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Hawaii Island's Best Campsite

Kelly Rene is located near the southern coast of Hawaii Island, featuring volcanic terrain and coastal views. Temperatures typically range from 65°F to 85°F, with variations depending on the season. Nearby attractions include Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Punalu'u Black Sand Beach, offering opportunities for exploration and relaxation.

Description

This epic property was built by a Dillingham daughter and her husband in the early 80's. Transformed into a bed & breakfast in the 90's it is now known as Hawaii Island Resort. This consecutive guest review award winning facility capitalized on the 2018 eruption by starting Hawaii Island Macadamia Nut Company. The orchard has been left alone for more than 20 years with only wild pigs and poultry to tend it. This remarkable property now boasts above organic macadamia nuts just beginning to reach global markets. You can buy cheaper macadamia nuts but you can't buy better nuts. We love to share our abundance with others and opening the property to travelers that love to camp seemed like a perfect addition to our current program. We have recently added glamping options, contact us for more information about that. We look forward to meeting you :) Please leave your pets at home when you visit, mahalo.

Location

Hawaii Island's Best Campsite is located in Hawaii

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

19.06067405 N
155.61472918 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Poor
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Fires

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Reviewed Oct. 5, 2023

Definitely one of the nicest campgrounds on the island.

We really enjoyed swimming in the pool under the Easter Island statue. The facilities were great, and the host was welcoming. Thanks for letting us stay on your beautiful property.

SiteWe parked our 19' RV Van on the tennis court. Nice and level.
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Jan. 19, 2023

A must visit . Don’t miss this place

I found this listing on here but no way to book it instantly so I contacted the host directly . Kelly is super easy to communicate with and answers right away . The grounds for camping are on her resort property a couple acres behind it in fact , so there’s no visible building from tent sites . We absolutely loved the coqui singing at night and waking to an amazing array of bird’s singing. Kelly’s son Alex gives you a full walkthrough of the different types of tress to pick from , and a tour of the hotel property . There’s amazing facilities here including hot water in the showers. I can’t wait to come back here for a visit when we have more time !

Sitevan camper dispersed
Month of VisitJanuary
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Reviewed Jan. 30, 2022

Beautiful little Mac Nut grove to pitch a tent!

We were trying to camp at the black sand beach but it wasn't a very user friendly experience, so I hit up Hip Camp and found this spot! Like many other places on Big Island, it needs to offer a diverse number of things, so it's also part of the Hawaii Island Resort. Excellent hosting and easy to book. My only disappointment was that the pool was out of service. I chose this place over others for the pool. Oh well. Next time!!

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Month of VisitJanuary

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Hawaii Island's Best Campsite?

    Hawaii Island's Best Campsite is located at 1041 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Hawaii Island's Best Campsite?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Hawaii Island's Best Campsite, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Hawaii Island's Best Campsite?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is poor, and T-Mobile is available.