City Campgrounds

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The city of Homer’s campgrounds are currently closed and will re-open to camping April 1, 2024.  For further information please email us at  camping@cityofhomer-ak.gov

All City-owned campsites are first-come, first-serve. We do not take reservations for any City-owned campsites.

To see a list of privately owned Homer-area campgrounds that accept reservations, see the Campgrounds and RV Parks List maintained by the Homer Visitors Center.

Karen Hornaday Campground is closed for the 2023 Season.

Auto-pay kiosks are available to register at Fishing Hole Campground, Mariner Campground, and West Side Tent Campground.

Registration & Payment Instructions

  1. Enter in license plate number. If you have an RV that will be staying and an additional car that comes and goes, please enter the plate number for the RV that will be in the site more often. If you are traveling by foot or on bike, please use XYZ123 as you license plate number.
  2. Select payment method. Machines accept cash or credit payments. For cash transactions, the kiosk will not make change so please use exact change. Checks are not accepted.
  3. Place your printed permit in one of the clear bags at the registration bulletin board if it will be exposed to the elements. Place this envelope clearly on display in your vehicle window, your campsite post (if provided), or zip-tied to your tent.
  4. If there are problems with the auto-pay kiosk, please let the Camp Host know or notify the Harbormaster's Office at 907-235-3160.

Campground Locations - RV Dump Stations

Homer Spit Campground

With over 80 sites on the Homer Spit, the Fishing Hole Campground is a popular destination for campers. 

City of Homer Alaska Official Website

At the base of the Homer Spit is Mariner Park, offering great day-use and camping opportunities.

City of Homer Alaska Official Website

Located across Homer Spit Road from the Fishing Hole and the halibut hook statue, this tent area offer quiet beach camping on the west side of the Homer Spit to watch the sunsets and otters!  

There are two city maintained dump stations available in Homer that open as soon as weather permits and close in the fall once it begins to freeze.