A boat-accessible trailhead and campsite at Mallard Bay, serving as the starting point for the Mallard Bay Trail which climbs over a ridge to connect with the Portlock River and Emerald Lake Loop Trail. The campground features flat sandy ground suitable for tent camping. The trailhead beach is subject to flooding during extreme high tides. Cellular phone service has been reported at this location with a strong signal, unusual for the remote park areas. Cold evening drafts from nearby glaciers can make temperatures notably colder than other coastal sites.
Open year-round
Official Kachemak Bay State Park page
Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation homepage
Mallard Bay trailhead campsite accessed via boat from Homer Harbor
Status: Open year round
CampgroundTour strives to provide accurate campground information but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Information is subject to change — please confirm details with the agency managing this facility before booking or making travel decisions. See our Terms of Use.
A boat-accessible trailhead and campsite at Mallard Bay, serving as the starting point for the Mallard Bay Trail which climbs over a ridge to connect with the Portlock River and Emerald Lake Loop Trail. The campground features flat sandy ground suitable for tent camping. The trailhead beach is subject to flooding during extreme high tides. Cellular phone service has been reported at this location with a strong signal, unusual for the remote park areas. Cold evening drafts from nearby glaciers can make temperatures notably colder than other coastal sites.
Open year-round
Official Kachemak Bay State Park page
Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation homepage
Mallard Bay trailhead campsite accessed via boat from Homer Harbor
Status: Open year round
CampgroundTour strives to provide accurate campground information but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Information is subject to change — please confirm details with the agency managing this facility before booking or making travel decisions. See our Terms of Use.