Homer Spit Campground
Mark C.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2016

Basic no frills camping - but that view!

First, let me not bury the lead, and start with the fact that if you have not been to Homer and taken in the beautiful scenery, the views of Kachemak bay and the surrounding mountains and glaciers are something that absolutely need to be seen in person. Just breathtaking. Since this campground lies on the very flat sea level strip of sand and gravel known as the spit, it offers great views in every direction.

This seasonal (it is Alaska, after all) campground is about halfway down the Homer spit (on the way to the very end which is called Land's end). The campground itself offers mostly RV sites (which it looked like had all amenities you could want) and a handful ~maybe 20 tent sites. Good amenities with clean bathrooms, had wifi, and saw a laundry room but did not use it for my stay. I can't speak for the RV experience, as I've only used the tent sites. Stayed here for a couple nights, before and after a job opportunity leaving out of Homer. The campground is still about ~2 miles or so walking down to the main harbor, as well as most of the shops and few restaurants closer to Land's end. Yes, this includes the infamous Salty Dawg saloon, which is a great spot to grab a drink and epitomizes the Alaskan fishing culture. I would add that having a vehicle is not essential if you only plan on walking down to the end of the spit, and there are a dozen or so restaurant choice if that is your thing, but a lot of stuff is just out of realistic walking distance back up the hill in Homer proper. Overall, this campsite offered a good value and a chance to really soak in the gorgeous view and lifestyle of the fishing town of Homer.

  • Review photo of Homer Spit Campground by Mark C., October 1, 2016
  • Review photo of Homer Spit Campground by Mark C., October 1, 2016
  • Review photo of Homer Spit Campground by Mark C., October 1, 2016
  • Review photo of Homer Spit Campground by Mark C., October 1, 2016
  • Review photo of Homer Spit Campground by Mark C., October 1, 2016
  • Review photo of Homer Spit Campground by Mark C., October 1, 2016
  • Review photo of Homer Spit Campground by Mark C., October 1, 2016
  • Review photo of Homer Spit Campground by Mark C., October 1, 2016
  • Review photo of Homer Spit Campground by Mark C., October 1, 2016
  • Review photo of Homer Spit Campground by Mark C., October 1, 2016