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Mendenhall Lake Campground's pet-friendly sites feature bear boxes at every campsite, allowing campers to safely store pet food away from wildlife. The campground accommodates tents, RVs, and offers cabin options where pets are welcome. Auk Village Campground provides 11 secluded sites with bear boxes and fire pits in a quiet area tucked away from the city. Both campgrounds require pets to be leashed at all times due to frequent wildlife activity, including bears and occasionally wolves. Eagle Beach State Recreation Area and Blue Mussel Cabin also welcome pets, though specific pet amenities vary. Campers report the sites at Mendenhall are nicely separated, creating privacy between neighbors while maintaining access to clean facilities including pit toilets, flush toilets, and shower facilities.
Trails near Mendenhall Lake provide excellent opportunities for dog walking with views of the glacier, though owners should remain vigilant as bears frequent the area, especially when salmon are running. The West Glacier Trail is accessible by a short walk from the campground, while the East Glacier Trail offers more seclusion from tourist crowds. During summer months, temperatures typically remain in the 60s with rare highs reaching 80 degrees, making for comfortable camping conditions with pets. Campers should prepare for quick weather changes and bring appropriate rain gear for themselves and their animals. Wildlife encounters are common throughout the Juneau area campgrounds, with black bears often seen eating grass near campsites at Eagle Beach, requiring strict adherence to proper food storage protocols for both human and pet supplies.
"Although you are aware of others around you, there is enough forest between most campsites so you get the real roughing it kind of feel without actually hiking out."
"I stay here every summer with my s.o. and our pets and absolutely LOVE it here."
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Check Availability"I always visited Juneau by ferry."
"Stayed here during a few visits to Juneau and really happy I had a rental car as it isn't too conveniently located from downtown Juneau but that was part of the appeal."
from $20 / night
Check Availability"We were in Juneau with our pickup camper for a couple of weeks. We stayed three nights in the campground. 20 per night. Absolutely no cell service. There are some sites not completely in the trees."
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Check Availability"This cabin is at the end of the road going North of Juneau. The cabin is not furnished with mattresses & sleeps a max of 8 for a max of 3 nights."
RangerI always visited Juneau by ferry. This campground is accessible from the slow ferry, but it is a distance from the cruise ships or airports (as you know Juneau is very spread out for its small population). There is nothing Alaska spectacular about this campground, but it is quaint and nice. It is very RV-oriented.
RangerMy boyfriend and I were recommended to do the John Muir Cabin and the hike in Juneau, and we were beside ourselves. The cabin at the end is cozy and the views of the mountains are spectacular. You do not want to miss this. The boardwalks over the muskegs and the flora and fauna are unreal and so, so Alaska. Highly recommend!
GuideSo lucky to have found this campground. The price cannot be beat starting at $10. Although you are aware of others around you, there is enough forest between most campsites so you get the real roughing it kind of feel without actually hiking out. We got a great site, walk down to the water's edge and see the glacier smack right in your face. Amazing! There is a river further in, so choose your site wisely if camping with kids, pets or partiers! We didn't see a bear, but we did see the beaver! They have a bear cache at every site, so amazing for the price. Highly recommended. It's a 1 way loop so don't make the same mistake I did and go the wrong way! The hosts are very nice and chatty. The troopers do drive through from time to time but never bothered us.
RangerStayed here during a few visits to Juneau and really happy I had a rental car as it isn't too conveniently located from downtown Juneau but that was part of the appeal. Quiet because there weren't many campsites and lots to do in the surrounding areas. Well maintained sites. I recommend whale watching if you get the chance and I also did a lot of beach combing in the area.
ScoutI stay here every summer with my s.o. and our pets and absolutely LOVE it here. The f.s officers could use some grooming but mostly they are okay as long as you are polite and follow the rules they usually leave you alone. They are helpful but tend to not want to listen when you try and explain a situation, any how other then that the camp grounds are usually always clean and I've never had a problem finding my site. And if I've ever needed a food bear box or anything I've always gotten it asap. Overall pretty awesome place to just kick back enjoy the view and relax the day away.
RangerMust 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!
TravelerAfter 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.
LegendWe were in Juneau with our pickup camper for a couple of weeks.
We stayed three nights in the campground.
$20 per 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. There is water, with a boil direction to use.
There is no trash service.
No dump site.
Great access to river area.
There is a large amount of bear activity in area. We had a black bear next to our campground eating grass one evening.
GuideRugged & Beautiful! I was able to moore off-shore to enjoy hiking in the forest in addition to fishing & crabbing. This is a fantastic location & is nearing the end of the road North of Juneau, just past St. Terese.
Camping options near Juneau, Alaska range from lakeside sites with glacier views to secluded forest settings within the Tongass National Forest. Most campgrounds operate seasonally from May through September, with temperatures typically in the 60s during summer months. Bear activity remains common throughout the region, requiring proper food storage and wildlife awareness at all campsites.
Kayak on Mendenhall Lake: Launch from Mendenhall Lake Campground to explore the glacier-fed waters. One camper recommends: "Explore the lake via kayak, hike the short park trails, explore the far side of the lake - this is a great spot just minutes from the Juneau Airport."
Beach exploration: Walk the shoreline at Eagle Beach State Recreation Area where wildlife encounters are common. "Great access to river area. There is a large amount of bear activity in area. We had a black bear next to our campground eating grass one evening," notes a recent visitor.
Marine wildlife viewing: The waters around Juneau host abundant marine life. A camper at Auk Village Campground reports: "Great place to go whale watching. Seriously! I went for two hours and saw 30 ish breaches. It was incredible."
Privacy between sites: Many campgrounds offer secluded camping spaces with natural buffers. At Auk Village, "Each site is very private, ours was built up on a little ring of rocks with stairs leading down from the car."
Wildlife observation: The chance to view wildlife draws many campers. "We had great views of Auke Bay and Lena Cove... 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."
Glacier access: Proximity to Mendenhall Glacier provides unique camping experiences. "If you fly into Juneau, the towering Mendenhall Glacier is sure to impress. The glacier is huge and dangles right near town... A state capital with a huge glacier. Awesome."
Advance reservations required: Secure your spot before arrival, especially during peak months. For Mendenhall Lake Campground: "Before you go: you must reserve a spot online in advance & spots tend to fill up quickly in July & August."
Limited services: Many campgrounds have minimal facilities. At Eagle Beach: "There is water, with a boil direction to use. There is no trash service. No dump site."
Alternative to tourist crowds: Blue Mussel Cabin provides seclusion from cruise ship visitors. "This cabin is at the end of the road going North of Juneau. The cabin is not furnished with mattresses & sleeps a max of 8 for a max of 3 nights."
Bear safety critical: All pet-friendly camping near Juneau requires strict adherence to bear safety protocols. "There is a large amount of bear activity in area. We had a black bear next to our campground eating grass one evening."
Morning activities: Plan activities for early or late day to avoid tourist rushes. "Best way to avoid the cruise ship crowds is to go early or late. Photo point trail and Nugget Falls trail are a must and have the heaviest foot traffic from 10am to 2pm."
Consider cabin options: Skaters Cabin Shelter provides a solid structure for families concerned about weather changes or wildlife. Cabins throughout the Juneau area accommodate families while providing additional security.
Family-friendly site selection: Choose established campgrounds with appropriate amenities. "The campground is nice, with great tent sites! The car sites looked nice too, but I didn't stay there. The tent sites were nicely separated, giving you that feeling that you're further away than you really are."
Varied hiking difficulty levels: Trails around Mendenhall offer options for different abilities. "There's way more seclusion on the East Glacier trail and the Trail of time which are both longer. Half way up nugget falls trails there are a few cut through's to the lake where you can find nice private beaches."
Limited big rig access: Most Juneau area campgrounds have size restrictions. One camper noted about Eagle Beach: "We were in Juneau with our pickup camper for a couple of weeks. We stayed three nights in the campground. $20 per night."
Solar access considerations: Most sites are heavily wooded, affecting power options. "There are some sites not completely in the trees. We were able to get good solar and Starlink service."
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies dramatically between campgrounds. At Eagle Beach: "Absolutely no cell service."
Utility hookups: Mendenhall Lake Campground provides more services than other area campgrounds, including "electric-hookups, fifty-amp-hookups, sanitary-dump, water-hookups" making it more suitable for RVs requiring these amenities.
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