{"name":"Camprtron public camping sites — hawaii","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/","attribution":"Camprtron (camprtron.com), CC BY 4.0","source":"https://camprtron.com/data/download","retrieved":"2026-09-11","state":"hawaii","count":9,"sites":[{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/hawaii/haleakala-national-park/haleakal-national-park-cabin-permits","name":"Haleakalā National Park (Cabin Permits)","state":"hawaii","county":null,"area_name":"Haleakalā National Park","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234783","description":"Haleakalā National Park manages three reservable wilderness cabins accessible only by strenuous hiking into the crater. Hōlua Cabin (6,940 feet) requires a minimum 3.7-mile hike down the Halemauʻu Trail into a native shrubland. The more remote Palikū Cabin (6,380 feet) is reached via a 9.3-mile hike on the Keoneheʻeheʻe Trail and sits at the base of a lush rainforest cliff. Kapalaoa Cabin (7,250 feet) is a 5.6-mile hike on the Keoneheʻeheʻe Trail into a grassy field. All trails are steep with loose rock and significant elevation change. Each cabin has an adjacent pit toilet, and Hōlua and Palikū have non-potable water spigots. The nearest town for supplies is Kula, about 12 miles from the park entrance.","nearest_town_name":"Kula","nearest_town_distance_m":18936.309525320205,"latitude":20.71,"longitude":-156.16,"activities":["HIKING","WILDLIFE VIEWING","WILDERNESS","STAR GAZING","BIRDING","BACKPACKING"],"has_fire_ring":null,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":null,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":null,"has_hookups":null,"has_electric_hookup":null,"has_water_hookup":null,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":null},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/hawaii/hawaii-state-parks/ahupua-a-o-kahana-sp","name":"Ahupua'a o Kahana SP","state":"hawaii","county":null,"area_name":"Hawaii State Parks","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":null,"description":"This developed campground is in Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana State Park, managed by Hawaii State Parks. The park occupies a traditional Hawaiian land division that runs from Kahana Bay up to an elevation of 2,670 feet at Puʻu Pauao. The valley receives significant rainfall, from 75 inches near the coast to 300 inches in the interior. Two trails are available for hiking: the one-mile Kapaʻeleʻele Koʻa loop and the 2.5-mile Nakoa loop through a rain forest. The park also contains cultural sites, including the restored Huilua Fishpond, fishing shrines, and a heiau. The nearest town for supplies is Kaʻaʻawa, about one mile away.","nearest_town_name":"Kaʻaʻawa","nearest_town_distance_m":2219.0107187949397,"latitude":21.56,"longitude":-157.88,"activities":null,"has_fire_ring":null,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":null,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":null,"has_hookups":null,"has_electric_hookup":null,"has_water_hookup":null,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":null},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/hawaii/hawaii-state-parks/kalopa-sra","name":"Kalopa SRA","state":"hawaii","county":null,"area_name":"Hawaii State Parks","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":null,"description":"Kalōpā State Recreation Area is a developed campground managed by Hawaii State Parks. The 100-acre park sits at a 2,000-foot elevation within a native ʻōhiʻa forest that includes a native plant arboretum. The site offers reservable tent camping and duplex cabins that sleep eight people. Cabins include toilets, hot showers, a gas range, and a refrigerator, but guests must provide their own linen and bedding. A 0.7-mile family-friendly nature trail loops through the park, and an adjoining forest reserve has more trails, including a two-mile horse loop. The nearest town for supplies is Honokaʻa, about 3 miles away.","nearest_town_name":"Honokaʻa","nearest_town_distance_m":4896.95568729976,"latitude":20.04,"longitude":-155.44,"activities":null,"has_fire_ring":null,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":null,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":null,"has_hookups":null,"has_electric_hookup":null,"has_water_hookup":null,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":null},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/hawaii/hawaii-state-parks/malaekahana-sra","name":"Malaekahana SRA","state":"hawaii","county":null,"area_name":"Hawaii State Parks","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":null,"description":"Developed campground in Mālaekahana State Recreation Area, managed by Hawaii State Parks. This wooded beach park on the north shore of Oʻahu is split into two sections, Kalanai Point and Kahuku. Camping is by permit only and available from Friday through Wednesday. The shoreline is suitable for swimming, bodysurfing, and fishing. Just off the beach is the offshore islet of Mokuʻauia, also known as Goat Island. The town of Kahuku is about 2 miles away for supplies.","nearest_town_name":"Kahuku","nearest_town_distance_m":3074.9754248998215,"latitude":21.66,"longitude":-157.93,"activities":null,"has_fire_ring":null,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":null,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":null,"has_hookups":null,"has_electric_hookup":null,"has_water_hookup":null,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":null},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/hawaii/hawaii-state-parks/sand-island-sra","name":"Sand Island SRA","state":"hawaii","county":null,"area_name":"Hawaii State Parks","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":null,"description":"Sand Island State Recreation Area is a developed campground managed by Hawaii State Parks. This 14-acre urban shoreline park offers weekend-only camping by permit. The arid, industrial site sits under an airport flight path and adjoins an off-highway vehicle area. It fronts a small sand beach with views across Honolulu Harbor, where day-use activities include shore fishing and board surfing. The nearest town for supplies is Honolulu, about one mile away.","nearest_town_name":"Honolulu","nearest_town_distance_m":1770.974424163637,"latitude":21.3,"longitude":-157.87,"activities":null,"has_fire_ring":null,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":null,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":null,"has_hookups":null,"has_electric_hookup":null,"has_water_hookup":null,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":null},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/hawaii/kaua-i-county-parks/anahola-beach-park","name":"Anahola Beach Park","state":"hawaii","county":null,"area_name":"Kaua'i County Parks","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://recreation.kauai.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?module=RN&search=yes","description":"Developed campground in Kaua'i County Parks. A permit is required to camp. The park is situated on a long, white-sand beach curving around a bay sheltered by an offshore reef, with ironwood trees shading the shore. Water is generally calmest on the east side of the bay, away from the river mouth's currents. Facilities include restrooms with cold outdoor showers, drinking water, picnic tables, and grills. The nearest town for supplies is Anahola, about 1 mile away.","nearest_town_name":"Anahola","nearest_town_distance_m":1619.941889157007,"latitude":22.15,"longitude":-159.3,"activities":null,"has_fire_ring":null,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":null,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":null,"has_hookups":null,"has_electric_hookup":null,"has_water_hookup":null,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":null},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/hawaii/kaua-i-county-parks/anini-beach-park","name":"Anini Beach Park","state":"hawaii","county":null,"area_name":"Kaua'i County Parks","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://recreation.kauai.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?module=RN&search=yes","description":"Developed campground in ʻAnini Beach Park, managed by Kauaʻi County Parks. Camping is by county permit. This north shore park is set behind a long fringing reef that keeps the shallow lagoon calm. The campground is located just behind the sand and has restrooms, outdoor showers, drinking water, shaded picnic tables, a pavilion, and a boat launch ramp. Camping is permitted for up to six consecutive days, and the campground closes weekly for maintenance. The nearest town for supplies is Princeville, about 2 miles away.","nearest_town_name":"Princeville","nearest_town_distance_m":3619.8794729254423,"latitude":22.22,"longitude":-159.45,"activities":null,"has_fire_ring":null,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":null,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":null,"has_hookups":null,"has_electric_hookup":null,"has_water_hookup":null,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":null},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/hawaii/kaua-i-county-parks/lydgate-beach-park","name":"Lydgate Beach Park","state":"hawaii","county":null,"area_name":"Kaua'i County Parks","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://recreation.kauai.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?module=RN&search=yes","description":"A developed campground in Lydgate Beach Park, managed by Kauaʻi County Parks, is located about one mile from Wailua for supplies. The park lies south of the Wailua River and features two rock-walled ocean ponds that create calm, protected water for swimming and snorkeling. One of the two ponds is shallower and suited to small children. Onshore facilities include restrooms, showers, picnic areas with barbecues, a disc golf course, and the large Kamalani Playground. Lifeguards are on duty at the beach. Camping is allowed by county permit for a maximum of five consecutive days.","nearest_town_name":"Wailua","nearest_town_distance_m":2146.6133973059063,"latitude":22.03,"longitude":-159.34,"activities":null,"has_fire_ring":null,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":null,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":null,"has_hookups":null,"has_electric_hookup":null,"has_water_hookup":null,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":null},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/hawaii/kaua-i-county-parks/salt-pond-beach-park","name":"Salt Pond Beach Park","state":"hawaii","county":null,"area_name":"Kaua'i County Parks","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://recreation.kauai.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?module=RN&search=yes","description":"This developed campground is managed by Kaua'i County Parks. Located on the south shore, the park's beach features a rock shelf that forms shallow, protected pools for swimming and snorkeling, and it is one of two lifeguarded beaches on the west side. Facilities include restrooms, outdoor showers, drinking water, grills, and shaded picnic tables. The park takes its name from adjacent salt ponds where salt is traditionally made; these ponds are not open to visitors. Camping is by county permit. The nearest town for supplies is Port Allen, about a mile away.","nearest_town_name":"Port Allen","nearest_town_distance_m":2080.6669414734606,"latitude":21.9,"longitude":-159.61,"activities":null,"has_fire_ring":null,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":null,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":null,"has_hookups":null,"has_electric_hookup":null,"has_water_hookup":null,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":null}],"truncated":false}