Top Tent Camping near Ninilchik, AK

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Best Tent Sites Near Ninilchik, AK (3)

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    1. Deep Creek North

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    2. Lower Skilak Lake Campground

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    3. 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 Ninilchik

207 Reviews of 3 Ninilchik 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.

  • D
    Camper-submitted photo from K-Beach Campground and Storage
    Aug. 1, 2024

    K-Beach Campground and Storage

    This establishment is a disaster.

    I had the worst experience camping experience of my life here. Noisy, filthy, and poorly managed. The lady who owns it is disrespectful and lazy yet asking a premium price. The sites are not private, the bathrooms are filthy. I recommend not considering this place unless you are dip netting or in noise at all hours not too mention the thievery.

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    Camper-submitted photo from K-Beach Campground and Storage
    Aug. 1, 2024

    K-Beach Campground and Storage

    This place is a disaster, no water hookups, filthy bathrooms, rude manager

    I stayed here early 2024 season and will not return.  The noise was horrible, no privacy between sites and water in few. Basically dry miserable camping at a premium price but the worst part was dealing with the matriarch of the village. The female owner is a rude disrespectful person, clearly uncomfortable in her own skin.

  • 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.

  • Samantha F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Upper Skilak Lake Campground - Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
    Jun. 18, 2024

    Upper Skilak Lake Campground - Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

    Campsite and gorgeous views were worth dealing with the bugs for for

    The stunning lake view and access made the campsite worth dealing with the bugs and bears.

    We arrived at Upper Skilak Lake Campground on a sunny Friday afternoon and managed to get the last site available. The campground was packed, including all the RV sites. We ended up in one of the walk-in tent sites. There are a total of 10 walk-in tent sites, with six right on the lake and the rest just a short walk away.

    Each campsite is equipped with bear-proof storage for food, which is essential considering the active bear presence in the area. There is enough space for two tents, and the fire pits are new with adjustable grill racks, which made cooking easy. Buckets were provided to safely extinguish fires.

    The campsites are a short walk from the parking lot, involving a small hill, except for one (maybe two) handicap-accessible site that offers easier access.

    During our stay, we saw black bears and grizzly bears every day. Bear scat was common on the trails and beach, adding to the sense of adventure but also requiring constant vigilance regarding food storage and safety.

    The park rangers were friendly and stopped by our site each night to check in and talk about bear sightings. However, one morning, a ranger accompanied by a few volunteers walked into our site while we were eating, which felt somewhat invasive.

    The main downside was the state of the bathrooms. They were extremely dirty, with one stall that didn’t lock and another that had no toilet paper. The smell was terrible, and overall, the facilities were not well-maintained.

    By the time we left on Monday, we were the only campers remaining, which offered a peaceful end to our stay.

    Overall, Upper Skilak Lake Campground offers a beautiful location and a genuine wilderness experience, the poor condition of the bathrooms and significant amount of bugs were the only drawback.

    Be prepared for bears and lots of bugs. The lake, the trails, and experience were definitely worth the trip.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Centennial Park & Campground
    Jun. 14, 2024

    Centennial Park & Campground

    Hidden fees killed the love

    Beautiful campground. Clean facilities. BUT the $23/vehicle/campsite killed the 5 stars this place deserves. Be aware that if you have a towed car or motorcycles with your camper they will charge you even though you are in one site. And this fee is not on the entrance sign nor the City of Soldotna website.

  • 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 Centennial Park & Campground
    Aug. 26, 2023

    Centennial Park & Campground

    Convenient campground

    Right on the Kenai river with a campground and boat launch. Tons of stores etc in Soldotkna minutes away to include a laundry mat five minutes away.

    Road in is dirt and in good condition. They have people at the front that collect fees of people coming and goin. Lots of people coming through to use the boat launch, but you can't beat the beautiful turquoise of the Kenai river. Also, a beautiful mile or so trail along the river so people can pay $8 to park for the day. Plenty of restrooms and picnic tables. level camping spots and spots were nice and spread out so you aren't on top of your neighbor.

    Also, close to Kenai Wildlife Refuge, a couple minutes away. So check out the visitors center and the trails off the visitors center. Well maintained and scenic!

  • 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.



Guide to Ninilchik

Camping near Ninilchik, Alaska, offers a unique blend of stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Fishing: The area is known for its excellent fishing spots. One camper shared, "We stayed on a beachfront site... Low tides make for great fishing, tide pooling, and starfish watching" at Homer Spit Campground.
  • Kayaking: The spit is a great launching area for kayaking. A reviewer noted, "There's a great bike path that leads to the many tourist shops, bars, and restaurants on the spit," making it easy to combine water activities with local exploration at Centennial Park & Campground.
  • Wildlife Tours: Homer is famous for Grizzly Bear tours. One visitor mentioned, "Homer is known as a particularly good spot for Grizzly Bear tours into Kobuk Valley National Park," highlighting the area's wildlife opportunities at Anchor River State Recreation Area.

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campers rave about the views. A review from Heritage RV Park states, "Ocean view site was beautiful," emphasizing the picturesque surroundings.
  • Clean Facilities: Many appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. One camper at Ocean Shores RV Park said, "Very clean! Really! Amenities in good condition."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of the staff. A visitor at Whiskey Point Cabins & RV Park noted, "The view is spectacular and we had the entire campground to ourselves," thanks to the attentive caretakers.

What you should know:

  • Crowded on Weekends: Many campgrounds can get busy, especially during weekends. A camper at Fishing Hole Campground mentioned, "Closer to the Shops, very busy and Crowded."
  • Basic Amenities: Some campgrounds have limited amenities. A review of Mariner Park pointed out, "Toilets are open seasonally," so plan accordingly.
  • Fees: Be aware of potential extra fees. A camper at Centennial Park & Campground noted, "The $23/vehicle/campsite killed the 5 stars this place deserves."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Beach Access: Look for campgrounds with beach access for kids to play. One family enjoyed their stay at Homer Spit Campground, saying, "Having a beachfront site gave us plenty of room for the kids to run during the day."
  • Activities for Kids: Choose locations near fun activities. A reviewer at Anchor River State Recreation Area mentioned, "Mountains and the beach. What can be better?!"
  • Safety First: Always keep an eye on kids near water. A camper at Fishing Hole Campground reminded, "As long as you don’t mind a little car noise... it’s a great way to enjoy the area."

Tips from RVers:

  • Level Sites: Look for campgrounds with level sites. A camper at Ocean Shores RV Park noted, "The whole park slopes downward toward the beach bluff, however they did a reasonable job terracing each site so it is mostly level."
  • Reservations Recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly. A visitor at Heritage RV Park advised, "Make reservations because this place fills up."
  • Check Hookups: Ensure your site has the necessary hookups. A camper at Baycrest RV Park mentioned, "The view was the best part, but it felt cramped," highlighting the importance of checking site dimensions and amenities.

Camping near Ninilchik, Alaska, offers a mix of adventure and relaxation, making it a great spot for families and RVers alike.

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