Posted in Alaska Camping, Nature April 07, 2023 by

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.

1. Homer Spit – Homer
Flickr - Kim F
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.
Homer Spit, Homer, AK 99603, USA
2. Lamplugh Glacier – Glacier Bay National Park
Flickr - Matt Zimmerman
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 .
Lamplugh Glacier, Alaska 99826, USA
3. Resurrection Bay – Seward
Flickr - Cathy Stanley-Erickson
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
4. Turnagain Arm – Hope
Flickr - Erik Halfacre
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.
Turnagain Arm, Alaska, USA
5. Kasilof Beach – Kasilof
Flickr - Travis
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.
Kasilof Beach Stub, Kalifornsky, AK 99610, USA
6. Pybus Bay – Admiralty Island
Flickr - Joseph
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.
Pybus Bay, Alaska, USA
7. Glacier Island – Prince William Sound
Flickr - David Cohen
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.
Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA
8. Kenai Beach – Kenai
Flickr - mcav0y
Camping at Kenai Beach during dipnetting season can get pretty wild, but once your freezer is full you'll realize that it was all totally worth it!
Kenai Beach, 1112 Kenai Ave, Kenai, AK 99611, USA
9. Kukak Bay – Kodiak
Flickr - John Atherton
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
Flickr - Matt Zimmerman
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!
Johns Hopkins Inlet, Alaska 99826, USA

If you love to sleep beneath the stars, you’ll probably love these 15 rustic spots in Alaska that are extraordinary for camping! If you prefer a few more creature comforts, we definitely recommend checking out these 10 luxury ‘glampgrounds’ in Alaska that will surely give you an unforgettable experience (with a few more added frills).

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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!