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Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop Group Campground — Chugach National Forest

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The Glacier Discovery train provides access to the Spencer Bench Whistle Stop and Cabin from May 25th to September 15th 2024. Tickets for the train can be purchased from the Alaska Railroad website.

Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop Group Campground is located in the Chugach National Forest, surrounded by rugged terrain and dense forest. Temperatures in this area can range from lows of 30°F in spring and fall to highs of 70°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Spencer Glacier itself and the scenic views along the Alaska Railroad, offering opportunities for exploration and sightseeing.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Chugach National Forest

Overview

The Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop Group Campground is located at the head of the beautiful Placer River Valley at the Spencer Whistlestop. The campsites are nestled among the cottonwood and alder that have grown in after Spencer Glacier___s retreat. This area known for packrafting, wildlife viewing, glacier viewing, and hiking. One can frequently see icebergs floating on Spencer Glacier Lake and might even be able to watch the glacier calving! The two group campsites at Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop Group Campground are available for reservations in the summer months while the Glacier Discovery Train is running on the Alaska Railroad. During these months, train transportation is required to reach the Spencer Whistlestop. To book train tickets visit the Alaska Railroad website.

Recreation

Spencer Glacier Lake offers amazing opportunities for packrafting, kayaking, or canoeing. All these options allow you to explore the amazing icebergs floating in the lake. It also allows you to get close to Spencer Glacier and amaze at it___s vast size. Please note, glacier calving can cause large, unpredictable waves on the lake, so it is recommended that you stay at least 500 yards away. This area also offers other recreational opportunities including easy hiking, rock climbing, and fishing during the summer months. In the winter this area is popular with backcountry skiers, snowmobilers and ice climbers.

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Natural Features

The Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop Group Campground is located at the head of Placer River Valley near the Placer River outflow from Spencer Glacier Lake and is surrounded by the beautiful Kenai Mountains. There is a viewing area for Spencer Glacier located __ mile down trail. Black and brown bears, wolves, lynx, wolverine, and moose inhabit the area. Mountain goats, marmots, arctic ground squirrels and spruce grouse may be spotted higher in the mountains around Spencer Glacier Lake. Crow berries and Salmon Berries are plentiful at higher elevations in the late summer, along with low-bush blueberries.

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This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (907) 783-3242.

Nearby Attractions

Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop Campground is located off the road system and accessible by train only. To book train tickets visit the Alaska Railroad website.____

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Location

Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop Group Campground — Chugach National Forest is located in Alaska

Directions

During Summer months train transportation is required to reach the Spencer Whistlestop. To catch the train (reservations required ) into the Spencer Whistle Stop, drive south from Anchorage on the Seward Highway to the Portage Rail Depot (Milepost 80) and check in at the Train station.