Camping

Camping

An image of two tents with the word Camping

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.

A map of Kauaʻi linking to the camping reservation site

Campsite Details & Reservations

A map of Kauaʻi linking to a webmap showing campsites, reserves, and trails

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).

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.

A map of Oʻahu linking to the camping reservation site

Campsite Details & Reservations

A map of Oʻahu linking to a webmap showing campsites, reserves, and trails

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:

Koʻolau Mountains:

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.

A map of Molokaʻi linking to the camping reservation site

Campsite Details & Reservations

A map of Maui Nui linking to a webmap showing campsites, reserves, and trails

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).

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.

A map of Hawaiʻi Island linking to the camping reservation site

Campsite Details & Reservations

A map of Hawaiʻi Island linking to a webmap showing campsites, reserves, and trails

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).

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