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A very brief history of Juneau

The Gastineau Channel region was a traditional fishing ground for local Tlingit Indians in the late 1800’s when prospectors were searching for gold deposits in southeast Alaska. In Sitka, an enterprising mining engineer named George Pilz offered a reward to any local Indian chief who could lead him to gold-bearing rock. When Chief Kowee of the Auk tribe arrived with ore samples from Gastineau Channel, Pilz agreed to grubstake prospectors Richard T. Harris and Joseph Juneau to investigate the lode. 1Harris and Juneau reached Gastineau Channel in August 1880 and sampled the gravels of Gold Creek. They found plenty of color but failed to follow the gold to its source. At Kowee’s urging, Pilz sent Harris and Juneau back again. This time they climbed Snow Slide Gulch at the head of Gold Creek and looked down into the mother lode in Quartz Gulch and Silver Bow Basin. On October 18, they staked a 160 acre town site on the beach where the following month they were joined by the first boat loads of prospectors bound for the new 2strike on Gastineau Channel. Within a few years, Juneau grew from a typical boomtown to a center for large-scale hard-rock mining. The surrounding hills were soon honeycombed with tunnels and shafts. On the mainland side of the channel, the industry was most visible in two great mills, the Alaska-Juneau at the south end of Juneau and the Alaska-Gastineau at Thane. On Douglas Island, the ground reverberated with the 960 stamps of the world-renowned Treadwell Gold Mining Company. Treadwell production peaked in 1915. Two years later, a cave-in flooded three of the four mines effectively ending the Treadwell era. In Juneau, the Alaska-Gastineau folded due to high operating costs in 1921. The last of the great mines, the Alaska-Juneau ended 3operations in 1944 after producing over $80 million in gold. By the time the last of the mines closed, Juneau had begun to diversify. The territorial government was moved from Sitka to Juneau in 1906, establishing Juneau as Alaska’s capital. Today, government - federal, state and local - employs four out of every ten Juneau workers. Tourism is the largest private sector employer and enjoys continued growth. Commercial fishing and mining are also important components of Juneau’s economy as is its role as a regional hub for transportation, medical services, education and retail trade. 4In 1970 the cities of Juneau and Douglas formed a combined municipality, the City and Borough of Juneau, that has an overall population of approximately 32,000. The University of Alaska Juneau campus is located at Auke Bay with an enrollment of 2,725 full and part-time students.

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getting around in juneau Juneau’s main highway extends about 45 miles along the mountainous coastline. Most attractions in town are easily reached by public transit or private transportation services. The public bus system, called Capital Transit, is a popular mode of transportation for locals and visitors. Tour buses, taxis and limo services are also affordable options for accessing the Mendenhall Glacier and other local attractions and sites. Capital Transit City and Glacier Tours 789-6901 A number of tour operators include downtown Fare: $2.00 adult, $1.00 youth age 6-18 Juneau and the Mendenhall Glacier in tour exact fare required. itineraries. No service on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July Gastineau Guiding...... 586-8231 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving or Christmas Holland America-Princess...... 586-2550 Juneau Limousine...... 463-5466 Commuter service Operates every half hour daily Juneau Tours...... 723-9209 between downtown, Lemon Creek, the Mendenhall Valley and Auke Bay. Stops at DeHart’s; does not go Liquid Alaska Tours...... 957-1368 to the Auke Bay ferry terminal or the Mendenhall M&M Tours...... 523-1999 Glacier. Also serves Douglas and, less frequently, 12th Street Taxi & Tours...... 209-8387 North Douglas. Car Rentals Express Service Operates every half hour, weekdays only between downtown and the UAS Juneau is served by most of the nationwide car campus with stops at the Archives Bldg., Federal rental agencies. All are located at or near the airport. Bldg., Nugget Mall, Airport and DeHart’s. Call regarding the availability of vans and policies regarding local pickup and drop off sites. Bus stops are conveniently located and Bus Stops Avis Rent-A-Car marked by signage and/or passenger shelters. Juneau International Airport...... 789-9450 Goldbelt Hotel Lobby...... 789-7999 Taxi and Limo Services Budget Rent-A-Car Juneau International Airport...... 790-1086 Juneau is served by one limousine and several taxi Hertz companies. The taxi meter drop rate is $3.40 with Juneau International Airport...... 789-9494 an additional $2.20 per mile and $.50 per additional Juneau Car Rental passenger. Charter rates are $70 per hour with a 2450-C Industrial Boulevard...... 957-7530 half-hour minimum. AJ Dock (pick up/drop off for customers with reservations, walk-ups as available) Capital Cab...... 586-2772 National-Alamo EverGreen Taxi...... 586-2121 Juneau International Airport...... 789-9814 Glacier Taxi & Tours...... 796-2300 (free shuttle to/from airport for auto Juneau Limousine Service...... 463-5466 pick up/return, 6am-8pm.) (call for rates) Juneau Taxi & Tours ...... 790-4511 (van with wheelchair lift) 12th Street Taxi & Tours...... 209-8387

Boldface denotes Juneau Convention & Visitors Bureau members.

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Juneau attractions Summer 2015 Alaskan Brewery Last Chance Mining Museum 780-5866 • 5429 Shaune Drive 586-5338 • 1001 Basin Road Open 11am to 6pm daily. Open daily as of May 18. Closed July 4. Free tours and samples. Must be 21 or accompanied Gold rush era mining exhibits. by a legal guardian. Closed July 4. Admission: $5.00 adults, under age 13 free. Alaska State Museum Macaulay Salmon Hatchery 395 Whittier Street 463-4810 • 2697 Channel Drive Closed March 2014 – March 2016. Open 10am to 6pm, M-F; 10am to 5pm, S-S. The new State Library, Archives and Museum will Aquariums, viewing windows, touch tanks, reopen at this site in 2016. gift shop and tours. Adults $3.25, children $1.75. Capitol Building Mendenhall Glacier 465-2479 • 4th and Main Street Visitor Center Free guided tours daily mid May–mid Sept. 789-0097 • 1.5 Mile Glacier Spur Road Open 8am to 6pm, M-F; 9am-5pm, S-S. Open 8am-7:30pm daily; May 1-Sept. 24. Open weekdays Oct.-Apr. for self-guided tours. Visitor Center, exhibits, book store, film, nature trails. Visitor Center admission fee $3.00, under age 16 free. Glacier GardenS 790-3377 • 7600 Glacier Highway Goldbelt Mount Roberts Open 9am to 6pm daily. Tramway Easy access by public transit. 463-3412 • 490 South Franklin Street Tours $24.95 adults, $15.95 ages 6-12. Open 11am to 9pm, M; 8am to 9pm, Tu-S; 9am-9pm, Su; some exceptions. House of wickerSHAM Gift shop, restaurant, theater, nature center, hiking, 586-9001 • 213 7th Street Native artisans. Adults $32.00, youth age 5-12 $16.00. Home of Judge James Wickersham, noted Alaska lawyer, politician, historian and author. St. Nicholas Russian Opens June 1, free tours, docent on duty. Orthodox Church 586-1023 • 326 5th Street Jensen-olson arboretum Open for tours, hours vary. Check at Visitor 789-0139 • 23.3 Mile Glacier Highway Information Centers for current schedule. Open 9am to 5pm, W-Su, year-round. $2.00 donation requested. Historic homestead site, native and cultivated plants. Self-guided tours. No admission fee. Shrine of St. Therese 780-6112 • 23 Mile Glacier Highway Juneau-Douglas City Museum Open year round. Admission free, donations welcome. th 586-3572 • 4 & Main Street Stone chapel, retreat lodge, cabins, gift shop, Open 9am to 6pm, M-F; 10am to 4:30pm, S-S. labyrinth and gardens. Exhibits on Juneau history and culture. Admission: $6 adults, $5 senior, under age 13 free. Opening June 2, closed July 4, Sept. 1.

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calendar of events May 1, 2015 to September 30, 2015 Last Chance Mining Museum 586-5338 • 1001 Basin Road Spring King Salmon Derby Juneau Symphony summer concert Open daily as of May 18. Closed July 4. May 1-31, 2015 June 13-14, 2015 Gold rush era mining exhibits. (907) 463-7133 • www.springkingderby.org (907) 586-4676 • www.juneausymphony.org A concert featuring Rimsky-Korsakov, Brahms and Admission: $5.00 adults, under age 13 free. Sponsored by the Central Council Tlingit & Haida, proceeds fund scholarships and cash prizes. Respighi brings the symphony season to an end. Macaulay Salmon Hatchery Performances are at 8pm Saturday and 3pm Sunday Juneau jazz and classics at the J-D High School Auditorium. Come an hour 463-4810 • 2697 Channel Drive early for “Conversations with the Conductor.” Open 10am to 6pm, M-F; 10am to 5pm, S-S. festival Aquariums, viewing windows, touch tanks, May 1-16, 2015 Gold Rush Days gift shop and tours. Adults $3.25, children $1.75. (907) 463-3378 • www.jazzandclassics.org The finest jazz, blues, and classical music performed June 20-21, 2015 Mendenhall Glacier by renowned musicians in spectacular settings make (907) 523-3325 • [email protected] this 16-day festival a highlight of summer. A celebration of Juneau’s heritage featuring logging Visitor Center events, mining competitions and wholesome 789-0097 • 1.5 Mile Glacier Spur Road st family fun, at Savikko Park. Open 8am-7:30pm daily; May 1-Sept. 24. Juneau 1 Friday Visitor Center, exhibits, book store, film, nature trails. May 1, 2015 4th of July Celebration Visitor Center admission fee $3.00, under age 16 free. (907) 586-2787 • www.jahc.org On the first Friday evening of each month Juneau July 3-4, 2015 www.douglas4thofjuly.com • www.juneau4thofjuly.net Goldbelt Mount Roberts galleries, shops and museums feature local artwork rd Tramway and host receptions and special events for featured The fun begins at midnight on the 3 with fireworks artists. Also taking place on 6/5, 7/3, 8/7 & 9/4, 2015. over Gastineau Channel. Parades, field events, a 463-3412 • 490 South Franklin Street firemen’s race and other family oriented events make Open 11am to 9pm, M; 8am to 9pm, Tu-S; the 4th special in Juneau. 9am-9pm, Su; some exceptions. Juneau maritime festival Gift shop, restaurant, theater, nature center, hiking, May 9, 2015 Frank Maier Marathon Native artisans. Adults $32.00, youth age 5-12 $16.00. (907) 523-2300 • www.juneaumaritimefestival.org Celebrate Juneau’s maritime history and culture July 25, 2015 at this free public event with entertainment and www.southeastroadrunners.weebly.com St. Nicholas Russian A USTAC-certified, marathon and half marathon Orthodox Church activities for all ages, held from 11am-5pm at Marine Park. that begins and ends at Sandy Beach in Douglas is 586-1023 • 326 5th Street compared in difficulty to the Boston Marathon. Open for tours, hours vary. Check at Visitor Food Truck fridays Information Centers for current schedule. June 5-August 14, 2015 Golden North Salmon Derby $2.00 donation requested. (907) 586-2787 • www.jahc.org August 14-16, 2015 (907) 789-2399 • www.goldennorthsalmonderby.org Shrine of St. Therese Enjoy food, music and fun at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center (JACC) every Friday evening from Alaska’s oldest salmon derby awards large cash and 780-6112 • 23 Mile Glacier Highway 4:30-7:00pm. Exception will be Thursday, July 3. merchandise prizes and scholarships to area students. Open year round. Admission free, donations welcome. (Formerly Concerts in the Park) Stone chapel, retreat lodge, cabins, gift shop, labyrinth and gardens.

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Points of Interest Behrends Tr oy Av 1.1 miles from Dock D to Mt. Roberts 1 Federal Building e. Ave. ➜ Trailhead and 0.75 miles beyond to

Main Post Office, Time Capsule Glacier ➜ Perseverance Trailhead and the Highland and Alaska Native Exhibit. Basin Rd. Av Mt. Roberts Last Chance Mining Museum Drive e. Spruce St. Trailhead 2 Governor’s House Built in 1912, this elegant residence is home Nelson St. Gold Creek to Alaska’s first family. Evergreen Cope Park Aurora Egan Drive 3 House of Wickersham Basin Cemetery Goldbel

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7 Alaska State Capitol * A Egan Drive C 14 Free tours throughout the summer. Houses the Center * P 15 Ferry Local artist exhibits and sales, event tickets, recording ay Governor’s office, legislature and historic photos. T W Av studio, meeting space rental for public and private e. 8 Juneau-Douglas City Museum * events. Marine The museum offers exhibits on Juneau history W 14 Centennial Hall Convention Center k F 16 ay and culture. 18 Offers 40,000 sq ft of professional meeting space, in 17 P Franklin St 9 Windfall Fisherman the heart of historic downtown. Convenient to hotels. Coast Guard Doc 19 A life-sized bronze brown bear sculpture by local E . artist R.T. Wallen. 15 Municipal Building – City Hall * The side of City Hall has a mural by former local 10 State Office Building* 20 artist Bill Ray depicting a Tlingit story of creation. 21 The eighth floor features a restored pipe organ, a D

totem and an observation deck with great views of 16 Hard Rock Miner TRAM Juneau and Gastineau Channel. A bronze sculpture by local artist Ed Way depicts

Juneau’s hard rock mining origins. 22 Thane Rd. 11 Alaska Territorial Guard Statue Honors the thousands of Native soldiers who guarded 17 Patsy Ann C Alaska’s coast against invasion during World War II. In the 1930s, steamships and visitors were greeted by 23 Juneau’s most famous dog, Patsy Ann. 1 mile from 12 Alaska State Museum CLOSED Tram to (until 2016) 18 Marine Park Kiosk (Seasonal) B A.J. Dock Impressive exhibits of Alaska history, Native culture Visitor information, brochures and friendly service A ➺ and wildlife. Guided tours. are available here.

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Behrends Tr oy Av downtown Juneau 1.1 miles from Dock D to Mt. Roberts e. Ave. ➜ Trailhead and 0.75 miles beyond to

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19 Library and Parking Marine Garage* W k F 16 ay Alaska historical reference materials, 18 17 Franklin St information and a stained glass mural. Coast Guard Doc P 19 20 Visitor Information Center (Seasonal) E . Visitor information, brochures and friendly service are available here. 20 D 21 21 Archie Van Winkle Memorial A tribute to the first Alaskan to receive the * Public restrooms are TRAM Congressional Medal of Honor. available at these

locations, at the Transit 22 Thane Rd. 22 Fisherman’s Memorial Center, the lower Tram C A monument in remembrance of those who Terminal and the Tram dedicated their lives to the commercial fishing industry. Plaza Building. 23

1 mile from 23 USS Juneau Memorial Tram to This anti-aircraft cruiser was christened by the A.J. Dock B ➺ Mayor’s wife in 1942 and sunk that same year in A World War II combat.

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Enjoying the great outdoors

HIKING With more than 250 miles of trails, many within Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center minutes of downtown, Juneau is the place to literally Several trails are accessible from the visitor “take a hike.” Trails range from fairly flat, wide and center. Shorter jaunts include the wheelchair accessible by wheelchairs and strollers to strenuous accessible Steep Creek salmon viewing trail and uphill paths for serious hikers. Although weather the .3 mile Photo Point Trail as well as the can be a factor, the trails around Juneau provide Nugget Falls and 1.5 mile Moraine Ecology a window into the rugged rainforests in southeast trails. The East Glacier Loop Trail, with an Alaska. Some popular local trails include: elevation gain of 400 feet, takes two to three hours. The West Glacier Trail, 3.4 miles one- Perseverance Trail way, with a 1,300 foot elevation gain, can be a This route heads off into the valleys that five to six hour roundtrip hike. produced much of Juneau’s gold. In downtown, take Gold Street to Basin Road. The 3.0 mile Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei trail, considered easy, begins at the end of A wheelchair accessible trail that follows the Basin Road. Highlights include mining ruins, Mendenhall River greenbelt area starting at wildflowers and views of Ebner Falls. Brotherhood Bridge off Glacier Highway. Round trip: three to four hours. Uses include dog walking, jogging, biking and horseback riding. Highlights of this 2.1 Granite Creek Trail mile trail include access to fishing holes, vivid The Granite Creek trailhead is on the left wildflowers and scenic overlooks. about two miles from the start of the Perseverance Trail. Highlights include wildflowers, alpine lakes and waterfalls. Guided Hikes The 3.5 mile trail is considered more difficult. Juneau Parks and Recreation organizes guided Round trip: three to four hours. hikes on Wednesdays for adults only and on Saturdays for adults and youth. Call 586-0428 Airport Dike Trail for recorded information. Located in Mendenhall Wetland State Game Refuge, this wheelchair accessible trail is close Trail Books and Maps to the airport with opportunities for watching Trail books and maps are available at the resident birds and nesting waterfowl. Uses Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, local book include hiking, dog walking, biking and jogging. stores and museums, and a vending machine in With no elevation gain, this 1.2 mile trail is an the Federal Building lobby. Trail information easy hike. Round trip: one to two hours. can also be found at visitor centers at Marine Park and the Cruise Ship Terminal Dock.

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CAMPING WELCOME TO The area around Juneau is a mix of city, state and BEAR COUNTRY Tongass National Forest lands. There are a few Juneau is in the heart of rich bear habitat. Its designated campgrounds, best for recreational vehicles estuaries, avalanche chutes and salmon streams and car-campers, but backpackers also have another provide brown and black bears with high-quality option. Camping is allowed on undeveloped forested foods. The black bear is the smallest of the two land one quarter mile off roads. Check with the bear species in Alaska, with adult males weighing U.S. Forest Service at 586-8800. Juneau Parks and 400 pounds or more. The brown bear is larger, Recreation, 585-5226, can also provide information with a noticeable shoulder hump and longer on off-road camping for a maximum of 48 hours. claws. A male brown bear can weigh more than 1,000 pounds, females half as much. Intelligent CABINS and fascinating creatures, bears are to be treated The U.S. Forest Service has public-use cabins in the with respect. Juneau area. Cabins are outfitted minimally with a When in bear country: propane stove and bunks and can accommodate six • Be aware of your surroundings, even in town. to sixteen people. They may be reserved for about $35 per night by calling the National Recreation Service • Make noise, sing and clap your hands. at (877) 444-6777 or by going to its web site at www. • Remember, feeding bears is illegal. Store food recreation.gov. The State of Alaska maintains public- in bear proof containers away from your use cabins in the Juneau area, each sleeping six to camp site. Never leave trash behind. If you ten people. The Cowee Meadow, Blue Mussel and packed it in, pack it out. Camping Cove cabins, accessible by foot or small boat, rent for $45 per night. The Bob Hinman • Never approach or follow a bear. Always leave (St. James Bay) and Rupe Andrews (Shelter Island) it an escape route. cabins, accessible only by boat or plane, rent for • If you encounter a bear, talk and wave your $35 per night. The Saturday Night, Berry Patch arms to let it know you’re a human. A bear and Marten cabins at Eagle Beach are accessible by standing on its hind legs isn’t threatening foot and rent for $45 per night. Call 456-4563 for you. It’s trying to identify you. Stand your information or go to http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/ ground. Never try to outrun a bear. Bears may cabins/south.htm. instinctively chase anything that runs. BIKING For more information about how to behave around bears, contact the Alaska Department of Locals don’t let a little rain dampen their enthusiasm Fish & Game at 465-4265. for biking. Designated bike paths allow riders to travel safely from downtown to Douglas Island, to the Mendenhall Glacier and Auke Bay. Biking is prohibited on Egan Drive. A document outlining biking routes is available from visitor information centers located downtown, at the airport and at the Auke Bay ferry terminal. Bike rentals are available locally from Cycle Alaska at 321-2453.

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some juneau facts Geography Area A bird’s eye view would allow you to truly appreciate Juneau has grown along both banks of the Gastineau Juneau’s geography, a narrow strip of land Channel on Douglas Island and the mainland, filling sandwiched between sea and mountains. The city the glacier-carved Lemon Creek and Mendenhall sits at sea level, rises to 3,819 feet at Mount Roberts valleys. More than two thirds of the population lives peak and plunges to 120 feet below sea level in in these areas. The largest capital city in the United Gastineau Channel. Juneau is located on the state’s States (by land area), Juneau comprises 3,248 square “Panhandle,” known as Southeast Alaska. Accessible miles. only by air or sea, it is about 900 air miles northwest Total area of Juneau ...... 3,248 sq. miles of Seattle and about 600 air miles southeast of Water...... 704 sq. miles Anchorage. Juneau Icefield...... 1,500 sq. miles Roads...... longest is 48 miles Wilderness rainforest...... 1,352 sq. miles Hiking trails...... 250 miles Urban development...... 264 sq. miles Elevation...... sea level Weather Residents and visitors quickly learn to wear layered clothing. Summer days can reach the mid-80s and winter temperatures typically range from 25 to 35. Perched in a temperate rain forest, Juneau averages 220 days of rain per year, with 90 inches of rain and melted snow downtown annually. Juneau’s driest months are usually April, May and June; the wettest months are September and October. Juneau averages about 100 inches of snow, but nearby Eaglecrest Ski Area averages 200 to 300 inches of snow annually.

Average Average Average Hours of Month High teMP low teMP rAInfall Daylight Jan. 29 19 4.54” 7.15 Feb. 34 23 3.75” 9.40 Mar. 39 27 3.28” 11.77 Apr. 47 32 2.77” 14.40 May 55 39 3.42” 16.78 June 61 45 3.15” 18.25 July 64 48 4.16” 17.60 Aug. 63 47 5.32” 15.43 Sept. 56 43 6.73” 12.85 Oct. 47 37 7.84” 10.32 Nov. 37 27 4.91” 7.87 Dec. 32 23 4.44” 6.42

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Helpful phone numbers

Emergency - police, fire and rescue...... 911 Local Information...... 411 Time and Temperature ...... 586-3185 Bartlett Regional Hospital ...... 796-8900 City Police – non-emergency...... 586-0600 Alaska State Troopers – non-emergency...... 465-4000 U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue in Juneau ...... 463-2000

ADA Accessible Travel Assistance...... 321-3154 Alaska Airlines...... 800-252-7522 or www.alaskaair.com Delta Airlines...... 800-221-1212 or www.delta.com Alaska Marine Highway System...... www.ferryalaska.com Reservations...... 800-642-0066 or 465-3941 Auke Bay Terminal & Recorded Schedule...... 465-8853 Alaska Department of Fish & Game Regulations ...... 465-4180 Licensing...... 465-2376 Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline...... 586-1161 Capital Transit Bus Schedule...... 789-6901 Juneau Convention & Visitors Bureau Administrative Offices & Visitor Information...... 586-2201 Juneau Harbormaster...... 586-5255 Juneau Parks & Recreation...... 586-5226 Augustus Brown Pool...... 586-5325 Dimond Park Aquatic Center...... 586-2782 Recorded Guided Hiking Schedule...... 586-0428 Treadwell Arena...... 586-0410 Juneau Public Library Downtown...... 586-5249 U.S. Forest Service District Ranger Office...... 586-8800 Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center...... 789-0097 U.S. Post Office Auke Bay, 11957 Glacier Hwy...... 789-0680 Downtown, 709 W. 8th Street...... 586-7987 Douglas, 904 3rd Street...... 364-2445 Mendenhall Valley, 9491 Vintage Blvd...... 789-0934

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Harbor i Mendenhall Visitor Center Stop Light AY FR Fish Creek i Visitor Information a Lena Cove Eaglecresti Are SHEL 2 Sk Saginaw Channel TER ISLAND Campgrounds DOUGLAS ISLAND and rv parks 1. Eagle Beach State Recreation Area Visitor Outer 14 mi. N. of ferry terminal. 907-586-2506 Point 2. Auke Village Campground 907-586-8800 information Stephens Passage 1.5 mi. N. of ferry terminal. Juneau Convention & Visitors Bureau 3. Auke Bay RV Park 907-789-9467 1.5 mi. N. of ferry terminal. No tents. Phone 907-586-2201 • Toll Free 888-581-2201 [email protected] 4. Spruce Meadow RV Park 907-789-1990 4.5 mi. S. and E. of ferry terminal. or www.traveljuneau.com 5. Mendenhall Lake Campground 907-586-8800 Information Centers – seasonal 5 mi. S. and E. of ferry terminal. • Marine Park Kiosk 6. Savikko Park RV Camping 907-586-5255 12 mi. to downtown Harbormaster’s office from ferry terminal for • Cruise Ship Terminal Visitor Center registration. Then, 2 mi. to Douglas Harbor. Information Centers – year round Camping is not allowed on any part of a public right of way not • Juneau International Airport designated for camping by an official sign. • Auke Bay Ferry Terminal

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