Compare public campgrounds and private stays, then follow the correct permit or booking route. A listing does not confirm a campsite is available.
Choose the right reservation
County parks, state parks, national parks, and private campgrounds use different systems. A park entry or parking reservation is not a camping permit. Reserve the exact campground, dates, and accommodation type before traveling.
Windward camping with mountain and coastal scenery; check individual and group areas.
Choose the exact campground and dates in the city portal. Available reservations are released Friday at 5 PM HST two weeks ahead. Closures and permit limits apply.
A west-coast county option to check in the permit inventory.
Choose the exact campground and dates in the city portal. Available reservations are released Friday at 5 PM HST two weeks ahead. Closures and permit limits apply.
A northeast-coast county camping option near Lāʻie.
Choose the exact campground and dates in the city portal. Available reservations are released Friday at 5 PM HST two weeks ahead. Closures and permit limits apply.
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 800 Olowalu Village Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA
ʻIʻiwi at the Hosmer Grove trail bird lookout · Kanalu Chock
National park reservation
Hosmer Grove
High-elevation tent camping in Haleakalā National Park.
Advance Recreation.gov reservation required; follow the official park booking link. Prepare for cold and rain near 7,000 feet. Park entrance requirements are separate.
Coastal camping in the Kīpahulu district of Haleakalā National Park.
Use the park page’s Recreation.gov link. No water at the campground; the park identifies a visitor-center water station. This cliffside setting does not provide beach access.
Check the county inventory for ʻAnini, Anahola, Lydgate, and other designated campgrounds.
The county page reviewed September 21, 2026 lists several beach-park closures, including Salt Pond. Confirm reopening and permit availability before planning a stay.
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: Pāhoa, HI 96778, USA
Molokaʻi
We have not confirmed a campground listing for this island in this edition. Contact the responsible park authority before planning an overnight stay; beach access alone does not authorize camping.
Lānaʻi
Hulopoʻe camping is currently restricted to Lānaʻi residents. Visitors should not plan an overnight beach stay. Community recreation guidance