Overview

Eagle Beach State Rec Site sits at 26 of Glacier Highway, offering 16 primitive sites along the Eagle River and Lynn Canal near Juneau in Alaska’s Southeast. Managed by Alaska State Parks, it’s surrounded by spruce with a white sandy beach and picnic area, featuring vault toilets and fire rings for a scenic coastal stay. This campground is a tranquil base for campers looking to fish for salmon, beachcomb, watch eagles and whales, or hike the area’s trails, with Juneau’s urban charm just 30 minutes away.

Location & Access

  • Location: 26 Glacier Hwy, near Juneau, Alaska.
  • Access: Reachable via paved Glacier Highway; it’s about a 30-minute drive north from Juneau, accessible by road from the ferry terminal.
  • Seasonal Accessibility: Open May through September, typical for Alaska State Parks.

Campsite Details

  • Number of Sites: 16 sites, suitable for tents and RVs.

Amenities & Facilities

  • Restrooms: Vault toilets available.
  • Water: Drinking water provided on-site.
  • Additional Amenities: Each site includes a fire ring; a beachside picnic area is available; some sites are wheelchair-accessible.

Activities & Nearby Attractions

  • On-Site Activities: Fish for salmon in the Eagle River, beachcomb along Lynn Canal, watch for eagles and whales, or enjoy a campfire with coastal views.
  • Nearby Attractions: Juneau, 28 miles south, offers the Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska State Museum, and Mount Roberts Tramway; the Eagle River trails provide hiking options.

Getting There

Mile 28, Glacier Hwy
Juneau, AK 99811
Driving Directions

Show Map

Points of Eagle Beach State Recreation Site

Difficulty: Easy Distance: 7 miles

Rel­a­tive­ly easy but long (up to 7 hours), this full-day hike is worth the effort for the views at the end. You’ll want to have good shoes and watch your foot­ing, as the trail is lined with roots and is often wet. The trail winds through old-growth for­est, past beaver dams and old min­ing rails, and ends at a log cab­in nes­tled at the edge of a scenic lake with gor­geous views of Eagle Glac­i­er and the sur­round­ing mountains. 

This short trail leads you along the mouth of the Eagle Riv­er and a salt marsh estu­ary. Be sure to pack a pic­nic as there are tables near the end of the trail. 

Difficulty: Easy

Enjoy hik­ing, camp­ing, & pic­nick­ing on this remote beach, known as Surfer­’s Beach. The beach is acces­si­ble via a trail at MP 12.5 Pasagshak Rd. 

Wind­ing through old-growth for­est, this trail is main­tained for hik­ing year-round and cross-coun­try ski­ing when there is enough snow.

Expe­ri­ence a num­ber of dif­fer­ent ecosys­tems along this trail. You’ll walk through open mead­ow, wet­land, and rain­for­est muskeg just to name a few. You’ll also find beau­ti­ful flow­ers in the spring and juicy berries in the sum­mer and ear­ly fall. Dis­tance 1.8 miles Type Loop Fea­tures Wheel­chair Accessible

Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 6 miles

This trail fol­lows the for­mer min­ing tramway. The bridges are in poor con­di­tion and the trail has not been main­tained in years. The area is very scenic with high pop­u­la­tions of brown bears. The trail ends in Yan­kee Basin and con­nects to Bessie Creek Trail. 

Eagle Beach State Rec Site