-	Accessible
007	Standard	6	-	-	Accessible
008	Standard	6	-	-	Accessible
009	Standard	6	-	-	Accessible
010	Standard	6	-	-	Accessible
011	Standard	6	20 ft	-	-
012	Standard	6	35 ft	-	Accessible
013	Standard	6	20 ft	-	Accessible
014	Standard	6	35 ft	-	Accessible
015	Standard	6	25 ft	-	-
016	Standard	6	30 ft	-	Accessible
017	Standard	6	21 ft	-	-
018	Standard	6	15 ft	-	-
019	Standard	6	35 ft	-	-
020	Standard	6	35 ft	-	Accessible
021	Standard	6	30 ft	-	-
022	Standard	6	35 ft	-	Accessible
023	Standard	6	-	-	-
024	Standard	6	-	-	Accessible
025	Standard	6	-	-	Accessible
026	Standard	6	-	-	Accessible
027	Standard	6	-	-	Accessible
028	Standard	6	-	-	Accessible
029	Standard	6	-	-	-
030	Standard	6	35 ft	-	Accessible
031	Standard	6	35 ft	-	-
032	Standard	6	20 ft	-	Accessible
033	Standard	6	35 ft	-	Accessible
034	Standard	6	35 ft	-	-
035	Standard	6	35 ft	-	Accessible

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups	Access
036	Standard	6	35 ft	-	Accessible
037	Standard	6	35 ft	-	Accessible
038	Standard	6	35 ft	-	Accessible
039	Standard	6	35 ft	-	Accessible
040	Standard	6	40 ft	-	Accessible
041	Standard	6	20 ft	-	Accessible
042	Standard	6	35 ft	-	Accessible
043	Standard	6	20 ft	-	Accessible
044	Standard	6	35 ft	-	Accessible
045	Standard	6	35 ft	-	Accessible
046	Standard	6	20 ft	-	Accessible
047	Standard	6	18 ft	-	-
048	Standard	6	20 ft	-	Accessible
049	Standard	6	35 ft	-	Accessible
050	Standard	6	35 ft	-	Accessible
051	Standard	6	35 ft	-	Accessible
052	RV	6	-	Electric, Sewer	Accessible
053	RV	6	50 ft	Electric, Sewer	Accessible
054	Standard	6	50 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
055	RV	6	50 ft	Electric, Sewer	Accessible
056	RV	6	50 ft	Electric, Sewer	Accessible
057	Standard	6	50 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
058	Standard	6	40 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
059	Standard	6	40 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
060	Standard	6	50 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
061	Standard	6	40 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
062	Standard	6	40 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
063	Standard	6	40 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
064	Standard	6	35 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
065	RV	6	50 ft	Electric, Sewer	Accessible
066	RV	6	40 ft	Electric, Sewer	Accessible
067	RV	6	40 ft	Electric, Sewer	Accessible
068	RV	6	60 ft	Electric, Sewer	Accessible
069	RV	6	50 ft	Electric, Sewer	Accessible
070- host	RV	6	35 ft	Electric, Sewer	Accessible

About Mendenhall Campground

Overview

Mendenhall Campground is situated on the shore of Mendenhall Lake, in view of massive 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 69 sites, 56 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. A dump station and trash dumpster are located on-site.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the shore of Mendenhall Lake at about 100 feet elevation. Mendenhall Glacier lies to the north and the Mendenhall River flows on the east. On either side of the campground the mountains rise from 4,000 to 7,000 feet above the Mendenhall Glacier. The topography is relatively flat and open, consisting of glacial moraines, small lakes and ponds. Forbs and lichens, black cottonwood, Sitka alder, willow and mature spruce hemlock forests cover the area. The forest floor is dotted with blueberry bushes and mosses. At nearly 17 million acres, the Tongass National Forest covers most of Southeast Alaska and is the largest forest in the national forest system. The Tongass surrounds the Inside Passage, the network of waterways that buffer the jagged Alaskan Coast and a cluster of coastline islands. The Tongass offers visitors a chance to view wildlife, including eagles, bears and spawning salmon. Expansive vistas, including fjords, glaciers and mountain peaks fill the area. The Tongass is part of the world's largest temperate rain forest.

Nearby Attractions

Run the rapids down the Mendenhall River, take a helicopter to the top of the glacier, bicycle or hike in the area. Outfitters offer these services.

Many trails can be accessed from the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center area, including East Glacier Trail, with an elevation gain of 400 feet, takes 2-3 hours roundtrip. Some of the shorter trails in this area include the 1.7 mile Nugget Falls Trail, where the waterfall drops 377 feet in two tiers onto a sandbar in Mendenhall Lake, the 1.5 mile Moraine Ecology Trail, and the .7 mile Trail of Time.

Rules and notices at Mendenhall Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Mendenhall Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

The entrance gate is closed nightly from 10pm to 7am. The exit gate remains open 24/7.

Bears frequent the area; keep food and anything with a scent in vehicles or bear-proof containers that are available for free for backpackers (ask the host). When campers are not at their site and have left items outside that have a scent such as food, soap, toothpaste, barbecues, etc., then Forest Staff will remove the item from the campsite.

Campers are encouraged to bring their own firewood.

If vehicle or person maximums per site are exceeded, campers will be asked to move excess vehicles and equipment to an additional site, if available, and pay the additional fee.

Campground reservations may be made the same day as arrival, if a site is available.

Campsite check-in time is 3:00pm. Check-out time is 2:00pm on the day of departure.

Commercial outfitters or guides not allowed; institutional outfitters (universities, schools and clubs) may require a special use permit before making reservations; contact the Juneau Ranger District at 907-586-8800.

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Mendenhall Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Mendenhall Campground?

Mendenhall Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 70 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Mendenhall Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Mendenhall Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Mendenhall Campground have?

Mendenhall Campground has 70 campsites.