Eagle Beach State Recreation Area
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- dnr.alaska.gov
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 642 acres, Eagle Beach State Recreation Area lies in Juneau County, about 25 miles northwest of Juneau.
Popular activities here are fishing and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites and tent sites). There are also cabins for rent.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Eagle Beach State Recreation Area: Camping | $20 |
Official wording
Eagle Beach State Recreation Area: Camping $20/site Eagle Beach State Recreation Area:
Alaska park passes
- Annual Day Use Parking Pass — $60. Day-use parking at most state parks for the calendar year (not Pillars/Eagle Rock boat launches, Arctic Valley, Eagle River Nature Center) Details
- Annual Boat Launch Pass — $150. Boat launch fees for the calendar year Details
- Disabled Veterans Camping Pass. Camping for qualifying disabled veterans Details
From the Alaska state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Not required
- Booking system
- Reserve Alaska State Parks (reservealaskastateparks.com)
ALL CAMPSITES ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED, and cannot be reserved ahead of time.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
Campsites (see fee page)
35' RV size limit
Camping Limit - 7 days
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Marten Cabinhttps://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspcabins/martencabin.htm
- Berry Patch Cabinhttps://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspcabins/berrypatchcabin.htm
- Saturday Creek Cabinhttps://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspcabins/saturdaycreekcabin.htm
Cabins
Marten Cabin
Berry Patch Cabin
Saturday Creek Cabin
Things to do
CampingFishingHiking
Boating and paddling
Boat Launch (see fee page)
Fishing
Eagle Beach is north of Juneau along the Glacier Highway with views of Lynn Canal, the Chilkat Mountains, and the Juneau Mountains. Eagle River flows through the area. This park unit has 16 primitive sites in the forested section of the park. There are several walk-in camping sites. Large beach and river bars offer excellent beach combing and fishing. Whales, sea lions, and seal frequent the ocean nearby.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
ADA Facility - Yes
Toilets - ♿
Water - ♿
Picnic sites - ♿
Trails - ♿
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 26 Glacier Highway
AK - Nearest town
- Juneau — about 25 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 58.5264, -134.8170
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Eagle Beach is 27 miles north of Juneau along the Glacier Highway.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Alaska State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Alaska DNR ArcGIS 'ASP Park Boundary' layer (OpenData/Recreational_ParkBoundary MapServer/2, refreshed daily), with unit pages from the region 'List of Units' tabs
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology