Lucy Wright Beach Park, near Waimea-Kauai, Hawaii, is a unique spot that offers a mix of beach vibes and outdoor activities. While it’s not your typical campground, it provides a place for those looking to enjoy the sun and surf, with picnic tables and drinking water available for convenience.

The beach is a popular hangout, especially after a morning hike on the nearby Sleeping Giant trail, which is a must-do for stunning views of Kauai. Visitors have enjoyed the calm waters and the chance to grab a delicious snow cone from a nearby stand after a day of exploring. One camper mentioned, “We enjoyed this beach. It was clean, busy, and calm waters.”

However, keep in mind that the facilities may not be up to par for everyone. Some have pointed out that the bathrooms could use some TLC, and the area can get a bit crowded, especially during peak times. If you’re planning to camp here, arriving early is a good strategy to snag a decent spot.

Lucy Wright Beach Park is also a great base for those looking to explore the natural beauty of Waimea Canyon. Just remember to secure your permit ahead of time if you plan to stay overnight. Whether you're here for a quick day trip or a night under the stars, this location has its charm and offers a taste of Kauai's stunning landscape.

Lucy Wright Beach Park campground closes each Monday at 10AM for maintenance and reopens at 12PM each Tuesday.

Lucy Wright Beach Park

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beside a highway in a park. facilities aren't great. Much nicer camping available on island

Noisy, beside highway

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.

Nothing special, but only stayed 1 night

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.

A Softball Field

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! 

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