Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center

The USDA Forest Service Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center is located in the Mendenhall Valley, 12 miles from downtown Juneau. Visitors may reach the visitor center by taxi, tour bus or rental car.

The Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center provides amazing views of the glacier and lake and high-quality recreation opportunities with emphasis on glacial phenomena, ecosystems and protection of fish and wildlife. Staff at the visitor center are available to answer questions about the area.

There is a $5 entrance fee for 16 & over at the visitor center during summer months (May 1 to September 30).

Summer Hours: During the 2025 summer months (May - September), the visitor center is open from 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday-Friday, and closed Saturdays. The grounds surrounding the visitor center are open from 6:00 a.m. to midnight year-round.

During the winter, (November- March) the visitor center is open from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, excluding federal holidays. The visitor center will be open intermittently during the months of April and October. The grounds surrounding the visitor center are open from 6:00 a.m. to midnight year-round. For more information about our schedule and access, please call the visitor center at 907-789-0097.