Best Glamping near Halibut Cove, AK

Alaskan Yurt Rentals in China Poot Bay and Tutka Bay provide boat-accessible glamping accommodations in the pristine wilderness of Kachemak Bay near Halibut Cove. These waterfront yurts offer a comfortable retreat with amenities while maintaining an immersive wilderness experience. The China Poot yurts are positioned perfectly for kayaking and hiking adventures, while the Tutka Bay location provides easy access to the South Grace Ridge trailhead. Both locations require water taxi transportation from Homer, adding to the remote wilderness experience. "We ferried from Homer, which is a GORGEOUS ride. The yurt is spacious and comfortable with its padded bunks. Such a beautiful experience," one guest shared after staying at the Tutka Bay location.

Wilderness adventures define the glamping experience around Halibut Cove, with hiking trails and water activities being primary attractions. The Tutka Bay yurt sits approximately 100 yards from the water taxi drop-off point on a rocky beach, protected by mature forest. South Grace Ridge Trail provides spectacular hiking opportunities with switchbacks through old-growth forest, leading to alpine zones at about 1,800 feet elevation with panoramic views. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound with rock ptarmigan in alpine areas and potential sightings of mountain goats and marmots. According to a camper, "Tutka Bay is also a perfect place to kayak, weather permitting. Go S.E. to the head of the bay and look for beaches and coves exposed at low tide that will provide landing spots." The yurts can serve as comfortable basecamps for multi-day kayaking explorations of Kachemak Bay's protected waters.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Halibut Cove, Alaska (8)

1. Homer Spit Campground
46 Reviews
Homer, AK
6 miles
Website
+1 (907) 235-8206
"Homer Alaska. It is a very small town that gets lots of visitors in the summer months."

"No trees to separate sites - it's all pretty open and you're right up next to neighbors."
2. Tutka 1
1 Review
Halibut Cove, AK
1 mile
Website
+1 (907) 299-6879
$75 - $78 / night
"Suggested trips: The yurt is very close to the South Grace Ridge trailhead."

3. Baycrest RV Park
5 Reviews
Homer, AK
15 miles
Website
+1 (907) 226-2886
"Enjoyed this location and without reservations, glad to get it. Had reservation at spit campground that was in horrible shape, un-level, crowded...so passed and took a risk on this one."

"About 20 min drive from Homer spit. Sites are a little tight but the views are amazing!"
4. Driftwood Inn & Homer Seaside Lodges
2 Reviews
Homer, AK
12 miles
Website
+1 (907) 235-8019
$49 - $149 / night
"Sites are small and very close to each other, and some of the sites the hookups are on the opposite side, but I guess that depends if you back in or pull in."

5. Alaska Adventure Cabins
2 Reviews
Homer, AK
14 miles
Website
+1 (907) 223-6681
"When I was in Alaska I loved it so much and the cold goes away once u see the beauty"

"Great place friendly staff supper clean and just all around wonderful stay great prices"
6. Alaskan Yurt Rentals- China Poot
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Halibut Cove, AK
1 mile
Website
+1 (907) 299-6879
$75 / night

7. Whiskey Point Cabins & RV Park
5 Reviews
Homer, AK
27 miles
Website
$25 - $150 / night
"There is an amazing ocean and volcano view off a common ground area with a picnic table and fire pit. Eagles soar overhead."

"Since we were going to arrive early, we called ahead to see if we could come in at 12:30 PM instead of their 3:00 PM check-in."
8. Glamping Adventures in Alaska
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Seldovia, AK
19 miles
+1 (907) 312-0931
$1 / night

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61 Reviews of 8 Halibut Cove Campgrounds

Aimee H.
Ranger
Aug. 7, 2017
Homer Spit Campground
Homer Alaska - On the Spit
Four hours from Anchorage is a must see and do destination.. Homer Alaska. It is a very small town that gets lots of visitors in the summer months. Especially June, July and August thanks to charter companies who will take you out to get halibut, salmon and whatever else the magical ocean has in store for you.

Homer is also the place to get a water taxi to see Kachemak Bay, Halibut Cove, Seldovia, Nanwalek and Port Graham. Water taxi rides are roughly 75$ round trip for one person.. give or take a few bucks and cheaper for kids.

The Spit as it is called is the end of the Road here.. literally. The Spit is surrounded by water.. yeah that's why it's called a Spit lol. It has Restaurants tons of little shops. Some geared toward touristy things but some of the best hand crafted made only in Alaska gifts that keep you coming back for more. You may have heard of the infamous Salty dog saloon.. if you dare - go in and order a salty dog here.

If you choose to camp on the Spit you will have two choices.. One is the RV/ Camper side and one is the Tent on the beach side. I have done both and although I prefer tenting hands down.. nothing beats an RV with wet sticky sandy dogs.. love some of that in your sleeping bag! (not)

There is a fee to tent camp, it's not much. You can build a fire right on the beach and set your tent so as you lay back, free from the wind, your whole view will just be ocean and mountains. Truly amazing! You can by wood by the bundle or just comb the beach for drift wood. If you do bring your dogs just be courteous of others and bring your own doggie bags :)

There are honey buckets for use.. but sometimes we walk the spit and find a real bathroom. (There are state toilets on the RV side, which is directly across the only road on the Spit)

On the RV side the fees are a bit more.. but you get full electrical hook ups, bathrooms, showers, and laundry if you need it. WOW! Bring your bikes to ride the spit or good shoes to walk around town. Also be ready for any kind of weather.. as you are surrounded by the ocean.
Audry P.
Guide
May. 10, 2017
Homer Spit Campground
Superb location & view
You really can't go any further down the Homer Spit once you hit this campground! It features spots for RV's and tents (we've done both) on gravel and grass. No trees to separate sites - it's all pretty open and you're right up next to neighbors. The sites along the waterfront have amazing views onto Kachemak Bay where you can watch the sea, wildlife and boat traffic - they are more expensive though and windy. This campground can get loud at night, especially during holiday weekends, since the amount of functional daylight hovers near 21 hours and people stay up.

Just a short walk to the beach and slightly longer jaunt to the shops and restaurants on the Spit. We tow our boat to the campground and launch it each day when fishing. There is some extra parking along the edges of the campground if you have extra cars, boats, trailers, etc.

Flush toilets and running water are available - as are showers and laundry for a few bucks for guests. Staff is friendly and keep the place pretty clean. Busiest times are Memorial Weekend, 4th of July and Labor Day - call quite a ways in advance to secure your spot during these holidays.
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Doug H.
Guide
Jul. 27, 2021
Homer Spit Campground
Gorgeous views…terrible dump station
We dry camped on the beach front lot, site 98. Views were amazing and the site was clean and level. There is a walking path next to this site, but does not intrude on camping space. Fire pit and picnic table provided.

The dump station is unlevel, in the wrong direction. There are two sides to pull alongside the dump station and both have the camper leaning away from your dump valves. Needless to say you will not be able to completely dump your tanks. If not for this aspect I would put this campground at a 4-4.5 rating.
Jennifer G.
Ranger
Jul. 23, 2022
Whiskey Point Cabins & RV Park
Great views and amenities
Our second time staying here. There is an amazing ocean and volcano view off a common ground area with a picnic table and fire pit. Eagles soar overhead. Sites are close together but have water, electricity, a small table and fire pit. We didn’t stay in the cabins but they look nice and the property, general store, and washing facilities seem well maintained. Recommend for a night or two when visiting Homer.
Jonathan B.
Guide
Jul. 11, 2018
Homer Spit Campground
solid spot on the spit!
Great amenities. Water and electric hookups, has shower houses and restrooms on site. Wood for sale. Wireless internet availabvle. Has a few ocean view sites. Others are big enough for slide outs and awnings. Dog friendly but not much room for them if they need to stay outside. Great fishing close by in the hole or at the end of the spit for flounder.
Stephanie Z.
Legend
Jul. 1, 2021
Homer Spit Campground
The worlds most scenic parking lot campground
I camped SIX nights at the Homer Spit campground and there were so many great and not so great things about it. We stayed four nights in site 6 (interior), and two nights in site 104 (on the beach)

Overall the campground gets a 5. It's super well managed, it's clean and convenient and the view are BREATHTAKING. (the interior sites get a 0 for being scenic)

There are 3 types of site

- Beach front (you camp on the beach, and there are no hookups)

- Beach view (you have a front row beach view and there is a plug in)

- Interior (you are basically camping in what feels like a walmart parking lot with a view)

Most people who visit the spit campground are here for 1 or 2 nights max, and about 80% of them are in RVs. There is a strict 11 am checkout and 3pm check in, so the place is pretty empty during the day, and at night looks like an RV lot. But it's still awesome.

The sites are small and there is nothing between them besides a log so you know where your boundaries are. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring. There are about 150 sites. There is one bathroom which was very clean nearly every single time I used it and it has hot water! Showers cost 2x per person if you're staying at the campsite and they were FANTASTIC - so clean, and hot, and not timed, and amazing water pressure.

--- (the negatives)

- Many of the electrical 110 outlets at the interior sites did not work. This was a small problem for us because we were trying to work in the mornings.

- There was pretty much nowhere for dishwashing. Dishwashing was forbidden at the main water point, with signs to wash dishes at the hose that was also used for feet rinsing at the beach. This wasn't a problem for most people who were in their RVs - but if you're planning to tent camp and cook, you will likely want a dishwashing bucket/bin.

- In the morning the main water point was usually overtaken by a line of RV's filling up the water tank. It wasn't a problem unless that was when I wanted to refill my water...

- The interior sites are not at all scenic. We faced a big dirt pile and a safeway tractor trailer when we were in our campsite. You're staying there for the location, remember, and if you walk 10 feet you will see all the mountains.

++ (the positives)

+ You're literally right at the end of Homer Spit at the campground and you can walk to all the shops without having to fight all the other people for parking!

+ The wifi worked across the property with no problems

+ OMG, the view.

+ If you don't want to make coffee or breakfast, La Baliene and Sue the Bus are just across the street.

+ the team literally checks every site every day, they clean the trash out of the fire pits, and actually make sure that everything works.
Nicole I.
Scout
Aug. 5, 2021
Homer Spit Campground
Best Spit Campground
Campground is pretty great for being a parking lot (gravel)/RV style place. There is on-site laundry, bathroom and shower facilities that are kept pretty clean.

Dogs must be leashed at all times while on the premises.

WiFi is available however Apple products seem to issues connecting to it.

$30 tent site $40 RV site
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Randy M.
Guide
Aug. 5, 2020
Homer Spit Campground
Favorite Homer Campground
We’ve camped with these folks for 50 years. The Spit has grown up around them, and it’s not as picturesque as it once was...but it’s still right on the beach, walking distance to all the cool stuff on the spit...and it’s affordable. Nice bathrooms with showers...electric available but limited. They take reservations, which is helpful for weekly campers.
Hannah C.
Legend
May. 22, 2019
Homer Spit Campground
Beach front camping
I've heard that the beach front sites go quickly at this campground, but if you can get one I highly recommend it! If you are tent camping you can pitch your tent right on the beach (be tide aware). Beach sites are $35 and other sites are $30. Bathrooms are clean and have lots of sinks and stalls. Showers are $1 and are not timed. Laundry is $2 to wash and $1.50 for 30 mins. of drying. There is also a gift shop and WiFi here.