10 Spectacular Spots In Alaska Where You Can Camp Right On The Beach
With 6,640 miles of coastline in Alaska, it’s pretty much a given that we’d have some incredible camping spots right on the sandy beach. Throughout the last frontier you’ll find that some of these camping spots are easily accessible while others are a bit more off the grid. The 10 awesome beach campgrounds in Alaska listed below are all very different from one another and yet they all have one common denominator; awe-inspiring beauty.
The "halibut fishing capital of the world" is pretty incredible for lots of reasons, but the beach community during the summertime is totally the cats meow. Have a fire, make new friends and enjoy stunning views overlooking Kachemak Bay in the distance.
3.3 million acres of rugged natural beauty cannot possibly be explored on a day trip. Say overnight and find yourself falling in love with a Alaska on a whole new level, once you fall asleep under the stars at Lamplugh Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park .
Before heading out on a multi-species fishing trip or a Kenai Fjords tour, be sure to enjoy some of the best beachside camping on The Kenai, Alaska's Playground right in downtown Seward.
Resurrection Bay Road, Resurrection Bay Rd, Seward, AK 99664, USA
This peaceful little town in Alaska is perfect for escaping the crowds and completely unwinding. Camp on the beach and be prepared to wake up to one of the most awe-inspiring sunrises of your life.
Kasilof Beach is an excellent place to enjoy all year long. In the summer many flock for fishing and camping. In the wintertime this beach is an excellent spot to soak in a sunset.
In a place where the bears outnumber the human population, be sure to be prepared for some big furry visitors at your campsite at Pybus Bay on Admiralty Island . But don't worry, the spectacular views are worth braving all the local critters.
Paddle around Prince William Sound via kayak and camp on a private island. There is no better way to unwind than to have a whole island to yourself with stunning glacier views in the distance.
Whether you're visiting Kodiak for fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing or just an epic scenery tour, be sure to take advantage of some of the best (secluded) beach camping in the state, island style!
Kodiak, AK, USA
10. John Hopkins Inlet – Glacier Bay National Park
There is nothing like dipping your toes in a black sandy beach while viewing glaciers in the distance. It doesn't get more 'Only in Alaska' than this, folks! John Hopkins Inlet at Glacier Bay National Park is pretty darn incredible!
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.
The OIYS Visitor Center
Beaches in Alaska
April 12, 2023
Sarah M.
Are there beaches in Alaska?
Yes! While Alaska's Arctic locale makes it quite different from the California Coast, Hawaii, or The Outer Banks, the fact is that there are tons of beaches in Alaska. Alaska's tidal shoreline measures over 46,600 miles, in fact -- longer than the shorelines of all the Lower 48 states combined! As a result, Alaska boasts lots of beaches that, while not exactly places for sunbathing or surfing, do offer a rugged, Last Frontier kind of beach going experience. Some of our favorite beaches in Alaska include:
Chiniak Beach – Kodiak
Kasilof Beach
Black Sand Beach – Glacier Bay National Park
Nome Beach
Homer Spit
Eagle Beach – Juneau
Kenai Beach
Yakutat Beach
Kincaid Beach – Anchorage
Montague Island
Tonsina Beach – Seward
Lena Beach – Juneau
Clam Gulch Beach
Gustavus Beach
What's the best beach for camping in Alaska?
While all of the above locales are great for beach camping in Alaska, our favorite spot to pitch a tent on the shoreline of the Last Frontier would have to be Kachemak Bay State Park. With nine yurts available for nightly rental in the Kachemak Bay State Park area, visitors have plenty of unbelievable options to choose from. These unique yurts are located at Kayak Beach, Quarry Beach, Haystack Beach, Right Beach, Halibut Lagoon, China Poot, Tutka Bay and Humpy Creek. Leave the tent life behind you and enjoy a wood stove and comfortable sleeping arrangements. Kachemak Bay Yurts has many different options for sleeping in this awesome area!
Alaska In Your Inbox
Thank you! You'll receive your first newsletter soon!
Living and loving life in Alaska, Courtney enjoys living a happy life based on simple principles; work hard, be kind, stay humble. She is an avid dog lover with hobbies that include running, fly fishing, hiking & snowboarding.