Lena Beach Picnic Site
This picnic area is on the beach at the head of Lena Cove. It is a prime location for viewing sunsets. There are 7 picnic sites with picnic tables, 5 of which have shelters, and 3 vault toilets. The facilities and trails meet accessibility standards. The King Salmon shelter is available for reservation (maximum 4 hours; 907-586-8800), and there is no fee at this point. The area is a 15.5 mile drive from downtown Juneau.
General Information
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 58.39329151
Longitude: -134.74961123
Directions
Travel north on Veteran’s Memorial/Glacier Highway approximately 15 miles from downtown Juneau. Turn left onto the second entrance to Lena Loop Road, and then shortly thereafter, turn right into the Lena Beach Picnic Site. The road through the picnic area is one way, and the exit is back onto Veteran’s Memorial/Glacier Highway. Parking for the picnic area is adjacent to the picnic sites. The shelter sites are named after the five species of Pacific salmon in our local waters. In order from the entrance to the exit the shelter names are: Pink Salmon, Chum Salmon, Coho Salmon, King Salmon, and Sockeye Salmon. There are also two picnic sites with tables, grill, and fire rings that do not have shelters. They are called Cutthroat Trout, and Dolly Varden Char. All sites are available first come, first serve. However, the King Salmon shelter can be reserved through the Juneau Ranger District office for up to a four hour period. If someone has a reservation for the King Salmon shelter, it must be vacated for their use.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
