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Good spot near Homer. River and beach are close enough to walk and fish.
Camping near Seldovia, AK
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Camping options near Seldovia, Alaska range from developed RV parks to beachside tent sites, with most facilities concentrated in nearby Homer. Outside Beach in Seldovia provides a rocky shoreline camping area with primitive amenities, while Homer offers several established campgrounds including Homer Spit Campground and Heritage RV Park. These areas accommodate various camping styles from tent camping to full-hookup RV sites, with some locations like Alaska Adventure Cabins and Baycrest RV Park also offering cabin rentals and glamping options.
Access to Seldovia requires ferry transportation as there are no direct road connections to this small coastal community. The camping season typically runs from May through September, with most campgrounds closing by mid-September due to harsh Alaskan winter conditions. Limited facilities operate year-round. A visitor noted, "We had the most fantastic 4th of July weekend here a couple years ago. The beach is rocky but toward the top it gets sandier and you can find a good spot for a tent." Camping permits are not generally required for established campgrounds, though reservations are strongly recommended during peak summer months, especially for RV hookup sites and cabins.
The coastal setting provides distinctive camping experiences with views of Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet. Several campers mention the scenery as a primary draw despite basic facilities at some locations. One camper described Outside Beach as having "no firepits or grills or picnic tables but we made due. The beauty of this place more than makes up for what it lacks in accommodations." The Homer Spit area features multiple mixed-use campgrounds with proximity to fishing charters, restaurants, and shops, making it popular for visitors wanting convenience alongside natural settings. Waterfront sites consistently receive higher ratings from campers, though they typically come at premium prices. Sites with ocean views at Heritage RV Park and Ocean Shores RV Park are particularly sought after for their panoramic water views and beach access.
Best Campgrounds near Seldovia (42)
1. Homer Spit Campground
"Homer Alaska. It is a very small town that gets lots of visitors in the summer months."
"First overnight stop on our Alaska trip and it was incredible. The most beautiful place I have ever camped. We camped beachfront with a tent. Amazing views."
from $50 / night
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"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."
3. Ocean Shores RV Park
"Nice views and good access to the water."
"Beautiful view of the ocean and close to downtown Homer. We had full hookups and the bathroom and showers were excellent and clean."
4. Outside Beach
"Word to the Wise: Seldovia comes to life July 4th with super fun activities (salmon toss anyone!?) going on all day in town."
from $15 / night
Check Availability5. Mariner Park
"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."
from $20 - $30 / night
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"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."
from $20 / night
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"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!"
8. Alaska Adventure Cabins
"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"
9. Drop Anchor Seaview Glamping Homer Alaska
"Fabulous Luxury Glamping spot in Homer, Alaska Host Mel is a fantastic Host. super lux glamping in big bell canvas tents fully setup with everything you would get from a hotel and more. such a special"
"Loved having a common indoor area with flush toilets In town bike path right out front of the front of their property, about a 3 minute bike ride to downtown Homer
We have our own firepit with bbq grill"
from $100 - $250 / night
Check Availability10. Driftwood Inn & Homer Seaside Lodges
"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."
from $49 - $149 / night
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Recent Reviews near Seldovia, AK
149 Reviews of 42 Seldovia Campgrounds
- MMarcus H.Guide
Stariski State Rec Area
Amazing views
Hidden Gem of a campground. Amazing views of the bay and surrounding volcanoes.
Lee D.
LegendHeritage RV Park
Located right on Kachemak Bay
General: 107-site FHU (30/50 amp). Sites 6-28 and 82-107 have an unobstructed view of the bay; grab one of these if you can!
Site Quality: Sites and roads are gravel, except the sites in the middle – these are grass and are prone to flooding when it rains (as it did when we were there). All sites are level. As expected in an RV park, sites are close together, with no privacy/separation between sites.
Bath/Shower: Two restrooms are accessible through the store (8 am– 10 pm). Two other restrooms and showers are accessible via code (changes every Wednesday). The showers were hot, and we appreciated that clean bath mats were available. Restrooms were clean. Be aware these are only open 7 am– 10 pm.
Activities/Amenities: Gift Shop, community BBQs and tables, community fire pit, fishing hole and fish cleaning station, coffee shop/seating area open to all guests for eating, card playing, and visiting. Laundry ($4 wash, $3 dry. The machines are clean but the fit is tight when people are using both the washers and dryers at the same time). Other amenities include: a small putt-putt green. There is also a path to the beach. Friday and Saturday activity nights (we were there Sunday– Wednesday so cannot comment on this). Free WiFi (with limited streaming), however, our cell signal was strong enough not to need it.
This was one of the nicer RV parks we have stayed at in Alaska. Would have given it five stars for the views and friendliness of staff, but the restrooms being unavailable from 10 pm– 7 am was challenging for us in our camper van (I realize that most people staying here are in large RVs and this is not an issue).
- LLynde T.Guide
Deep Creek Recreation Area
Deep Creek Beach Campground
Really enjoyed staying here. First come, first serve. Alaska DNR campground, $20/night. No amenities other than vault toilets, water pump and dumpsters. Several sites, all seem to be back-in. All have picnic table and fire ring. Sites are generally level and easy to access. Several sites right off the beach. We stayed at a site in the back area, right next to the creek. Our motorhome windshield is facing the dunes with a fantastic view of bald eagle hang out. There’s generally 10-20+ eagles at any time and we’ve even seen golden eagles. The beach is a short walk and located next to the Deep Creek Boat Launch, where tractors launch boats in and out. Highly recommend watching. It’s truly gorgeous here.
Ricky R.GuideDeep Creek Recreation Area
Right on the Cook Inlet Beach Front
Parking lot style state campground with multiple sites for any size rig. Gets busy at times but never filled up while we were there. Good Eagle viewing. Good for tents as well.
Charles C.
TravelerOcean Shores RV Park
Great campground with beautiful views
Tight sites but terraced so they are fairly level. Nice views and good access to the water.
Connie B.GuideNinilchik View Campground
Primitive camping with a view
This is one of our favorite spots so far on our trip. There isn’t any electricity or water on site but there is a well where you can pump fresh water and a dump station. The campy is positioned on a bluff over looking the beach , water of Turn Again Arm and the mountains on the other side. It is quite windy. Beautiful views! There is are stairs leading down to the beach. We stayed a week. The spots are small so doesn’t accommodate large campers/or class A busses.
Moe M.GuideDrop Anchor Seaview Glamping Homer Alaska
Drop Anchor Seaview Glamping in Homer Alaska
Fantastic Host Mel goes above and beyond at Drop Anchor!
We had outdoor hot showers in newly built Bath house. Loved having a common indoor area with flush toilets
In town bike path right out front of the front of their property, about a 3 minute bike ride to downtown Homer
We have our own firepit with bbq grill or could uses their propane grill in the gazebo covered common area a picnic table out front of our tents, we’ve never Glamped before and did not know what we’ve been missing out on!
All we needed to bring was our clothes and the food we wanted to cook. EVERYTHING ELSE YOU COULD THINK OF WAS THERE FOR US TO USE!
Views from every spot on this property
We will be returning definitely again such an amazing host family on their micro mini farm garden in Homer ak we loved not having to be remote and removed from town what a surprise we discovered in Glamping they were on HipCamp is how we discovered Drop Anchor Glamping
- Moe M.Guide
Drop Anchor Seaview Glamping Homer Alaska
Drop Anchor Seaview Glamping Homer Alaska
Fabulous Luxury Glamping spot in Homer, Alaska Host Mel is a fantastic Host. super lux glamping in big bell canvas tents fully setup with everything you would get from a hotel and more. such a special vacation spot, we will come back again.
Guide to Seldovia
Camping sites near Seldovia, Alaska occupy a unique position on the Kenai Peninsula where road access doesn't reach this small coastal community. The area sits at sea level with consistent maritime influences that create milder winters compared to inland Alaska. Ferry transportation across Kachemak Bay connects Seldovia with Homer, which serves as the gateway for most camping options in the region.
What to do
Beach exploration during low tide: At Outside Beach, the rocky shoreline becomes an ideal spot for examining tide pools. "The beach is rocky but toward the top it gets sandier and you can find a good spot for a tent," notes Eby H., who emphasized the unique Fourth of July festivities.
Horseback riding along the shore: The day use area at Mariner Park allows for equestrian activities with coastal scenery. "Some people brought their horses to the day use side and were riding at sunset," reports MacKensie C. The park charges $10 per night for tent camping.
Fishing in the lagoon: The centrally-located Fishing Hole Campground provides direct access to fishing opportunities right from camp. "It is a gravel lot next to the fishing hole on the Homer Spit. At $20 per night it is half the cost of the next cheapest place," explains Michael H., highlighting its budget-friendly nature.
What campers like
Oceanfront camping: Waking up to water views ranks as a top experience for campers in the area. "We had full hookups and the bathroom and showers were excellent and clean," notes Dennis S. about his stay at Ocean Shores RV Park, emphasizing the "incredible ocean view."
Tide pool discoveries: The dramatic tidal shifts create opportunities for nature observation. "The tide goes out far, providing fun exploration activities for kids!" shares Staci J. about her family's experiences at Mariner Park, where they returned for three consecutive years.
Central location on Homer Spit: Easy walking access to shops, restaurants, and water taxis makes certain locations particularly convenient. "It is the best spot to dry camp on the spit as it is easy to walk to everything," explains Michael H. about Fishing Hole Campground, noting its strategic position.
What you should know
Wind exposure: The coastal positioning means weather considerations for tent campers. "The wind was so bad that it blew over our tent and woke us up at night," warns Katie S. about her experience at Mariner Park, suggesting proper tent stakes and setup are essential.
Limited shoulder season options: Most facilities close by mid-September, with few exceptions. "We are in the shoulder season and most camps on the spit are closed," notes MacKensie C., who found Mariner Park still open when alternatives weren't available.
Tight spacing at popular sites: The most sought-after campgrounds often have close quarters. "Sites are a little tight but the views are amazing!" reports Brad H. about his experience at Baycrest RV Park, echoing a common tradeoff in the region.
Tips for camping with families
Plan around the tides: Timing beach activities with low tide maximizes exploration opportunities. "It was a blast to walk out and explore all the tide pools at low tide," shares Laura H., who enjoyed camping directly on the beach at Homer Spit Campground despite the bathroom facilities being "a bit of a walk especially at night."
Consider noise levels: Some campgrounds experience traffic noise that may affect light sleepers. "As long as you don't mind a little car noise (I don't) this is a great spot," explains Michael D. about Fishing Hole Campground, highlighting its accessibility to amenities despite not being the most secluded option.
Seek out ice cream stops: Several campgrounds offer nearby treats. "There are tons of little gift shops on the spit and there is some great ice cream just up from the campground," reports Eric N., making this a popular incentive for children after a day of outdoor activities.
Tips from RVers
Allow extra time for backing in: Site accessibility can be challenging at some locations. "Just off the highway so some noise but tolerable. Decent washer/dryers and showers behind office," reports Steve C. about his stay at Homer Baycrest KOA, mentioning the "challenge to back in with the width of the road at my site."
Consider sewer placement: Some RV sites have hookups positioned inconveniently. "Sewer dump not in best spot in our site. It was up towards the front of the vehicle," notes Joe H. about his experience at Heritage RV Park, though he still rated the campground 5 stars.
Prepare for uneven terrain: Many camping areas feature natural slopes toward the water. "The whole park slopes downward toward the beach bluff, however they did a reasonable job terracing each site so it is mostly level," explains Kerry B., describing how Ocean Shores RV Park managed the topography.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Seldovia, AK?
What camping is available near Seldovia, AK?
According to TheDyrt.com, Seldovia, AK offers a wide range of camping options, with 42 campgrounds and RV parks near Seldovia, AK and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Seldovia, AK?
Which is the most popular campground near Seldovia, AK?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Seldovia, AK is Homer Spit Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 46 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Seldovia, AK?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Seldovia, AK?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Seldovia, AK.
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