Homer Spit Community Boat Launch

The feel

The City of Homer runs this ramp on the Homer Spit, inside the Homer Harbor. It has five lanes for loading and unloading trailered vessels, A booth collects fees during business hours, and a kiosk beside it takes payment after hours.

Anglers pay a fee to have their boat launched, and the fee covers the retrieval too. You do not need to check in with staff when you bring the boat back out.

What to expect

Water and access

Five-lane ramp for trailered vessels, on the Homer Spit in the Homer Harbor.

License and rules

April 1 to October 15, $25 per boat per launch, paid at launch, with retrieval included. Winter use is free of charge. An annual pass is $250 for a specific recreational vessel and allows unlimited launches during the calendar year. Vessels that pay annual moorage or are registered to a reserved stall are exempt from ramp charges.

Season and access

Fees apply April 1 to October 15, and winter use is free.

Mingo says

Launching is free all winter. If you plan several launches in a season, compare the annual pass with the per-launch fee.

Before you go

• Pay at the Load and Launch booth in business hours, or at the kiosk next to it afterward.
• Bring exact change in bills for the kiosk, which does not make change. It also takes credit cards.
• Save your launch receipts, since paid launches may be credited toward an annual pass.
• Call the Harbormaster Office at 907-235-3160, open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, or hail the Harbor Officer on VHF Channel 16.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.