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Lazy J Ranch

7 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres ¡ Homer, AK
My grandparents, Stany and Nelda Jones homestead here, my father was just a toddler when they moved here with his family from Texas. They homestead this area before there were roads, and could only travel to this location via the beach and climbing the bluff. My mothers family also Homestead on the Kenai, in Ninilchik, she was born and grew up there in the small river village. When her and my dad married they continued the Jones family tradition of ranching and farming. We decided to offer our family land and share its beauty with others. Your camping spaces are on a corner of the ranch property, near the shared gazebo fire pit. We hope you love it as much as we do!
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Albatross RV Park & Camp Ground

10 sites ¡ RVs, Tents2 acres ¡ Kalifornsky, AK
Discover tranquility at our campground, boasting serene surroundings and offering full hookup RV sites, as well as tent sites. Immerse yourself in the convenience of our amenities, including showers and a laundry room. Additionally, we provide all the essential facilities for processing and preserving your catch, such as freezers, cleaning tables, vacuum sealers, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, and a smokehouse. Experience a seamless blend of comfort and nature at our peaceful retreat.
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Seaside Farm

16 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents30 acres ¡ Homer, AK
Seaside Farm is a 30 acre, magical, park like farm on the shores of Kachemak Bay, just outside of Homer. A song bird sanctuary, with trails, lawns, gardens, trees, hay fields, and a private beach, cabins, a clover camping meadow, and It is part of an original Alaska pioneer homestead from the 1940's. Although its an organic farm, with its hay fields, pastures and raspberry patch. its primarily the home of hundreds of songbirds, mama moose and her baby, coyotes, flocks of sandhill cranes, two sweet Morgan Horses, an assortment of chickens and two happy cows. I love sharing my farm with travelers, visitors and folks seeking peace, who love nature and outdoor living, and who enjoy getting close to nature, in a real Alaska, original, non touristy setting. This property has three different types accommodations: Rustic, cozy cabins (no indoor running water), a big field for tent campers only, and a few spaces reserved for 4 wheel drive vans , and similar small vehicle camping, including rooftop tents and occasionally a small pop up trailer. There is limited parking and turnaround space, and we like our farm peaceful and not too crowded to provide a special rural experience to all who visit this magical farm There are four cabins sprinkled throughout the property. Two are off grid, close to the beach, private and magical, with wood stoves. All cabins are able to use the main farm lodge amenities, just a few minutes walk away and have their own outhouse.. You can walk on the beach from here, there is a covered camping pavilion available to all guests, a campfire spot and bbq grill, lovely walking trails and meadows, lots of wildlife, and even wifi!
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Magical Camping Ocean,Volcano Views

2 sites ¡ RVs, Tents5 acres ¡ Clam Gulch, AK
Learn more about this land: This Clam Gulch 5.5 acre property offers Bluff tent camping in two locations:  Campsite 1 The Meadows, a very large meadow overlooking Cook Inlet and Campsite 3 The Sweet Spot, a secluded  meadow with an unbelieveable view of Cook Inlet and Mount Redoubt .   Wake up and watch the surf roll in from 200' up.  The only thing you will hear is birds and surf.  The Site 1 The Meadows, is a very large meadow which is kept mowed.  It is accessed by foot on a loop trail from the parking area (the Moose Trail) or from parking near the Pink Shed.  It is close to the outdoor table and gazebo allowed for guest use. This site can accomodate three tents. Site 3 The Sweet Spot  is the newest campsite.  It is also accessed by the Moose Trail, and has an unbelievable view of Cook Inlet and Mount Redoubt.  Have coffee and watch the sun rise. It is about 100 yards from the parking area Trails to the meadows are maintained and marked. Campers may  use the gazebo, picnic table, swing, charcoal barbecue, and the granite table located on the Bluff near the Owner's cabin, next to the gazebo. Vehicles must park in  designated campsite parking areas, and campers take the short walk to Site 1 or Site 3 camping meadows.   There is a Porta-Potty Near the Bluff Cabin.  There is also a first aid kit.   Campers please bring your own water.   We recommend 8 gallons for two days.  Closest potable free water for refills is Rocky's in Kasilof.  Volcano and ocean views to die for! This is approximately 3.5 hours from Anchorage. Clam Gulch Beach is 4 miles, Deep Creek Beach and Ninilchik Beach is 14 miles.  Anchor Point and Homer are less than an hour's drive.
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Mt. Redoubt. / Aksupperclub

2 sites ¡ RVs, Tents6 acres ¡ Ninilchik, AK
Learn more about this land: Great ocean views, on occasion moose, usually lots of eagles and other birds, depending on the season. Near by access to the beach. Five miles from Ninilchik. Located next to Aksupperclub
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Janinne Price

6 sites ¡ Tents2 acres ¡ Ninilchik, AK
We are a self employed family of 10. You will be in good company, in a safe , luxurious ride, because everyone deserves the chance to feel pampered at a fraction of the cost!! Learn more about this land: Empty, Raw site -$25 single Person. Extra Ppl. $10 a head!!Limited Power is provided to charge small devices on requestBring Your Own Tent/camping supplies!!15 Designated Rustic, Rugged, and Simple Campsites Food/Water/loo not Provided Artistic Afterthoughts is a Solar/Wind Campground located in Ninilchik, Alaska. Our Campground is located on 2 acres in a prime location!Directly over looking the Ninilchik River, the Cook Inlet, and the entire Ninilchik Village site, and Neighbor to the Historic Russian Orthodox Church. We offer 1800 watts Solar Power, 1900 watt Freedom 2 permanent magnetic wind turbine, and our battery back-up system to power your simple needs during your stay. The Ninilchik River is stocked with King Salmon. The Ninilchik Boat harbor is below at the Mouth of the Ninilchik River and the Cook Inlet! The Ninilchik Beach is moments away just walking!In the right seasons, pick blueberries, cranberries, cloud berries, crow berries right from the property!Moose, Eagles, Bear, etc. all wander through our land, so you won't miss you chance to get a photo before you leave!!The view is one of a kind gorgeous, just like All of Alaska!! We also have the most outstanding view of the Volcanoes across the inlet! About Our Volcanoes on The Kenai Peninsula The Kenai Peninsula is home to quite a few volcanoes. Three of which are plainly visable on most days, and three that can be seen on good clear days from Artistic Afterthoughts home in Ninilchik, Alaska. The Volcanoes visible from the Kenai Peninsula, starting from the north and going south, are:Mount Spurr, which erupted in 1953 and again in 1992, standing 11,070 feet tall. Mount Redoubt, standing 10,197 feet sigh, erupted on March 15, 2009 and sent ash plumes as high as 60,000 feet. Mount Redout also erupted for 7 months starting in December 1989 and ending in June 1990 creating ash clouds 12 miles high!Mount Illiamna is a non-active volcano since 1741, at least not in recorded events. She stands a good 10, 016 feet into the clouds. Fourpeaked Mountain stands 6904 feet tall. Across the Cook Inlet, her first recorded eruption wasn't recorded until 2006. This is one of the lesser known volcanoes North East of Katimai National Park. Fourpeaked Glacier covers most of the surface of the Volcano. Mount Augustine is a volcanic island in Kamishak Bay, which lies directly across from Kachemak Bay. Although she stands only 4,134 feet tall, Mount Augustine is quite active, erupting in 1883, 1908, 1935, 1963-64, 1976, 1986, and 2005-2006. Mount Douglas is dormant volcano that hasn't erupted since the ice age. She stands 7,020 feet tall.
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Kilcher Homestead MiracleMeadow

6 sites ¡ Lodging, Tents5 acres ¡ Homer, AK
A few things that make my place unique: My 5 acres is part of the famous 620-acre Kilcher Homestead, as seen on “Alaska the Last Frontier” TV show. I am the 7th of the 8 children; Atz and Otto are my brothers. There is a special feeling here vibrating in the land, and why our parents picked this spot. Full outdoor kitchen with all you need to cook and wash up; BBQ, hotplate, pure drinking water, spices, pots/pans/dishes etc. Outdoor hot shower and outhouse with great views! The atmosphere feels so pure, so silent, so wild yet comfortable. Drive-in access sometimes, or have to walk 15 minutes, and no issues with mosquitoes!!! You get to meet me and maybe other family members as you cruise around. Homer is 35 minutes away, with oodles of things to do there: great restaurants, a lap pool, fun shopping, etc. We have quite good cell reception here. Lots of options to enjoy your stay!
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Wildrose Cabins

3 sites ¡ Lodging3 acres ¡ Clam Gulch, AK
Forested land with direct trails to hundreds of miles of trailsLearn more about this land:Real log cabins located in a forested view, very quiet local.
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Kenai Kabin

1 site ¡ RV1 acre ¡ Kenai, AK
One acre south of the Kenai River off of K-Beach Road. There is one RV site next to the Kabin with water, electrical and sewer. Nothing fancy, but all that you need. The acre routinely has moose roaming across it. It is within a mile of multiple spots to fish on the Kenai river and within walking distance of a restaurant and Food Cart setup. Caribou roam nearby and Eagles are routinely seen in the area. It's a bare bones site in a residential neighborhood that used to be a moose calving area. The moose still calve in the residential area and ignore all of us who live there.
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The Bluff Cabin at Clam Gulch

1 site ¡ Lodging6 acres ¡ Clam Gulch, AK
The Bluff Cabin at Clam Gulch is located at Magical Camping! The cabin is 12' x 24' with a great layout. The cabin includes a kitchen area, a full size murphy bed that looks out over Cook Inlet and Mt Reboubt, and a sweet one burner Jotul wood stove for heat and cooking. The cabin comes with enough firewood for a two-night stay. Wake up and have French press coffee in bed looking at the eagles fly by, riding the thermals. This is the dream romantic getaway! Hear only the surf crashing, and birds!! There is a porta potty located between two outbuildings near the cabin. Please park in front of the Bluff Cabin. Guests will enjoy the grassy bluff and the built-in fire pit, the gazebo and the granite table for cooking and washing. There is a charcoal barbeque available for guests, bring your own charcoal. The cabin is dry and non-electric. There is no wifi, but has cellular connectivity. The cabin will be supplied with 8 gallons of potable water, but guests can always bring extra, or refill water at the Kasilof Mercantile just 7 miles away. They also have groceries! The closest gas station is also 7 miles away in Kasilof. Clam Gulch Beach Access is just 4 miles away, with miles and miles of beach to walk! Ninilchik is 14 miles down the road where guests can find the Old Ninilchik Beach Access, or the Deep Creek Beach Access, and also the Three Bears Grocery Story and Roscoe's Pizza.
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Glacier Vista RV Pad

1 site ¡ RV5 acres ¡ Fritz Creek, AK
Learn more about this land:The RV Pad overlooks the Kachamak Bay and Kenai mountains. There are several different glaciers within the view. The Pad is situated on an alpine meadow with various spring wildflowers. (Please be kind to the wildflower meadows). Eveline State park is across the road and is a beautiful trail for hiking, skiing, and snow shoeing. Homer is 12 miles down the hill and has quaint shops and eateries in town and on the Homer Spit. There are boat taxis available in town for hiking across the bay. In addition, Homer is the "Halibut Capital of the World" and several different kinds of charters are available (Including spearfish diving).
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The Quiet Serene Wild Wellness Farm

3 sites ¡ RVs, Tents2 acres ¡ Anchor Point, AK
Come stay in the epicenter of the historic Homer Smith cattle ranch on the edge of the 1900 acre Anchor River Fritz Creek Critical wildlife Habitat in one of the quiet most beautiful places in the South Kenai peninsula. Relax in a mountain wildflower meadow looking out towards the ocean, hills and mountain tops. Decompress down at the local river, have a bon fire, go for a walk from the land, or drive to the countless adventures, amenities that Homer and Anchor Point offer. Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent behind a grove of spruce trees in a blooming fireweed meadow, adjacent to Homer Smith's Historic barn on our farm stead over looking the view of the 1900 acre Fritz Creek Anchor River Critical Wildlife Habitat, the Ocean (Kachemak Bay), and the jagged peaks of the Kenai mountains. Learn about regenerative farming practices with our flock of 100+ Hens and Mr. Rooster in their egg mobile.  Find peace above our bee hives, enjoy the calls of the sandhill cranes and other birds and the quietude of the pristine wilderness that surrounds us. Pick some veggies from the garden, check our food forest and walk a few minutes away to two peony farms. Some hiking, beach walks, yoga, meditation, biking and river access are just minutes away.   Our camp sites offer lots of space between them, allow for personal space, privacy and all have an incredible view.  We built raised wooden platforms to accommodate most tents.  Raising the site up allows for a warmer, level, more soft place to place your tent and enjoy the quietude and views above the Anchor River valley.   Homer is arguably one of best places to experience all Alaska has to offer and our farm is absolutely one of the best places in Homer area to see the Aurora Borealis, and for star gazing.  Our neighborhood could qualify as one of the dark zones because we are out tucked into wilderness.  Come reconnect with nature, you'll find some warm hearted folks here welcoming into their home.
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The best camping near Ninilchik State Recreation Area guide

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The Ninilchik State Recreation Area is the place to be for excellent salmon and halibut fishing. Ninilchik Beach is also a popular beach for digging for razor clams at low tide. And, the clamming beds are right next to a campground. You’ll also find developed campsites at mile 134.5 on the Sterling Highway. This spot sees moose occasionally, and there are tons of lovely wildflowers. It’s hardly your only camping option, though. Ninilchik View is another lovely campground, and it’s situated on a bluff that stands guard over the beach. While you’re here, think about popping by Ninilchik and it’s historical village and Russian Orthodox Church. Oh, and if all of that isn’t enough…two active volcanoes, Mt. Iliamna and Mt. Redoubt, can be clearly seen. Not too shabby!

When to go

The ideal time to visit Ninilchik State Recreation Area is during the summer months, from late May to early September, when the weather is most favorable for outdoor activities. Winter can be harsh, with limited access and services, making it less suitable for visits.

Know before you go

  • Check the weather forecast and prepare for variable conditions before heading out to Ninilchik State Recreation Area.
  • Be aware of wildlife in the area; store food securely and maintain a safe distance from animals.
  • Some areas may have limited cell phone reception; plan accordingly and inform someone of your itinerary.
  • Respect park rules and closures to protect the natural environment and ensure safety.
  • Accessible facilities are available, but it's best to verify current conditions and availability before your trip.

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