Port & Harbor

Synonym: 
port

West Side Tent Camping Area

Located across from the Fishing Hole Campground and Ramp 5, this tent area offers quiet beach camping on the west side of the Homer Spit to watch the sunsets and otters!  Easy walking to all your Spit activities.

Fishing Hole Campground

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

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City Campgrounds

The city of Homer’s campgrounds on the Homer Spit are open April 1st through October 31st.  For further information please email us at  

Office Hours

Monday - Friday, year-round
8:00 am - 5:00 pm; closed 12:30-1:00 for lunch

Saturdays, Memorial Day - Labor Day
9:00 am - 5:00 pm; closed 12:30-1:00 for lunch

Closed Sundays year-round and Saturdays September-May

PLEASE CALL US - 907-235-3160  or e-mail at Port@ci.homer.ak.us

Mission Statement

The mission of the Port and Harbor Department is to provide safe port and harbor facilities for our commercial clients, recreational users, and the general public, to manage and maintain these facilities cost effectively, and to administer our Tariff and procedures fairly and equitably for all users.

Rules & Regulations

No Wake Zones:  Within the Small Boat Harbor, all vessels must maintain a "No Wake" speed.  "No Wake" speed is generally below 2.5 knots and must be maintain

Amenities of the Harbor

Harbor Coverage:  There is a Harbor Officer on duty twenty-four hours a day.  Contact on VHF  Channel 16 or (907) 235-3160.

Potable Water:  All water provided is potable. Water is available year-round at the Harbormaster’s Office, the Fish Dock, Deep Water Dock and Pioneer Dock. Water is available from approximately May 1 to October 1 throughout the harbor basin.

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