Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop Group Campground
Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop Group Campground is a national forest campground in Alaska. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Alaska
- Coordinates
- 60.69880, -149.04287
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Ice Climbing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Rafting, Rock Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowmobile
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (907) 783-3242
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop Group Campground
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. Facilities The Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop Group Campground offers two grou
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Speedway · 17 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Suburban Propane · 17 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 19 designated routes (6 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Glacier Group Cg | National forest group campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Bertha Creek Campground | National forest campground | 8.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Bertha Creek Cg | National forest campground | 8.1 mi | — | — |
| Tangle Pond Informal Campsite | Free campsite | 8.1 mi | Free | — |
| Black Bear Cg | National forest campground | 8.1 mi | — | — |
| Black Bear Campground | National forest campground | 8.1 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.