Best RV Parks & Resorts near Auke Bay, AK

Mendenhall Lake Campground provides RV sites with several hookup options during its May 15 to September 13 season. The 70-site campground accommodates large rigs with designated big-rig-friendly sites featuring full hookups including water, electric, and sewer connections. "We were just looking for the least expensive place that was close to the ferry terminal in Auke Bay, but struck gold in the hills just above," noted one visitor about the campground's value and location. Eagle Beach State Recreation Area offers electric hookups with both 30-amp and 50-amp service along with water and sewer connections for RVs. At Auk Village Campground, RV sites are available without hookups in a more rustic setting, with the campground operating from May 1 through September 30.

Near the Juneau ferry terminal, most RV campgrounds maintain clean facilities with varying levels of amenities. Mendenhall Lake provides showers, flush toilets, and a dump station on-site—particularly valuable since dump stations are limited in the region. Cell service varies significantly between locations, with reviewers noting no coverage at Eagle Beach State Recreation Area. Advance reservations are essential during peak summer months, especially for Mendenhall Lake where sites fill quickly due to proximity to the glacier. One reviewer mentioned bringing sufficient solar panels or power banks when staying at sites without electrical hookups. Bear activity is common throughout the area, with several campgrounds providing bear boxes at each site for proper food storage.

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Best RV Sites Near Auke Bay, Alaska (5)

1. Mendenhall Lake Campground
24 Reviews
Auke Bay, AK
4 miles
Website
+1 (907) 586-8800
$20 - $36 / night
"Excellent location on lake offering a spectacular view. Nice campground, cozy and only offers less than 70 sites. Full hookups are available at some."

"Easy access to epic beauty from the airport."
2. Auk Village
10 Reviews
Auke Bay, AK
2 miles
Website
+1 (907) 586-8800
$20 / night
"This campground has 11 sites and we were lucky to get #5, right across from the pit toilets so we didn’t have to walk far."

"It is easy to get to the water or trails. There was a guy renting kayaks out of the back of a truck which made our whole day."

3. Hollywood Farms RV Park Gustavus AK
1 Review
Gustavus, AK
40 miles
"Many people choose to leave their RVs in Juneau and walk on the ferry to Gustavus and stay at the lodge in the National Park."
4. Peterson lake campground
2 Reviews
Auke Bay, AK
5 miles
Website
$75 / night
"4 spots with picnic tables and fire pits. Clean bathrooms and big trash cans that got emptied while we were there for 4 nights. Low GCI service. Water spout that didn’t work for us."

"This campground has one site with a picnic table and a fire ring. However you can camp anywhere that there is parking. This is on a well-maintained road and would be great to bring a kayak."

5. Eagle Beach State Recreation Area
1 Review
Auke Bay, AK
13 miles
Website
+1 (907) 465-4563
$60 - $100 / night
"Absolutely no cell service. There are some sites not completely in the trees. We were able to get good solar and Starlink service. There are pit toilets on site."

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37 Reviews of 5 Auke Bay Campgrounds

Lisa S.
Ranger
Apr. 26, 2019
Mendenhall Lake Campground
Great place to take scenic photos
Excellent location on lake offering a spectacular view. Nice campground, cozy and only offers less than 70 sites. Full hookups are available at some. Picnic tables and fire rings are available at sites. There is also a dump station and restrooms available. Hiking trails are close. As is the Mendenhall Glacier accessible from the Visitor Center
Josiah P.
Guide
Aug. 27, 2018
Mendenhall Lake Campground
Conveniently located & Beautiful
Easy access to epic beauty from the airport. The glacier brings the temperature down significantly from the surrounding area ❄️ All of the campsites are furnished with picnic tables, tent pads & fire rings with grills. Water faucets & accessible vault toilets are provided, as are two accessible flush toilets and shower facilities. A dump station & trash dumpster are located on-site.
Shari G.
Legend
Oct. 6, 2022
Mendenhall Lake Campground
Big Surprise!
We’ve been full-time camping in our vintage camper for over10 years, and in that time we’ve taken some “camping trips” without our rig, Hamlet. This time we hopped on the ferry from Haines down to Juneau and pulled out the tent for a few days in this amazing campground. We were just looking for the least expensive place that was close to the ferry terminal in Auke Bay, but struck gold in the hills just above. This might be one of the best traditional campgrounds we've ever stayed in with some of the most stunning views in our "backyard."

The campground is laid out along the southern bank of Mendenhall Lake, and offers drinking water, flush, and vault toilets and hot showers -- at no extra charge. Did I mention that camping here will only set you back $10 per night? We cannot remember such an inexpensive camping experience that offered showers. These $10 sites don’t offer electrical hookups, so bring your solar panels and solar generator or power bank and you’ll be all set.

The western trailhead is a short walk from the campground, but the Mendenhall Visitor's Center on the east side of the lake is just a few miles away. There are many trails, photographic viewpoints and opportunities to paddle on this side of the lake, but parking is competitive because it is such a popular area- including with the busses from the cruise ships docked in town. So, get there early. We enjoyed paddling on the lake where we got great views of the glacier and Nugget Falls, but keep your distance from icebergs. We watched one crack and roll not too far from where we were paddling, had we been closer I might not be writing this review.

The Mendenhall Valley has all the amenities you could expect from the Juneau suburbs, grocery stores, malls and restaurants. Downtown has a few more options as well as Douglas Island, just across the bridge.
Bradee A.
Ranger
May. 20, 2022
Peterson lake campground
Beautiful views
4 spots with picnic tables and fire pits. Clean bathrooms and big trash cans that got emptied while we were there for 4 nights. Low GCI service. Water spout that didn’t work for us. Beautiful central location for the Kenai peninsula. Highly recommend.
Angie G.
Ranger
May. 26, 2024
Auk Village
Wilderness Bliss
This campground has 11 sites and we were lucky to get #5, right across from the pit toilets so we didn’t have to walk far. We had a great site, bear box, campfire pit, and a fabulous view when you walk to the edge right behind your site! We didn’t put any hammocks in the trees or do any cooking on site, as it is black bear country and you don’t want any uninvited guests. We went to the picnic shelter at Lena Cove for our morning breakfast and hung our hammocks in the shelter for the morning. We had great views of Auke Bay and Lena Cove.

I could not find any reviews to pick a site but I reserved this one and it was gold! We had a water spigot close to us in the campground, but there are no electric or water supplies at the sites. You need to bring your own firewood because some sites say it was supplied, however, due to low crew numbers they can’t keep up with demand.
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Jonathan T.
Traveler
Jul. 28, 2017
Mendenhall Lake Campground
Staring Into The Past
After a month of kayaking in Glacier Bay, stumbling off the ferry and taking the bus to the campground Mendenhall campground felt like luxury. Without a doubt the best hot showers I've ever had camping. The proximity to the glacier and the views from around the lake are astounding. Mt McGinnis on the west and Mt Bullard and Thunder Mountain to the East. The shark fin and the towers piercing out of the ice field. It's all jaw dropping regardless of what direction you turn your head.

The campground is walking distance to multiple trails including the west glacier trail that approaches the glacier or splits off and climbs to summit Mt McGinnis as well as the visitor center. Also big heads up there were the famed ice caves but those have long collapsed and as of my visit no new caves have formed.

Bear boxes are at each campsite as well as fire pits. By far my favorite established campground in Juneau. Only downer in my opinion is having to reserve online first.
Angie G.
Ranger
May. 27, 2024
Mendenhall Lake Campground
Glacier View in the Tongass
After being unable to find good reviews of campsites here, I took what I could find and gambled on a site. We were in tent site 021. It was a gorgeous site, had a large picnic table, bear box, water spigot between us and the site next to us, fire pit, clean pit toilets and a clean bath house. This campground has backpacker sites, RV sites, and car sites as well. We had a short walk through the moss on a trail that led down to Mendenhall Lake. It had a gorgeous view of the glacier. We enjoyed listening to all the birds and it was a pretty quiet campground.

There are a few sites close to boggy areas and they can be mushy and muddy, especially after a rain. There is a map on the reservation website where you can kind of see it. Our site was fabulous.

The trails are not far from the campground, so they are walkable.
James L.
Scout
Jun. 17, 2018
Mendenhall Lake Campground
Mendenhall campgrounds
This place is great!!!! Close to town yet out in nature.
Sierra S.
Ranger
Jul. 13, 2018
Mendenhall Lake Campground
Crystal blue just for you
Must see beauty in Juneau. This beautiful site is not only spectacular but conviently close to town. After setting up camp you can explore the trail to get close to the glacier and see beautiful waterfalls!