Hornaday Park Campground, near Homer, Alaska, is a charming spot that offers a mix of natural beauty and family-friendly amenities. Set against a backdrop of stunning views, this campground features sites equipped with picnic tables and fire pits, perfect for cozy evenings under the stars.

Visitors often rave about the picturesque scenery and the nearby playground, making it an ideal location for families with kids. One camper shared, “If you have kids, this is the place to be,” highlighting the fun atmosphere that surrounds the area. While the campground has basic facilities like pit toilets and drinking water, it’s worth noting that some amenities may be limited, so plan accordingly.

For those looking to explore, Hornaday Park Campground is conveniently located near the Homer Spit, where you can enjoy fishing, beachcombing, or simply soaking in the breathtaking coastal views. The surrounding wooded area is also a great spot for wildlife watching, with moose sightings reported by campers.

While some sites may feel a bit tight, the overall vibe is welcoming and relaxed. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking your RV, Hornaday Park Campground offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and family fun, making it a solid choice for your next getaway.

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Located on the wooded hillside above Hornaday Park and Playground, this campground offers 31 sheltered sites with picnic tables and fire rings. There is potable water available next to the registration kiosk at the entrance to the campground, as well as pit toilets. Flush restrooms are located in Hornaday Park. $15/RV/night; $10/tent/night. There is a 14 day maximum camping limit at this campground. First come, first serve...no reservations.

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Join the fun near Homer. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Alaska camping has to offer. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Homer and user-submitted reviews.

Homer

The Best Camping Near Homer, Alaska

A lot of people love camping on the spit, but if you're like us and decide that you want a little more privacy (and less wind!) this is a great spot. We had a really nice night here. The bathrooms were a little far away, which might have been annoying had we stayed longer.

Homer's woodsy alternative

A small "city" campground located on the hill above Homer. Beautiful scenery all around. These sites are first come, first served. It has the basic amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, pit toilets and potable water. Easy access to town if needed. 

Cute Hillside Campground

We ended up finding this campground which was the only with availability in the woods. It was located in the neighborhood behind the playground/Park. If you have children this would be a prime location to hangout. It was perfect to come back to the campsite and play after a long day exploring homer. The toilets were okay, they had water available and not too far from the fishing hole. Bring bats, gloves, soccer balls etc as there is plenty of space to play. If my husband were to go fishing all day I would of been fine hanging out at the site with the children. I’m only giving it 4 stars because we were in the middle of the neighbor which was cute but odd finding the place.

Quick night stay

This was our 2nd time here bc we liked it the first time. We ended up moving spots bc as soon as I got out of the car there were cond*ms on the ground (nasty). The site we ended up at also had broken glass on the ground. Not sure if the manager isn’t doing daily walkthroughs or what? It is still a cute campground with a playground and cozy spots for tents. But being a campground manager is a pretty sweet gig, give it to someone happy to make sure the campground is clean and SAFE. (Suggestion: Maybe say no to glass on campground)

Cute but manager is slacking this year

If you have kids. This is the place to be. You can walk or drive here and hang out under the picnic pavilion while the kids get their energy out. 

If your traveling with littles this is the place. 

Can’t be a hillside view

Our family fell in love with Homer thanks to the beauty of this wonderful area. It certainly does help to have a playground nearby for the kiddos, and wildlife galore (there were moose near our campsite). It does get quite busy here and I believe that it is because of its location on the hill, blocked by the freezing breezes. 

We will never forget hanging out on the playground with the kiddos. Our special moment was like a dream seeing the sun setting over an amazingly clear view of the Aleutian chain on the Pacific as a full moon rose over the glacier! Incredible!

Magical Experience

Charming sites in the wood with amazing view on the homer spit and the bay. Playground close to the campground (perfect with kids). Regular Toilets closed due to Covid.

City camping with great view

Beautiful wooded area with plenty of camping sites. Each site has a fire pit and picnic table. It does cost $20 per night. And there were quite a few bugs out when we’re there so don’t forget the bug spray!  

Hidden Gem of a camping spot

There is cow parsnip everywhere so be careful with children.  The sites are small and not very level.  Any larger RV or Camper is not going to work very well in the majority of sites.

Beautiful park and views can be had from this campground.

Cow parsnip and tight sites

I love this park in the street here all the time. I am local and it’s still a beautiful getaway. Incredible views and great tent sites.

Awesome Park.

The city closed this campground this year. Seems the police were tired of doing their job. Head to the spit instead. 

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