Homer, Alaska – Free Dispersed Camping at Bishop’s Beach
It’s tough to find free camping near Homer. We paid for camping on the Spit the first few nights, then received a local tip that we could boondock on Bishop Beach if we had 4WD. To make this work, you have to drive out onto the beach from the parking lot, and then go as far right as you can (Be cognizant of the tide line. It can vary 500 or more feet between high and low tides at spots around Homer. Be sure not to park where the tide will come up past your vehicle while you’re sleeping…). Technically, you aren’t allowed to camp here, but you can probably do it without being kicked out as long as you’re stealthy about it. I wouldn’t recommend doing it without a 4WD vehicle, though! We stayed here for a few days in August. The temps were cool (50s/40s), wind was strong, and it was rainy, but this is how Alaska is in August. Just be prepared for cool weather and wind whenever you go.
