Lydgate State Park Campground, near Lihue, Hawaii, is a vibrant spot that offers a unique blend of beachside camping and family-friendly amenities. With established sites that come with picnic tables, it’s a great place to kick back and enjoy the ocean breeze while soaking in the beautiful surroundings.

The campground is known for its proximity to a stunning beach, where you can often spot sea turtles swimming nearby. Visitors rave about the massive playground that keeps kids entertained, along with walking paths that wind through the area, making it easy to explore the natural beauty around you. One camper noted, “The beach is mellow year-round, and there’s an enclosed swimming area that’s perfect for kids.”

Facilities here are well-maintained, with clean bathrooms and showers just a short walk from the sites. Campers appreciate the cleanliness and the chance to stargaze at night, despite being close to a popular beach. Just keep in mind that the sites are fairly close together, which adds to the lively atmosphere. 

If you’re looking for a fun family getaway, Lydgate State Park Campground is a solid choice. With the beach at your doorstep and plenty of activities for the kids, you’ll find it hard to leave this slice of paradise.

Lydgate State Park Campground

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This park is very well maintained. The sites are close together and each gets a picnic table. I liken these kinds of sites as outdoor motels with a tent square and table and a neighbor within 15ft. First time campers would find solace in the cleanliness and beautiful scenery. There are bathrooms and indoor showers within walking distance of all sites. The campsites are south of a well visited beach in the area. I liked this site - as it was clean, maintained and $3/person/night for non-residents. There is little light pollution - even though the airport is near. We still saw many stars and planets and explored the beach at night. The water feels great and some people were fishing. Keep in mind since the beach is well visited and easy to get to, many people have parties at the campsites and don’t quite care about campsite reservations. That being said all parties were over shortly after sundown. The biggest complaint I had was the chickens - which you will not get away from on Kauai. So bring ear plugs if you want to sleep in. The town of kapa’a is a 5 min drive north and if you really can’t stand the site - which I doubt- there’s a Hilton right up the street.
visited in June - it rained at night.


Clean and quaint beach camping

The beach is on the east side of Kauai, right outside of Kapaa. Its a pretty mellow beach year round, but the tide can get a little choppy in some months. There's an inclosed swimming area made by a rock wall that keeps the waves mellow and safe for kids. There is also a GINORMOUS playground right next to the beach that you can drive up to. This beach is a local favorite.

HUGE playground!

This is the most developed of the campgrounds on Kauai. Camping pads are established, numbered and in very close proximity to each other. The beach front sites are beautiful. Lydia en closes Tuesday at ten through Thursday at noon. Try to get sites close to the beach for good hammock trees, proximity to the ocean and just sheer enjoyment. There is dispersed camping behind the organized campground but it’s a bit sketchy. A really fun playground for the kiddos and some wonderful walking paths within and throughout the campground.

Developed East Shore Beach Camp 

We saw sea turtles at this beach. It was ok as far as camping. Everyone is pretty close together and tourists are always walking around and close by you. I wouldn’t say it’s ideal but it’s an experience.  

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