Bellows Field Beach Park is located on a beautiful stretch of windward beach and holds fifty campsites. It is also a part of an active military training area. Campgrounds are not available before 12 noon on Friday. Bellows camping is closed between the hours of 8 p.m and 6 a.m. and no one is allowed to enter. Campers must remain in their designated camping area during those hours. A printed permit is required to camp in this park. All fees are non-refundable.

Facilities
50 campsites total
2 Comfort Stations
Outdoor Showers
2 Lifeguard Towers
Limited parking

Bellows Field Beach Park

This campground is beautiful. The best sites are waterfront. You need to book early, the good sites go very fast!  The campground is only open Friday-Monday. The camp sites are large and that makes it nice, because sometimes it can get crowded. There is plenty of shade too!  I have camped here twice and would go back next time I am in Oahu.

Beach Front Sites

Camping in hawaii is special no matter the time and place. Bellows has been a favorite because the waves are perfect for buggie boarding and the beach is peaceful. This spot has plenty of trees to set up a slack line and hammock to relax and play. 

Oahu camping

First let's talk the Smith Sunglasses. These were sent to me as a winner of one of the dyrt contests and I couldn't be happier. I never looked seriously at Smith sunglasses before and stuck with the other name brands (RB, Oak..etc) and I don't know if I will go back. I received the Smith Clark with brown polarized lenses and this is my favorite overall pair of sunglasses I own. The lenses are super clear and the world looks amazing. The other great thing is they are stylish, but hold to your face well enough to do activities in them. I could run around, sweat, paddle, and they never slipped off my face. These are awesome. The only downside is when i went to clean them, I think I had sand on my lens rag and I put a nice swirl in the left lens. Dissapointing, but probably my fault.

Bellows beach is also a great place to spend the day or night. The beach is huge and neighbors another popular beach (Waimanalo) which is great as well. Bellows is sometimes closed for military training etc so if it is, just go next door. There is plenty of space for even the largest crowd on the beach, and there is a nice forested area behind the beach to cool off in the shade. The bathrooms are pretty good too if needed. This beach is a great boogie boarding site and some people were even surfing. Great place! On a Tuesday there were 4 people taking wedding photos, so you know it's beautiful.

Ranger Review: Smith Sunglasses at Bellows Field Beach Park

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Oahu's famous east coast is lined with beautiful white sandy beaches, and Bellows is somewhat of a hidden gem.  Why?  Because you need to have military access to enjoy this beautiful beach park.  Go for a short drive from Waikiki along the scenic southeast coast and keep going past Makapuu Lighthouse bend, and you'll see some of the most sea-green bluest waters ever.  Keep going past Waimanalo Beach Park and you'll be at the entrance of Bellows.  You can keep going on the long driveway in, but you'll need military access or sponsorship to get in.  

White Sandy Beach of Military Paradise

You need to be active or a veteran of the military to rent the cabins but the other side is set for civilians. Amazing views with climbing nearby at Makapu'u point/lighthouse. This beach is good for relaxing but the beach just the the NW of Makapu'u is great if you're a decent surfer or bodyboarder.

Good base camp for Oahu

It's amazing go if you can. Especially the military side. Secluded and awesome.

Best beach on the planet

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Bellows  is a military recreation facility on the Windward side of Oahu near the town of Waimanalo. Bellows has a section open to the public and a military area that requires a US Government ID and window stickers.  The campsite is one one of the highest rated beaches in the USA Waimanalo Beach.   The white sandy beach is a local favorite and must see while on Oahu.  You can visit in the day or stay at the campground. The campground is for tent campers for individuals or large groups.  You will need to come early on a Friday to get a spot for the weekend.  During holidays you can expect large crowds.  We like to go here during the week and get a section of the beach all to ourselves.  The surfing here is not great since the reef is not along the shoreline.  It’s popular for swimming, body surfing, and kite surfing.  You can get supplies and food in Waimanalo or Kailua to the north.  President Obama was known to play golf here and swim with his family.  