City run parking lot. Nothing more nothing less. About 12 spaces you can pull up right to the beach. The other side has about 15 spots right up against the spit road. Yes, you are going to hear "road noise" because the Spit Rd is the the only road to the Homer Spit. The plus is, it's only $15 for a dry site, where as the other private campgrounds on the spit are $50 - $80 for electric or full service. There were two portable toilets. There is a dump station near by. Not sure if it's free or $5. There are also some spots for tents. Verizon was 3G but not so good. Only giving it 2 stars because it is beach front looking out into the Cook Inlet.
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What campers say
Mariner Park is a scenic, beachside campground on the Homer Spit offering wide bay and mountain views and easy beach access—popular for beachcombing, walking dogs, and spotting wildlife. Sites are basic: gravel parking, no RV hookups, and porta-potties with a nearby dump/fill station; the short access road and some parking areas can be potholed. The park can be busy with day-use traffic and occasional generator or late-night noise, so it’s not a quiet, secluded retreat. Good for families and short stays when you want convenience and scenery rather than full-service camping.
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📖 About This Campground
Mariner Park in Homer Alaska provides primitive tent and RV camping in a gravel lot at the base of the spit.