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Dispersed Camping

Whittington Beach Park

Whittington Beach Park is located near Naalehu, HI, and features coastal terrain with access to the ocean. Temperatures typically range from 65°F to 85°F throughout the year. Nearby attractions include the Punalu'u Black Sand Beach and the Ka'u Coffee Mill, offering opportunities for exploration and local experiences.

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Location

Whittington Beach Park is located in Hawaii

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Hilo, drive on Hwy. 11 south past Pahala, watching for the sign to the park on the left. The sign is small and comes up suddenly, so keep a close lookout. From Kona, drive south on Hwy. 11 south past Naalehu, watching for the sign on the right. The sign is small and comes up suddenly, so keep a close lookout.

Coordinates

19.08963949 N
155.54916618 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
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Toilets

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed Jul. 29, 2018

So beautiful

This beach park offers so many activities, views, and great places to eat. This is one of my families favorite places to visit when coming to Hawaii. It is a drive from the big island, but definitely worth it. We stayed here 1 night before heading back to the big island. So glad we decided to make the trip. Its located on the south side of the big island, in the Ka'u District. One incredible thing about this beach and camping here is you get the best views of the ocean. It honestly doesnt get any better than that. We also enjoyed snorkeling here, too. I would highly recommend that. We also did a diving tour, which is one of the reasons we decided to come to this part of the island. The diving was incredible, highly recommend. We saw a shark, so many turtles, and lots of fish. One great thing about the park is there is no cost to come, which is awesome! We were warned, however, that the locals dont really take too kindly to people staying here. Not sure why, but everyone warned us. We camped in a spot that was hidden, so we didnt have any troubles. Just FYI before you plan to come here or stay long. Again, we stayed only 1 night and honestly were only in our camping spot for maybe 6hrs total. Just to sleep.

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  • Review photo of Whittington Beach Park by Sasha W., July 29, 2018
  • Review photo of Whittington Beach Park by Sasha W., July 29, 2018
  • Review photo of Whittington Beach Park by Sasha W., July 29, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Whittington Beach Park have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Whittington Beach Park does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Whittington Beach Park?

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