Like Porcupine Campground in Hope, Ninilchik is one of our favorite places to retreat from the…read moreworld during our time off. Its quiet, remote, and not many know about it. You need to take EVERYTHING you need with you. Wood, drinkable water, food, etc. They do have pit toilets and a dump site though. This is a very small site with only 13 campsites, and there are a LOT of state parks in the area that can accommodate various preferences within a short distance, so if this one is full, you'll have no problem finding something nearby. All the sites can accommodate an RV or tent, however there are no pullthroughs. In my opinion this is one of the few campsites that does a good job of meeting the needs of both equally and the sites are nicely spaced. Like all state run sites, there are no plug ins. Sites are $20 a night, with $5 for extra vehicles. This location has a digital pay site. NOTE: At the time of my writing, in 2025, we have visited about 20 state sites in the Kenai Peninsula and none of the camphosts had wood for sale. This appears to be the new norm. So come prepared. I have noticed that grocery stores are charging an exorbitant amount for wood ($9!). Look along roads for locals selling wood with self pay cash sites for 5 or 6 dollars.

We were very impressed with our stay at the Homer KOA! The staff was friendly and helpful…read more The grounds were very nice and they have multiple areas for kids and families to play games. Out of all three tent sites, tent site three is the most exposed and not in the trees, so I'd recommend other sites besides tent 3. I was very impressed that there was showers, restrooms and even a dishwashing station. The cherry on top is that the KOA is above the water at a high elevation to overlook the water and mountains.

This campground is likely as charming as any group site I've camped in. What it lacks in…read moreconvenience, it makes up for in quiet, scenic, safe primitive camping. The family that owns the campground was very nice and helpful every time I needed something. If you love the solitude of AK, you ought to camp here and soak it in.

Stayed for 4th of July. Quiet campground away of Homer split RVs. It's close to Homer and is a…read moreperfect option if you are in a tent. The owner Charlie is very nice and will make sure you feel comfortable.

Ninilchik River Campground is large (almost 100 acres), 43 site campground located in a heavily…read morewooded birch and Spruce forest. There is ample room for 35 foot RVs or tents with moderate privacy in some sites and exposure in other, depending on your preference. There is a Pavillion for picnic day usage, a trail, several pit toilets scattered throughout and fresh water. I also noted wildflowers and a variety of wild berries. The location is somewhat remote and there's not a lot to do within walking distance, so plan accordingly. No dump site or plug ins here.

This was a great place to stay they offer a small menu inside their dance hall, karaoke till 10pm…read moreand WiFi. It was very clean and well put together. The check in was very easy and the owners are extremely friendly. It was nice to have a warm place to sleep and it was very comfortable. My husband ordered a steak one evening when we were there and it was delicious. It is a drive from there to homer but it's nice out of the way and comfortable.

Clean and new. The owners were very friendly. We were traveling with a dog -- it's always such a…read morechallenge to find affordable lodging places that are pet-friendly, which is crazy considering how many dog-lovers there are in Alaska. This place allows one dog per bunkhouse. The bathrooms, showers, and laundry room were just steps away. Military discount. The mattresses were super comfortable. They have a firepit & firewood, barbecue grill, and a screened gazebo with a table just for cleaning fish & clams. It's located right off the highway but we weren't bothered by any road noise during the night. And they're located just a couple miles from the beach in Ninilchik so it's a prime location if you're gonna dig for clams. Highly recommended.

Great spot for RV camping. The cabins leave something to be desired. There aren't any photos…read morebecause they are a bit rustic. The Redoubt cabin has a toilet in the main room with no walls, as in not a bathroom just a toilet. Augustine at least has nice views. An actual bathroom with a shower. Make shift curtains it looks like with towels and trash bags. Small but usable kitchen, we used the stove and toaster. They could use a pull out table from the wall because there isn't a lot of seating. Two fold up chairs were under the futon. It's priced appropriately but could use some easy updates.

Beautiful campground!! We came upon this campground on a…read morelast minute trip to fish. It's the perfect location between Homer and Ninilchik. The views here are phenomenal!! Hailey was a wonderful host and really nice to chat with. We highly recommend!!

Campsite was extremely nice. Has 14 campsites with #13 and #14 having a beautiful view of the water…read more(13 is a little better so aim for this one if it's empty). Bathrooms were super clean, some of the cleanest I've seen. Firewood is for sale for $5 at the camp host site if you need some. When we arrived the place was dead, which we didn't know was a good thing or a bad thing. By 9pm we could hear a few more people show up but our site was covered with trees we couldn't see them and vice versa. Overall, really nice place and has many secluded sites to choose from. Price is $15 a night and check out is noon. General store is up the road less than 5 miles in case you need to pick up last minute things. Will definitely come again if we're in the area.

This is an amazing place to make home base for your Alaska adventure! The cabins are spacious in…read moredesign, decorated with cute themes and lots of "Alaska" vibe, and wonderfully equipped, full size appliances, washer, dryer, all the kitchen stuff you could need. There's a fire pit outside as well as a picnic table and grill for each cabin. There's a porch facing the Cook Inlet and the beautiful mountains. We saw a moose when we turned off Sterling Highway the first night. There's a juvenile eagle that loves to fly between the cabins to perch on the bluffs. He posed nicely for photos. It is SO quiet, but we're here just a little ahead of the busy season. We've thoroughly enjoyed the solitude. The bed is super comfortable. The internet connection is good (and fast, starlink, I think). This is THE place to stay!

Awesome cabin with all the amenities PLUS an amazing view!…read moreChuck and his wife are awesome too.