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Lucy Wright Beach Park

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Campers looking for access to Waimea Canyon's hiking trails will find Lucy Wright Beach Park positioned as a convenient overnight stop in the town of Waimea. This county-managed campground sits on open terrain adjacent to a softball field, offering electric and water hookups for RVs along with basic amenities including restrooms, showers, and picnic tables.

The park's location near the murky waters of the Waimea River provides water access, though multiple visitors note cleanliness issues throughout the grounds. "There was garbage everywhere it seemed like," reports Sasha W., who used the park as a staging point for canyon hiking. The beach area shows signs of heavy use and the water lacks the clarity found at other Kauai locations.

Several reviewers mention the presence of long-term residents, which affects the overall atmosphere. The facilities, while functional, receive mixed reviews for maintenance standards. Campers can access the park by vehicle, boat, or on foot, and pets are welcome throughout the grounds.

For those planning canyon adventures, securing permits online before arrival streamlines the check-in process. The park works best as a brief overnight stop rather than an extended stay destination.

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Map & DirectionsLucy Wright Beach Park is located in Hawaii near Kapa‘a

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Coordinates

21.95300081 N
159.66599936 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

Tent Sites
Dispersed
Group
Tent Cabin
Yurts

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets

For Vehicles

Water Hookups

Contact

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+18082416660

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Campers consistently cited cleanliness concerns with garbage throughout the area and poorly maintained facilities. Safety concerns and homeless camps were noted by several visitors, leading most to recommend alternative locations on the island.

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Taylor

Ranger

Reviewed Nov. 11, 2020

Day spot

I highly recommend not camping here. We went for the day and it was pretty dirty. The waterfall is unreal though, that’s why we were there!

Lindsey M.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

A Softball Field

This is not an excellent place to stay, it’s a softball field at the edge of Waimea Town and is a campground for a number of homeless people. The bathrooms are dingy and not well maintained, the beach is a mess and the water is murky. As three women traveling alone, we didn’t really feel safe so we opted to a few other spots on the island.

Month of VisitJuly

Sasha W.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 19, 2018

Nothing special, but only stayed 1 night

Lucy Wright Beach in Kauai was an okay place to stay. My husband and I honestly just stayed here for a night, so it didnt bother us. There was garbage everywhere it seemed like, so it wasnt very clean.This is located near the Waimea Canyon, which was great for us because we wanted to do some hiking in the area. Highly recommend hiking in the Waimea Canyon- its gorgeous. Go early, though, to beat the heat of the scorching sun!! The water isnt the crystal blue color like some of the other beaches in kauai- but again that didnt bother us because we werent there long. Get your permit ahead of time. We got it online before we went to Kauai. Another downside is that there were a lot of homeless camps. Another reason why we only stayed here 1 night. We honestly just stayed here because we knew we were getting up early to hike the next morning. We were maybe here for 6hrs total.

Month of VisitJuly