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Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop Group Campground
Paid or permit campsite
Group campsite · USDA Forest Service Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) 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.… Getting there: 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. Phone: (907) 783-3242 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10300372 Source: Recreation.gov. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USFS - GRD
Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.
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