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Camping near Homer

Camp near Homer for some of coastal Alaska and the Kenai Peninsula’s best wilderness.

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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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Driftwood Inn Charters and RV Park

19 sites ¡ Lodging2 acres ¡ Homer, AK
The Driftwood Inn is a charming historic Homer, Alaska, hotel, motel, and Inn in the heart of Old-Town Homer near the beach. We are passionate about our beautiful area and equally enthusiastic about old-fashioned Alaskan, family-style hospitality. In keeping with this value, our various Homer, Alaska, accommodations offer something for everyone and provide the ultimate Homer, Alaska lodging experience. We offer four distinct lodging options in Homer, each with a relaxed, homey atmosphere. All are located near Bishop’s Beach or downtown, as well as near some of the best things to do in Homer, Alaska. Let our staff assist you in planning an authentic Alaskan experience by booking unique vacation packages through our Homer Hotel! Experience wildlife like never before with our Bear Viewing package. Cruise through the sky on a scenic, one-hour flight to your destination for 3 to 4 hours of guided bear viewing. Or, book one of our year-round halibut and salmon charters. Learn from a number of Captains with a strong background in fishing. We hope you will arrive as our guest but leave feeling like a local. We want your stay at our hotel to be effortless. Book with us and rest assured that everything you need will be arranged upon your arrival. Return to your lodging at Driftwood Inn after spending your days exploring Alaska’s outdoors, art, food, and more. You’ll have access to all of Homer’s finest attractions from the comfort of home when you stay with us. We hope you will think of Homer, Alaska, as your home away from home. That’s why our Inn has so many lodging options that vary in size, price, and type. We are sure you will find something to suit your taste and budget.
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Bridge Creek BOG

1 site ¡ RV10 acres ¡ Kachemak, AK
This ten acres is part of a larger 20 acre homesite. It is within the protected Bridge Creek Watershed where there are strict building and land use restrictions in order to protect the municipal water supply. The 20 acres includes about 8 acres of high quality wetland habitats that support not only big game species like moose but also are prime berry picking areas in the fall. We hope you enjoy this wild space close to town!Learn more about this land:Want to let your pets outside without worrying the neighbors are five feet away? We have a private ten acre parcel, with a gravel access road only ten minutes from town where you can kick your feet up next to the fire and and play fetch with Fido! Vehicles must be self constrained as there are no amenities on site. This is the perfect dog friendly, camper van location!
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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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Volcano Vista: Cottage with a View

1 site ¡ Lodging1 acre ¡ Diamond Ridge, AK
Learn more about this land:Relax in the tranquility of a comfy getaway w/ a view. 20 min. from Homer, panoramic vistas, outdoor opportunities, and the charm of a chalet w/ most of the comforts of home. About a mile to Homer Rope Tow, Lookout Mtn. ski trails, & back country trails. Explore nearby trails in any season by foot, snowshoe, ski, fat tire bike, snow machine, or ATV. Wonderful for some time away in winter. Perfect for solitude in summer!
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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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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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Beautiful Bay View Bluff Cabin

1 site ¡ Lodging1 acres ¡ Homer, AK
12x14 cabin on the bluff with bay view. ONe queen bed and pull out single Mattress. Saturday and-Sunday only for rental only, possibly some Mondays. Theres a pathway down to get to the cabin but its a very short walk. Maybe 150 yards. Wonderful view of Kachemak Bay. sits on the bluff above the ocean its VERY steep and 700 or so feet to the bottom. There is an outhouse not too far from the cabin. But its dry cabin so bring your own drinking water, but there is electricity and I'll stock with paper utensils and plates. just text or call with any questions. (907)299-4629.
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Water And Volcano Views - Seldovia

1 site ¡ RV, Tent3 acres ¡ Seldovia, AK
Experience the tranquility of 3 acres featuring a cleared area, bluff trail, and breathtaking views of water and volcanoes, just 4.5 miles outside of Seldovia. The owner offers an additional property in town, equipped with an outdoor propane shower. While the house is available for separate rental, please note that the shower is independent of the house and exclusively reserved for bluff renters. An outhouse is available at the bluff for your convenience. Two motorhomes are on-site but remain unused.
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Rayvens Roost B&B , Seldovia Alaska

3 sites ¡ Lodging1 acre ¡ Seldovia, AK
Learn more about this land:Season 2022 Bookings are now open ! We’re excited to be here to share a true Alaskan experience with our visitors. We have been hosting guests in Alaska for 30 years , and have made lifelong friends along the way . Our village is OFF the road system and boasts the best fishing in Alaska . Camping on our property is like no other experience. Sleep under an active Eagles nest and wake to their calls each morning. Enjoy your mornings with other travelers in the main house for home cooked breakfast daily . We are nestled on 2 acres of amazing Alaskan foliage and late summer visitors will enjoy picking our berries . Hiking trails are steps outside our door .
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Boreal forest

2 sites ¡ Tents5 acres ¡ Anchor Point, AK
Learn more about this land:Wooded property Anchor River State land out front, set up a tent, fire ring included, can fill water jugs, close to food, charters, cannabis store, I also have remote land a longer walk to view wildlife, bears and moose frequently pass through
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Mind's Eye

4 sites ¡ RVs, Tents24 acres ¡ Anchor Point, AK
Hello. We're a tribe of 8 from PDX/Eugene Oregon. We moved to the Kenai Peninsula 2014 to buy raw land and learn to live sustainable. To give back to our community and mother earth. We want to become producers, and the Kenai Peninsula has given us the platform to do so. We would love to share our wild spectacular forest with you. You'll have all the privacy you want.Learn more about this land:Our 24 acre parcel piggybacks endless BLM forest. You'll be 1 mile from the Anchor river where you can hike,fish,ATV,snowmobile, and birding is popular too! We live very rural, so please be prepared. Cell phone service is great out here. We have a large Military tent with a stove, or a fenced in tent area. You can pick your spot anywhere , but remember we have very large game that roams in the forest.
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Camping near Homer guide

Overview

At the western edge of the Kenai Peninsula, Homer is an Alaskan adventure outpost that puts world-class parks, hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and boating within arms’ reach. Birders are drawn to the area each summer to view migratory bird rookeries by boat, while the surrounding Kachemak Bay State Park and Kenai Glacier National Park offer backcountry camping and extraordinary access to glaciers, mountains, and rugged coastal Alaskan terrain. Hiking, mountain biking, and kayaking are popular summer activities, while winter features opportunities for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Where to go

Homer Surrounds

Just 25 minutes outside of Homer, the Stariski State Recreation Site has mind-blowing views of the Cook Inlet and snow-capped Aleutian Range peaks, plus a number of nearby private campsites. A bit further north, the famous king salmon runs at Deep Creek State Recreation Area attract anglers in June and July. In town, the Homer Spit is a great place to catch a water taxi to Gull Island for the chance to spot puffins and other seabirds. You can also embark from Homer on an epic birding trip to Kodiak via a ferry route that traverses the Barren Islands and parts of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.

Kachemak Bay State Park and State Wilderness Park

Across the water from Homer (and accessible via water taxi), the Kachemak Bay State Park and State Wilderness Park provide superb wilderness access, including over 80 miles of hiking trails covering mountains, glaciers, forests, coastlines, and lakes. Visitors may spot seabirds; marine mammals such as whales, otters, or sea lions; and land animals like moose, bears, and mountain goats.

Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

This wildlife refuge protects much of the central Kenai Peninsula, and Homer is near the Skilak Lake and Kenai River sections of the refuge. This area is home to numerous rafting, canoeing, and hiking opportunities, all within striking distance of Homer campsites and RV parks.

Kenai Fjords National Park

Although Homer appears close to Kenai Fjords National Park on a map, the primary point of entry to this park is through Seward, which is roughly a 3.5-hour drive from Homer. If you can make it to Seward, this area is home to various ferries and charter boats that can take you into the park’s fjords and waterways. There is also hiking access to the park’s Exit Glacier Area just outside of Seward.

When to go

Alaska’s summers have long days, great weather, mosquito pressure, and lots of campers, so plan your activities accordingly. Peak birding and fish run seasons are roughly from May to September. Winters are frigid and dark, but travelers may be rewarded with snowsports and a glimpse of the northern lights.

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