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"Homer Alaska. It is a very small town that gets lots of visitors in the summer months."
"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."
"Cost is $72/night Typical for every where we have stayed in Alaska it is a gravel lot pretty closely spaced. Full hook ups. Have sites which face the bay need to reserve in advance."
"We went from Ohio to Alaska last year with a 36' fifth wheel camper and stayed at 56 campgrounds in three months. Heritage was one of our favorites. Very nice camp sites with full hookups."
$20 / night
"Right on the beach with easy access to bathrooms and all the restaurants on The Spit - it’s not the most secluded spot but it’s a great way to enjoy the area."
$20 - $30 / night
"Went Halibut From there and had 7 Humpback Whales surrounding our Boat….. What an Adventure"
"It can get a little loud with the nearby road, but you get used to it. There are nearby port-a-potties (no showers) and it is only $10 a night per tent."
"Beautiful view of the ocean and close to downtown Homer. We had full hookups and the bathroom and showers were excellent and clean."
"The spots are a bit narrow, but most spots have full hookups, and there is a short trail down to the beach."
"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!"
$50 / night
"This awesome spot near Homer has electric & water hookups for a convenient stay while you explore the surrounding nature trails and take in all that Alaska has to offer! "
"It’s tucked away, all by itself, (not at a campground), so you trade noisy campsites for incredible views. We backed our 26ft RV in so that the fire pit and picnic table were right behind us."
"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"
$49 - $149 / night
$75 / night
RangerFour hours from Anchorage is a must see and do destination.. Homer Alaska. It is a very small town that gets lots of visitors in the summer months. Especially June, July and August thanks to charter companies who will take you out to get halibut, salmon and whatever else the magical ocean has in store for you.
Homer is also the place to get a water taxi to see Kachemak Bay, Halibut Cove, Seldovia, Nanwalek and Port Graham. Water taxi rides are roughly 75$ 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.
GuideA lot of people spend alot of money just to GET to this part of Alaska to go halibut and salmon fishing, only to be hit with high campground, charter, and access fees. This is a great free campground within reach of Soldotna Ak. The Kenai peninsula as a whole is commonly referred to as "the playground of Alaska. My wife and I and our 3 kids used to come here often to get away from the crowds during the summer tourist season. There is also boat access to a number of first come forest service cabins on the lake. The road in can be very washboard at times because there is a popular boat launch here for fishing sockeye salmon on the Kasilof river, and silver salmon fishing in a creek that flows into the lake. The campsites will accommodate anything from tents to large rv's. There is a pump handle on a well onsite for potable water and pit toilets.
LegendJake from the Dyrt here! This awesome spot near Homer has electric & water hookups for a convenient stay while you explore the surrounding nature trails and take in all that Alaska has to offer! Check them out and please share some pictures of your stay on the Dyrt!
GuideGreat 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.
GuideWe 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.
GuideWhen I was in Alaska I loved it so much and the cold goes away once u see the beauty
GuideFirst, 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.
GuideOn the road with RV, the site offers everything, water, electricity, dumping, washing machine, view. However, it is a campside with no privacy, very cramped.
ScoutCamping on the Homer Spit is always beautiful! We enjoy being on the beach for our endless Alaska summer nights with the views of Kachemak bay as a backdrop. The tidepooling was fun this weekend with the low tides.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Halibut Cove, AK is Homer Spit Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 46 reviews.
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