Division of Forestry and Wildlife: Outdoor Recreation

Camping is a great way to connect with Hawaiʻi’s outdoors. It’s important to know that the process for camping permits and reservations depends on which agency or division manages the area in which you want to camp:

• If you want to camp in a Forest Reserve or other remote area managed by the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife, you can browse campsites in the webmaps below. You can use eHawaii.gov to reserve your site.
• If you want to camp in a State Park or reserve a pavilion in a State Park for day use, you can get more information from the DLNR State Parks website, and you can use eHawaii.gov to reserve your site.
• If you want to camp in a county campground, you’ll need to visit the website for the county in which you’d like to camp.

When you camp, only have campfires at sites that specifically allow them. Keep all fires in a container, and keep water on hand to extinguish the fire. Don’t make fires in dry or windy conditions. Learn more about how to Be Pono Outdoors.

Camp on Kauaʻi

DOFAW offers several remote campsites on the west side of Kauaʻi, in and around Waimea Canyon. To camp, you’ll need a reservation and permit from camping.ehawaii.gov. Depending on the reserve area you are entering or the activities you plan to engage in, you may need additional permits. You can learn more at our Permits & Guidelines page. Our webmap app displays campsites within the context of reserves and Nā Ala Hele trails to better plan your adventure.

Campsite Details & Reservations

DOFAW Public Resource Map for Kauaʻi

You can also click directly on a site name in the list below to see site details and reservation options (make sure you also read the safety warnings and agreement on the camping.ehawaii.gov landing page).

• Campsites in the Puʻu Ka Pele Forest Reserve:
  • Wiliwili
  • Kaluahaulu
  • Hipalau
• Campsites in the Nā Pali-Kona Forest Reserve:
  • Lonomea
  • Waikaoli
  • Sugi Grove
  • Kawaikoi
  • Waiʻalae Cabin (also part of the Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve)

You can find additional Kauaʻi campsites on the DLNR State Parks website or the website for Kauaʻi County. 

Camp on Oʻahu

DOFAW offers several remote campsites on Oʻahu, in both the Koʻolau and Waianae mountains. To camp, you’ll need a reservation and permit from camping.ehawaii.gov. Depending on the reserve area you are entering or the activities you plan to engage in, you may need additional permits. You can learn more at our Permits & Guidelines page. Our webmap app displays campsites within the context of reserves and Nā Ala Hele trails to better plan your adventure.

Campsite Details & Reservations

DOFAW Public Resource Map for Oʻahu

You can also click directly on a site name in the list below to see site details and reservation options (make sure you also read the safety warnings and agreement on the camping.ehawaii.gov landing page).

Waianae Mountains:

• Kuoaokala Trail
• Peacock Flats Campsite A
• Peacock Flats Campsite B

Koʻolau Mountains:

• Kaunala
• Manana Trail
• Waimano Trail
• Kalunaʻahane Trail
• Wiliwilinui Trail
• Kuliʻouʻou Ridge Trail

You can find additional Oʻahu campsites on the DLNR State Parks website or the website for City & County of Honolulu.

Camp in Maui Nui

DOFAW offers a remote campsite on Molokaʻi in the Molokaʻi Forest Reserve. To camp, you’ll need a reservation and permit from camping.ehawaii.gov. Depending on the reserve area you are entering or the activities you plan to engage in, you may need additional permits. You can learn more at our Permits & Guidelines page. Our webmap app displays campsites within the context of reserves and Nā Ala Hele trails to better plan your adventure.

Campsite Details & Reservations

DOFAW Public Resource Map for Maui Nui

You can also click directly on a site name in the list below to see site details and reservation options (make sure you also read the safety warnings and agreement on the camping.ehawaii.gov landing page).

• Waikolu

You can find additional Maui Nui campsites on the DLNR State Parks website or the website for Maui County.

Camp on Hawaiʻi Island

DOFAW offers several remote campsites on Hawaiʻi Island. To camp, you’ll need a reservation and permit from camping.ehawaii.gov. Depending on the reserve area you are entering or the activities you plan to engage in, you may need additional permits. You can learn more at our Permits & Guidelines page. Our webmap app displays campsites within the context of reserves and Nā Ala Hele trails to better plan your adventure.

Campsite Details & Reservations

DOFAW Public Resource Map for Hawaiʻi Island

You can also click directly on a site name in the list below to see site details and reservation options (make sure you also read the safety warnings and agreement on the camping.ehawaii.gov landing page).

• ʻĀinapō Cabin, in the Kapāpala Forest Reserve
• Keanakolu Ranger Cabin, in the Hilo Forest Reserve
• Waimanu Campsites, in Waimanu Valley

You can find additional Kauaʻi campsites on the DLNR State Parks website or the website for Hawaiʻi County.