Mendenhall Campground
A Forest Service campground on Mendenhall Lake with RV hookups, tent and walk-in sites, about 13 miles from downtown.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
A Forest Service campground on Mendenhall Lake with RV hookups, tent and walk-in sites, about 13 miles from downtown.
Good to know
- 67 sites incl. full-hookup RV sites
- Walk-in backpacker sites
- Showers and dump station
- Views of the lake and glacier
- Near Nugget Falls and West Glacier trails
Facts checked October 18, 2026 with recreation.gov. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.
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