Mendenhall Landings | Wild Camping

May 18th, 2024 by livelysunday44

Got here at midnight and it was peaceful, can’t wait to see it in the morning. Parked on top by the fire pit.

October 5th, 2023 by samdstorm

The spot with the fire pit (to the left straight after you cross the bridge) is so nice, surrounded by the river on three sides. We stayed a couple days. There are plenty of spots that aren't in front of the launch zone. Good service. Great location!

August 15th, 2023 by ron1jan1

There were several people here when we arrived and a few cars drove by but it was very quiet after dark.

August 7th, 2023 by fairweather610

we crossed over the river and pulled in passed the toilets and the boat ramp. if awards were given for the best kept pit toilets, this one must surely be the best, and by far the most immaculate we have used in the last four months.

May 11th, 2023 by trevor braun

If you can going to camp at this location please be aware that this a Busy take out for paddlers on the Takhini River. This is one of the most popular day trips in the Yukon. PLEASE do not park/camp in the spot that is right next to the river - there is a ramp/short trail that comes up from the river- it is very obvious. This is the take out for river trips. Especially busy on weekends in May/June. Often with large groups. Parking in front of this spot makes taking out for paddling groups a challenge. If you do camp here please park on the other end of the parking lot (closer to the highway) . Full disclosure I run a paddle school that uses this river lots in the summer and wanting to educate users of Ioverlander of the use of this parking site and how best to avoid conflict with local users as there are no signs. Please keep a clean spot, dont cut green trees.

April 29th, 2023 by kessler172

Second time staying heading to Alaska and the views never get old. I did pick up the trash around where I parked from previous people, but it's still work it. Very quiet, Decent Cell service, plenty of room.

August 23rd, 2022 by yvivian11

Stayed a night here! The pull in spot with a firepit was already taken so we parked along the side of the road, near the porta potty.

Surprisingly really clean toilet! Its well managed by the canoe & kayak club. No cell service

August 18th, 2022 by mrudoma

as described peaceful spot with splendid river to rest your head

August 16th, 2022 by tohibuscus.wordpress.com

Very nice place along the river! There are 3 or 4 spots along the river. We were here with our 26ft skoolie. Easy and next to the Alaska Highway! Lot of animals in this area including bear.

August 6th, 2022 by Overlandsite

Beautiful place in between rivers. Close enough to the road if you’re looking for a quick stop for the night, but far enough for any kind of noise. It would even be great for several days.

July 2nd, 2022 by mamyrt

Pretty riverside location. Porty potty on site. Adequate AT&T service for low bandwidth applications. Good for an overnight.

June 27th, 2022 by zorrbill

I’d rate this my best Boondocking spot in the year and a half I’ve had my van. The road has gotten a little washboard in spots but I just slow down and enjoyed the ride. I didn’t park where the others have. I drove just a little further and on the left-hand side of the road is a put in for kayakers. The local kayak club even has a porta potty here. My van is literally parked 5 feet from the river. Awesome view with snow still on the mountain in the distance. If you’re traveling with another vehicle it would be easy to continue down the road to the provincial park with one vehicle and kayaks. Easy cruise in the kayaks back to this camping spot. I’m in heaven!

June 23rd, 2022 by dylan.m.murphy

No swans, but great camp spot. Couple little spits of land you can back a little camper out on or a normal vehicle/tent. Fairly private, less than a vehicle every other hour I'd say. Surprisingly good cell service! There is a little fire pit at the site I'm at.

Mosquitoes were bonkers when I first arrived, maybe 3 PM, but seemed to have been less active since, not sure this would be a good spot unless you were going to stay in your camper/tent because of them.

June 5th, 2022 by dreamersandtravelers

Wonderful mtn views. Smooth dirt road 1.5 miles off hwy about 40 miles north of Whitehorse. No signs prohibiting overnight. Large historical sign.

June 4th, 2022 by Dreamers&Travelers

It is peaceful & gorgeous views. Two pull outs about 1.5 miles off AK hwy. Swans moved away as we parked. Nice informative historical panel.

September 16th, 2021 by sierraindia87

Love it! Turn left just before the blue sign with the camera. This little diversion is rutted somewhat, be careful if you’re low clearance. Absolutely beautiful, quiet, and calm spot.
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August 22nd, 2021 by arved

Lovely place. Beavers playing, graylings swimming, swans trumpeting. First confused this place with the tracks to the boat ramp before the bridge. It’s after the bridge. Good Telus coverage.

June 4th, 2021 by naima.guell

nice spot, close to the road but very light traffic. there is a fire pit and a great view on the lake !

August 21st, 2019 by tcb0087

Lovely quiet little spot by a river. Traffic non existent overnight. Take the little track on the left after the bridge for 20m and there is a fire ring. Easy simple spot.

May 25th, 2017 by thomas.zwei.null

Just off the Alaska Highway. Take the road to Kusawa Lake for 3 km until you come to a viewpoint at the bottom of the hill. Turn left and there you are. River view with swans.