Top Tent Camping near Homer, AK

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Best Tent Sites Near Homer, AK (2)

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    1. Deep Creek North

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    2. Glamping Adventures in Alaska

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    Rayvens Roost is an interactive Spiritualist camp located off the road system in Seldovia Alaska.

    Our sites are "turn-key" and visitors need only to bring their backpacks .

    Here you will stay in our custom designed Tipis that insure the deepest possible connection to nature.

    Each Tipi has real beds with all bedding included . Our Lotus Belle has two queen sized bed,and has room for two extra for larger groups .

    This is the perfect location to host your own retreat . Please contact us for additional information about our own starting in July 2022.

    We have been hosting B&B guests since the late 1990s and have evolved into a new business model just recently.

    Our mission to to share the amazing benefits of living in sync with nature .

    Guests enjoy daily Yoga,meditation,and guided forging in the Alaska rainforest .

    Your stay here with us is *complimentary for members of our Ministry .

    Complimentary stays do not include our cleaning fees please contact us for more information .

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    $1 / night


Recent Tent Reviews In Homer

128 Reviews of 2 Homer Campgrounds


  • AKExplorer G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Caribou Hills Recreation Area Dispersed
    Aug. 16, 2024

    Caribou Hills Recreation Area Dispersed

    Great Camping Area

    You can camp anywhere in the DNR Recreational Area out in The Hills. Camp by the creek or up on one of the hills with amazing views. Wonderful area for foraging fungi and harvesting berries. Great Bear and Moose hunting area.

    Please, Pack it in, Pack it out.

  • Siegfried M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mariner Park
    Jul. 25, 2024

    Mariner Park

    The View

    Awesome Spot on Homer Spit, Camp Right on the Beach with Awesome Views, was not to Crowded in July. Went Halibut From there and had 7 Humpback Whales surrounding our Boat….. What an Adventure

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Ocean Shores RV Park
    Jul. 19, 2024

    Ocean Shores RV Park

    nice area great views

    We had a good stay here in our 40' toy hauler. The power, water, and cable worked good. The rate shown is the total bill for a weekly rate of$321 with taxes and fees added. Some things to note about the park. The whole park slopes downward toward the beach bluff, however they did a reasonable job terracing each site so it is mostly level. As a result each site uphill is 12 to 18 inches higher. The center sites are back to back and they will park your RV even with the electric box at rear, so you may have challenges parking your towed vehicle or tow vehicle at your site depending on your total length, but we managed ok. The lane between rows is narrow. If you"pull through" to your site through an empty one, it is easy. If you have to back in it may be a challenge and you may need to get people to move tow vehicles. Smaller motorhomes and short trailers may not have any issues. We had to have one person move a vehicle to pull out when we left. In fact we left a day early in the afternoon because I wanted to be sure I could get out. If all the guests had been in the park with the tow vehicles or towed park, I could not have pulled out early in the morning without waking people up to move vehicles. We camped at Ocean Shores RV Park in a Fifth Wheel.

  • Lynn G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Alaskan Angler RV Resort
    Jul. 18, 2024

    Alaskan Angler RV Resort

    Alaskan Anglers RV Resort

    4.5 stars for this RV park. They have everything you need. Laundry/showers/bathrooms. 50/30 amp electric, sewer, water. Small dog run. They have a fish charter service, as well as fish cleaning stations. They also fillet, vacuum pack freeze and ship your catch. We really enjoyed ourselves here.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Tustumena Lake
    May. 2, 2024

    Tustumena Lake

    Nice Spot

    This is a small campground with individual sites. It has a lake with boat ramp access and is used frequently, during summer months. Campsites have firepits. Some sites can be quite muddy to get to. Very nice. No cell service at sites.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Clam Gulch State Rec Area
    Sep. 26, 2023

    Clam Gulch State Rec Area

    Beach access and good bay and mountain views

    We stayed off season and were the only campers except the host. We rv camped and parked in a spot with an outlook over the cliff toward mountains. Only a few spots have views. There is a trail down to a beautiful beach, also empty when we were there. The parking spots are very tightly spaced.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Mariner Park
    Sep. 26, 2023

    Mariner Park

    Beautiful view of the bay.

    We are in the shoulder season and most camps on the spit are closed. This one has beautiful views of the bay and there weren’t many people here the night we stayed. We rv camped. Some people brought their horses to the day use side and were riding at sunset.

  • Kristi D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Anchor River State Recreation Area
    Aug. 22, 2023

    Anchor River State Recreation Area

    Incredible spot!!!

    Mountains and the beach. What can be better!?! Only $20 a night, level spots steps from the beach. Does not have electric, water or sewer but if you can be self contained for a couple days. If not, there is a RV park right now the road.

    20 minutes to Homer for many things to do and delicious seafood. halibut Capital of the world, beautiful beach with mountains in background.

    We did a bear tour out of this town and we could walk to the boat that was taking us. Highly recommend this spot!

    It is high of 60 degrees in August, so a little chilly, but nice clear weather!

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Ocean Shores RV Park
    Aug. 12, 2023

    Ocean Shores RV Park

    Excellent clean facility

    Owner is very nice and professional. Showers well lit and perfectly clean. Amazing views of the ocean and easy beach access.

  • s
    Camper-submitted photo from Kyllonen's RV Park
    Jul. 20, 2023

    Kyllonen's RV Park

    Nice people, view

    Campground is on hill overlooking wetlands, then ocean beach. Peaceful. Showers and laundry available for extra $. All sites have picnic table, campfire ring. Some under trees, some in more open area. Fish cleaning station available. Very close to Anchor River - a great place to fish for salmon, trout. Bathrooms and laundry room kept clean.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Ocean Shores RV Park
    Jul. 2, 2023

    Ocean Shores RV Park

    Great Campground

    The spots are a bit narrow, but most spots have full hookups, and there is a short trail down to the beach.

    The shower rooms are very clean and there is an excellent breakfast restaurant next door.

    The spots around the perimeter of the campground have fire rings. The ones in the center do not.

  • Michael V.
    Camper-submitted photo from Homer Spit Campground
    May. 30, 2023

    Homer Spit Campground

    Nice Campground

    We stayed on a beachfront site. There’s not much room between sites, but having a beachfront site gave us plenty of room for the kids to run during the day. Low tides make for great fishing, tide pooling, and star fish watching.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Homer Spit Campground
    Apr. 4, 2023

    Homer Spit Campground

    The Famous Homer Spit!

    There are a few city run campgrounds on the spit in Homer.  This mini peninsula juts a few miles out into Kachemak Bay and creates one of the main tourist areas for the town. This is another of Alaska's pot-holed, parking lot camping areas where tents can be set up just off the perimeter and RVs of any size can take up residence within it. Picnic tables and fire rings lie between the parking and the beach and there’s a general esprit de corps of the folks hanging out there.  

    Like many Alaskan camping spots what the site itself lacks in charm, is simply overwhelmed by the spectacular views in any direction. That's why you come here in the first place. The bathroom situation is simple, a couple of port-o-potties with a hand washing station. Recycling and trash dumpsters are right next to the toilets. Water can be filled up for free at the city RV dump station in town, right across from the Post Office on the Sterling Hwy. Payment can be made at the automated permit machine. 

    The lack of any trees made solar power a no-brainer, even on the cloudy days. With our solar suitcase from Renogy and 200W of solar on the roof, we were able to recharge our battery without any issues. 

    There's a great bike path that leads to the many tourist shops, bars and restaurants on the spit. The spit is also a great launching area for kayaking in the ocean side of the spit- launching on the other bay side can be tricky because of tides and mud. Parking along the spit is pretty easy and there are large lots which allow for overnight parking if you are going to use the area as a launching pad for other adventures either on the Kenai or further afield. Homer is known as a particularly good spot for Grizzly Bear tours into Kobuk Valley National Park (the holy grail of grizzly sightings). Be sure to tour the Alaskan Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor’s Center, it’s difficult to get out to the Aleutian Islands, but through the engaging films and interactive displays, you can get a feel for the history and wildlife of these remote areas. 

    Homer has all the services that campers need including grocery stores and good restaurants (we loved Fat Olive and Carmen’s Gelato out on the spit.)  A short drive along East End Road will take you right by Fitz Creek General store, which is a treat for all kinds of cool stuff -- the chocolate muffins alone are worth the drive alone. The village farmer’s market is truly amazing with veggies, baked goods, prepared food, and lots of other arts and crafts.

  • Michael V.
    Camper-submitted photo from Johnson Lake State Recreation Area
    Aug. 11, 2022

    Johnson Lake State Recreation Area

    Campground right on the pond.

    Used to party at this lake as a local in the late 90’s early 2000’s.

    Nice little tent camping campground. There used to have spots big enough for RV’s but no hook ups.

  • Michael V.
    Camper-submitted photo from Tustamena Lake Campground
    Aug. 11, 2022

    Tustamena Lake Campground

    This was a hot spot for locals for awhile

    Camped here many times, buts it’s been 15 years plus.

    Not much to the site, but your right on the river. Does have a boat launch, so you can get to the lake via river. Nice sized lake. Good fishing.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Homer Spit Campground
    Aug. 2, 2022

    Homer Spit Campground

    Awesome location

    Yes, we were packed in next to our neighbors, but the location was awesome. We had an inside site (all that was left when we rolled up same day) but we were mainly there to walk around the spit and sleep so it was perfect. The staff there were SO nice and friendly and helpful.

  • Jennifer G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Whiskey Point Cabins & RV Park
    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.



Guide to Homer

Camping near Homer, Alaska, offers a unique blend of stunning views and outdoor adventures. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking an RV, there's something for everyone in this beautiful region.

What to do:

  • Fishing: Many campers enjoy fishing right from the beach. One visitor at Homer Spit Campground mentioned, "Low tides make for great fishing, tide pooling, and starfish watching."
  • Kayaking: The spit is a great launching area for kayaking. A reviewer noted, "The spit is also a great launching area for kayaking in the ocean side of the spit."
  • Exploring local shops: Campers often take a stroll to nearby shops and restaurants. One camper said, "There's a great bike path that leads to the many tourist shops, bars, and restaurants on the spit."

What campers like:

  • Scenic views: Campers rave about the breathtaking scenery. A visitor at Mariner Park said, "Awesome Spot on Homer Spit, Camp Right on the Beach with Awesome Views."
  • Friendly atmosphere: Many appreciate the community vibe. A reviewer at Homer Spit Campground mentioned, "There’s a general esprit de corps of the folks hanging out there."
  • Convenient location: Campers love being close to attractions. One camper at Fishing Hole Campground noted, "Right on the beach with easy access to bathrooms and all the restaurants on The Spit."

What you should know:

  • Crowded sites: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially during peak season. A camper at Heritage RV Park said, "The staff was a little rude but hold the convenience of being close to those fishing charters and stores."
  • Basic amenities: Facilities can be simple. A visitor at Fishing Hole Campground mentioned, "This is just a gravel lot and the site markings are not super clear."
  • Weather: Be prepared for changing weather conditions. A reviewer at Anchor River State Recreation Area said, "It is high of 60 degrees in August, so a little chilly, but nice clear weather!"

Tips for camping with families:

  • Beach access: Choose campgrounds with easy beach access for kids to play. A camper at Mariner Park said, "We RV camped. Some people brought their horses to the day-use side and were riding at sunset."
  • Activities for kids: Look for campgrounds near tide pools and fishing spots. One family at Homer Spit Campground enjoyed, "Having a beachfront site gave us plenty of room for the kids to run during the day."
  • Safety first: Be cautious of cliffs and water. A camper at Stariski State Rec Area mentioned, "Would not be great for young children as the cliffs could be dangerous."

Tips from RVers:

  • Level spots: Some campgrounds have uneven ground. A visitor at Ocean Shores RV Park noted, "The whole park slopes downward toward the beach bluff, however, they did a reasonable job terracing each site."
  • Reservations recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly. A camper at Heritage RV Park advised, "Make reservations because this place fills up."
  • Check amenities: Some sites may lack certain hookups. A reviewer at Anchor River State Recreation Area said, "Does not have electric, water, or sewer but if you can be self-contained for a couple of days."

Camping near Homer, Alaska, is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors, with plenty of activities and beautiful scenery to make your trip memorable.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Homer, AK?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Homer, AK is Deep Creek North with a 4-star rating from 2 reviews.