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Camping in Hawaiʻi

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.

Oʻahu

Kualoa Regional Park, Oʻahu
Kualoa Regional Park, Oʻahu · DestinationFearFan
County permit

Kualoa Regional Park

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.

4.7/5 · 4,012 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 49-479 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744, USA

Kokololio Beach Park — source photograph
Kokololio Beach Park — source photograph · HawaiiGaga.com; photographer not separately credited
County permit

Kokololio Beach Park

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.

4.7/5 · 968 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 55-017 Kamehameha Hwy, Hauula, HI 96717, USA

Camp Pālehua grounds and picnic shelter.
Camp Pālehua grounds and picnic shelter. · Camp Pālehua official website (photographer not identified)
Private campground

Camp Pālehua

Mountain camping, cabins, and group lodging above the leeward coast.

Book directly with the operator. Check which accommodation, amenities, access instructions, and activities your reservation includes.

4.8/5 · 53 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 1 Palehua Rd, Kapolei, HI 96707, USA

Maui

Aerial view of the tentalows at Camp Olowalu.
Aerial view of the tentalows at Camp Olowalu. · Wanderlustyle Hawaii travel blog
Private campground

Camp Olowalu

Tent camping, tentalows, car camping, and cabins on West Maui.

Select the accommodation type before comparing prices and equipment. Private reservations are separate from state or county permits.

4.4/5 · 788 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

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
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.

An illuminated tent at Kīpahulu Campground.
An illuminated tent at Kīpahulu Campground. · National Park Service
National park reservation

Kīpahulu Campground

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.

Kauaʻi

Anini Beach Park on Kauaʻi — a specific county campground example; photograph does not depict all county campgrounds.
Anini Beach Park on Kauaʻi — a specific county campground example; photograph does not depict all county campgrounds. · The Dyrt camper photograph (photographer not identified)
County permit · check closures

Kauaʻi county campgrounds

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.

Hawaiʻi Island

Tents in the grassy Nāmakanipaio Campground.
Tents in the grassy Nāmakanipaio Campground. · National Park Service
Park concession campground

Nāmakanipaio

Forest camping and cabins in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Check Volcano House for the correct cabin or campsite process. Bring gear for cool, wet nights; park entrance fees are separate.

4.5/5 · 165 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: Volcano, HI 96785, USA

Campers at Kulanaokuaiki Campground.
Campers at Kulanaokuaiki Campground. · NPS / Jay Robinson (credit in official filename)
National park · first come

Kulanaokuaiki

A small, basic campground in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

No reservations and no guarantee of a site. Bring all drinking water. Fires are prohibited; follow on-site registration and current park alerts.

4.5/5 · 33 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

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

Permit directories

Campground guidance reviewed September 21, 2026. Follow the booking provider for current fees, closures, and availability.