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Camping spots

By CJ Shinihah Notarte,
April 12, 2024

If you are interested in camping around Oahu, here are some spots to check out:

A drawing of two triangular tents on grass near the beach. The tents surround two chairs gathered around boxes stacked on top of each other as a table.
You can camp across Oahu, both near the beach and in grassier areas, at the sites listed below.
Photo by Yichi Lu

  • Maleakahana State Recreational Area 
  • Maleka Farm Glamping, which has options for overnight parking and van rentals
  • Swanzy Beach Park 
  • Ahupua’a ‘O Kahana State Park 
  • Kualoa Campsite 
  • Kahaua Kuou
  • Kahaua Lehua 
  • Kahaua Nui-Makai 
  • Bellows Field Beach Park Campsite 
  • Waimanalo Beach Campsite 
  • Sand Island State Recreation Area Park 
  • Camp Palehua
  • Kalaniana ole Campsite 
  • Ma’ili Beach Campsite 
  • Kea’au Beach Campsite 
  • Camp Mokule’ia 
  • Kaiaka Bay Beach Campsite 
  • Kokololio Beach Campsite 
  • Hau’ula Beach Campsite

Make sure to make reservations at camping.ehawaii.gov, and be aware that some campsites require you to have permits.