Although we live on an island , it ’s easy to get catch up in the day-after-day grind and forget that there’sso much natural knockout around usto explore . The dear part about tenting in Oahu – besides the fact that we can encamp yr - round – is that there are n’t even any bears to enshroud your child’s play basket from . Or Snake River , for that matter . So say goodbye to city populate for a day or three , pack a tent , book a permit , stock up on mosquito repellant , and hit up one of these camping bit for some quality sentence with the majuscule outdoors .

Malaekahana

LaieEasily one of the most democratic encampment on the island , the windward beachside website is well - liked for a intellect . The water are calm enough for swim , stand up - up paddleboarding , and snorkel for novice water folks , and the campsite entryway is plug from 7 pm to 7 am to ensure safety . The secret grounds offer up collapsible shelter bivouacking as well as plantation hut and suite rentals for those who prefer a wooden cap over their heads . And if you forgot toothpaste or want to kick upstairs your sleep bag to an air mattress , the ingroup store has you cover – you could find everything from confect to batteries to charcoal and scant fluid . And if you need to try out being more active on the pee , kayak , surfboard , and bodyboard rentals are also available . A nutrient hand truck is on hand Thursdays through Mondays to relieve you from cooking duties , declare oneself breakfast and lunch pick like Gallic toast and fish tacos , which saves time for more important stuff – like attempting to actually stand up on a support - up paddleboard before your half- or full - day rental is up .

Bellows Field Beach Park

WaimānaloCivilians can only camp at the windward beach , which is located on a military foot , on weekends . Although the park offers 50 campsites , permit volume quickly , so be sure to book yours in advance . The beautiful land site is perfect for relax and unplugging , with just the right amount of mod engineering available ( in the mannequin of showers and wash room ) . With the Koolau mess in the distance and tall ironwood trees framing calm , turquoise water and snowy sand , this bivouac is staring for a picturesque , romantic camping weekend .

Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden

KaneoheMake the rainforest your home and the mountains your backyard at the only non - beach , city- and county - run bivouacking land site on the island . Hawaiian for " make a place of peace and tranquility , " the 400 - acre park fits its name utterly ; its verdant and tranquil earth are home to a 32 - Accho reservoir , plus century of plant species from around the man . With 29 campsites to select from , you ’ll have ample blank to build a campfire , boost , take a nature walk of life , fish , and feed ducks at the lake . Restrooms , outside rain shower , and breeze board are located near each situation .

Peacock Flats

MokuleiaGetting to Peacock Flats is not for the meek . You ’ll need to backpack , or take a four - wheel drive through rugged and jumpy mountain terrain before accessing the campsite through Ka‘ena Point Satellite Tracking Station , with your permit . Once you get there , you ’ll be rewarded with an open hayfield and breathtaking scene of Oahu ’s North Shore . Continue on the Mokuleia trail to Three Corners , where you ’ll find sweeping views of Makua , Mākaha , and Mokuleia valleys . On clean and cloudless nights , you ’ll be treated to stunning stargazing opportunities . The camping surface area provides a shelter and picnic table , but no running weewee , so be trusted to stock up before you go . And do n’t forget the deodorant .

Kualoa Regional Park and Campground

KaneoheTwo campgrounds occupy this 150 - acre peninsula on Kualoa Bay ; however , Campground A , shaded amongst ironwood and monkeypod trees , is close during the summer for a baby ’s camping program . Campground B , a less - covered , grassy area , offers 14 campsites ( with bathrooms and outside shower ) , facing the iconic Mokoli’i ( Chinaman ’s Hat ) , where you’re able to walk to the small islet during miserable tide . During high lunar time period , the island is accessible by kayak , but always be certain to check weather reports before heading out , as the current can be rough and irregular . Be sure to hold out the ancient Hawaiiian fishpond nearby .

Kokololio Beach Park

LaieWith only five campgrounds along this forested park and white sandy shoreline , permits for this beachside internet site fill up promptly . The park opens to a big woodlet and grassy lawn , perfect for bring volleyball or horseshoes . During the summertime calendar month , the current is calm enough for swim , but as the winter swell hits , entering the ocean is best leave for experient surfers and bodyboarders . Situated on the island ’s northeast side , this postcard - perfect beach is a great spot for arouse up early to watch the cockcrow .

Waimanalo Bay Beach Park

WaimanaloAlso make out as Sherwoods , this pop windward - side camping ground shares the same beach as Bellows Field Beach Park . Ten campsites are situated between declamatory ironwood tree along the wide cobalt blue shoreline , and picnic tables , restrooms , and out-of-door showers are all available on - site . Although the sphere is great for swimming , be aware of any Portuguese man - of - state of war , especially during secure , tedious swells . If you see aristocratic , box-shaped jellyfish dotting the grit , do n’t jump off in the water – you would n’t require to end your encampment trip with jellyfish stings , begging a Quaker to peeing on your stage ( which does n’t forge anyway ) !

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Hawaii beach camping

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Malaekahana Beach Campground

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Hoomaluhia Park

Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden

Kualoa

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Bellows Field beach

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