Lena Beach Picnic Area
This picnic area is on the beach at the head of Lena Cove near mile 17 along Glacier Highway. There are many opportunities for recreation, including picnicking, walking, fishing, and kayaking.
• The Coho (shelter 3) and King (shelter 4) shelters have a maximum group size of 74 people each
• There are picnic tables inside the shelters and the King Salmon shelter has an interior fireplace
• There are standing grills next to the shelters and a water spigot with city water near the host site. No electricity is provided
• Nearby Picnic Creek supports a seasonal run of pink salmon in July/Aug with a small run of coho later in the fall
• Shelters 1, 2, 5 (Pink, Chum, and Sockeye) and picnic sites (Cutthroat and Dolly Varden) are first-come first-serve from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Need to Know
Need To Know
• Bear Safety on the Tongass- Bears frequent the area; pack-in, pack-out garbage (on-site garbage cans not intended for large amounts).
• Bring whatever firewood is needed. Building, maintaining, attending or using a wood pallet fire is prohibited.
• Stay on developed paths so tree root systems are not damaged.
• Provide sufficient garbage bags for your group. Pack-it-in, Pack-it-out. Garbage cans on site are not intended for large amounts. It is prohibited to leave refuse, debris, trash, litter or dump refuse on site, including within the fire rings.
• Upon departure, visitors must extinguish fires in fireplace, fire pit and grills; clean grill and table; pick up and removal of all trash, equipment and materials brought into the shelter and picnic area.
• The Lena Beach Recreation Area is closed from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
• Possessing a glass container is prohibited.
• It is prohibited to have a fire outside a fireplace, grill or fire ring. Please ensure all wood fits inside the fireplace or fire ring. No pallets or pieces of pallets; no lumber with nails or staples.
• It is prohibited to damage any property of the United States. No staples or nails may be attached to any shelter.
• For large groups 75 or greater, an additional Special Use permit is required. Contact the Juneau Ranger District about Special Use permits and other questions at 907-586-8800.
Contact Information
8510 Mendenhall Loop Road Juneau AK 99801
Phone Number
(907) 586-8800
