Spire Cove

Overview

About Spire Cove

Why stop

Pointed spires make a memorable boat-side view.

Heads up

Tour routes vary, so the cove isn't a sure stop.

Map

Where it is

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SightSpire Cove59.87759, -149.56114

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Plan your stop

Before you go

5 active Kenai Fjords alerts

ClosureHerman Leirer Road to Exit Glacier closed to carsHerman Leirer Road, the only road access into Kenai Fjords National Park, is currently closed to automobile traffic.Official details
ClosureExit Glacier canyon closure: sudden outburst-flood riskThe canyon from Exit Glacier’s toe to where Exit Creek opens into the Outwash Plain is closed; stay on designated park trails.Official details

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Guide

More about Spire Cove

A boat-side stopSpire Cove is a small bay on the Resurrection Bay-facing coast of Kenai Fjords, with pointed…

Spire Cove is a small bay on the Resurrection Bay-facing coast of Kenai Fjords, with pointed rock stacks rising from the water. Think of it as a scenic pass-by within a boat outing, not a separate road stop. If you're taking a coastal wildlife cruise, this is a rewarding stretch to watch.

Don't count on the passSome Resurrection Bay half-day tours include Spire Cove, but their routes change with…

Some Resurrection Bay half-day tours include Spire Cove, but their routes change with conditions, wildlife, and the interests of the group. Treat the cove as a bonus along the way, not a guaranteed waypoint. Choose the cruise for its whole coastal trip rather than building your day around this one cove.

Watch the shorelineFrom the boat, look for sharp, tree-topped spires and the narrow water passage between them.

From the boat, look for sharp, tree-topped spires and the narrow water passage between them. Puffins and seals are occasional extras, not dependable sightings. Leave some water around the rocks in your photos; it helps show the separated stacks and channel that make this view distinctive.

Wildlife

Wildlife in Kenai Fjords

All Kenai Fjords wildlife maps

31 sightingsOrcaMost seen around 11 AMSighting map

47 sightingsHumpback WhaleMost seen around noonSighting map

42 sightingsBlack BearMost seen around 7 PMSighting map

41 sightingsMooseMost seen around 9 PMSighting map

225 sightingsSea OtterMost seen around 11 AMSighting map

59 sightingsHorned PuffinMost seen around 10 AMSighting map

Sighting maps show where each species has been reported across Kenai Fjords. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.