Mendenhall Campground

Tongass National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundJuneauAlaska⭐ 4.3 (147)

🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Aug 17–Aug 20

Availability checked 4h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

💡 In short

Mendenhall Campground in Alaska has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Aug 17–Aug 20. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Aug 17 – Aug 203 nightsbook these dates →👥 9 in a row, MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #035–MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #043 next to each othersites #007, #011, #016, #020, #022, #023, #024, #025, #026, #027, #028, #029, #032, #035, #036, #037, #038, #039, #040, #041, #042, #043, #045, #052, #054, #055, #056, #057, #058, #060, #061, #062, #064, #066

Aug 18 – Aug 213 nightsbook these dates →sites #002, #012, #031, #044, #059, #065, #067

Aug 19 – Aug 223 nightsbook these dates →sites #004

Aug 20 – Aug 233 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #003, #010, #018, #034, #068

Aug 21 – Aug 243 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 11 in a row, MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #034–MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #044 next to each othersites #002, #004, #010, #012, #016, #018, #020, #022, #023, #024, #025, #026, #027, #028, #029, #031, #032, #034, #035, #036, #037, #038, #039, #040, #041, #042, #043, #044, #052, #054, #055, #056, #057, #058, #059, #060, #061, #064, #066, #067, #068

Aug 21 – Aug 232 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #009

Aug 22 – Aug 253 nightsbook these dates →sites #008, #015

Aug 23 – Aug 263 nightsbook these dates →opened 17h agosites #019

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #007 — Tent Site — **Site MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #007** · Tent Site

Campsite MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #007 — In Site — **Site MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #007** · In Site

Campsite MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #011 — In Site — **Site MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #011** · In Site

Campsite MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #011 — Tent Site — **Site MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #011** · Tent Site

Campsite MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #016 — Looking at kettle pond near walking path. — **Site MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #016** · Looking at kettle pond near walking path.

Campsite MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #016 — Looking Out from Tent Site — **Site MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #016** · Looking Out from Tent Site

Campsite MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #020 — Looking Out — **Site MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #020** · Looking Out

Campsite MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #020 — Tent Site — **Site MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #020** · Tent Site

Campsite MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #022 — Tent site looking toward outhouse — **Site MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #022** · Tent site looking toward outhouse

Campsite MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #022 — In Site — **Site MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #022** · In Site

Campsite MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #023 — Tent Site — **Site MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #023** · Tent Site

Campsite MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #023 — In Site — **Site MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND #023** · In Site

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 3.8 mi away.

⚡ Charging station3.8 midirections →

⚡ Charging station4.7 midirections →

From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $20–$36/nightRv ElectricStandard ElectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆145 ratings

5★95

4★24

3★13

2★6

1★7

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T3.2/4

Verizon2.3/4

T-Mobile2.3/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Mendenhall Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Mendenhall Campground?

Mendenhall Campground in Alaska takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Mendenhall Campground?

Campsite fees at Mendenhall Campground run about $20–$36/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Mendenhall Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Mendenhall Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Mendenhall Campground a good campground?

Mendenhall Campground holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 147 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Mendenhall Campground?

Based on camper-reported coverage, AT&T has the strongest signal at Mendenhall Campground. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Mendenhall Campground located?

Mendenhall Campground is located in Juneau, Alaska. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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