Camp Mokuleia, near the northwestern coast of Oahu, is a fantastic spot for those looking to enjoy the beauty of Hawaii while camping. This place is set up for both large groups and smaller families, offering a mix of tent sites, cabins, and even glamping options right by the beach.

The campground boasts clean facilities, including bathrooms and showers, which visitors have praised for their upkeep. One camper mentioned, “The bathrooms and shower facilities were basic but very clean,” highlighting the attention to cleanliness that makes this place stand out. You’ll also find picnic tables at your site, perfect for meals or just hanging out.

If you’re into outdoor activities, you’re in luck. Camp Mokuleia is close to some of the best rock climbing spots in Hawaii, with over 60 climbing routes nearby. Plus, the beach is great for stand-up paddling, and you might even catch a glimpse of skydivers from the nearby company. As one reviewer noted, “The beach area was really nice and not crowded at all,” making it a perfect place to relax after a day of adventure.

With its friendly staff and beautiful surroundings, Camp Mokuleia is a solid choice for anyone looking to experience the natural beauty of Oahu. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, you’ll find plenty to enjoy in this slice of paradise.

Camp Mokuleia

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This campground is set up for anything from large groups (50+) to small families. There are cabins to rent out or places to pitch a tent. The water is pretty mellow (at least during the summer) and is great for stand up paddling. This is on the Northwestern tip of Oahu and is a must see. Across the street there is also a skydiving company, so throughout the day you will often times see parachuters appearing in the sky.

Great mellow beach area!

ive come here for a few years for Village Music Circle's annual Drum Circle Facilitation Training (23 years now).

The staff are super friendly and food is good.

They have a ropes course and it is across the street from a skydiving place.

cabins, yurts, camping, lodge, wifi, turtles

This campground is very close to the highest concentration of rock climbs in all of Hawaii! The Mokule'ia wall has over 60 climbs ranging from beginner to expert and includes trad, sport, and toprope routes. One of the other things we loved about this site is the proximity to Ka'ena Point! It feels like you're standing out in the ocean without anything around it's such a small point! One of favorite places we hung out at during our trip to Hawaii

Amazing spot if surfing and climbing!

This was my favorite campground I stayed at while on O'ahu! It was the least expensive, and felt the safest. I had a tent spot right by the beach. The bathrooms and shower facilities were basic but very clean and were nicer than some of the other campgrounds. The staff were super friendly and helpful. There were a few groups there using their building and ropes course facilities, which was fun to watch. The beach area was really nice and not crowded at all.

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I camped here in January 2021 during peak Covid closures when the campground was not yet re-opened for group camping. 

  

In 'normal' times this campground is mostly used for events and it's well set up for that. If you're independently camping, I recommend calling ahead and reserving one of the sites on the beach.  The sites are huge.

  

During covid they were only using every other site, and had installed a shower and sink at each one. The bathrooms are a walk away inside a yurt. We were assigned a bathroom for just our site and given a key for it. 

  

The property has a gate with a code that you can go in and out as you please, and the staff were really helpful and kind.

  

There is one large fire pit area to share, and we had a table at our site. You are not able to drive in your car, but it's only  a short walk, even to the furthest away sites.

  

We had the whole property to ourselves one night - but if you're visiting when events are operational, this might not be the case, so I recommend checking how busy they are when you call to reserve. 

  

They also have tent 'cabins' right on the beach which were pretty nice (but you still bring your own mats and bags).

  

For me, the greatest thing about this site is that it is located on the NW side of Oahu. In January, the winds were strongest from the East and we had to vacate our other campground when winds were up to 20MPH off the ocean.  This side of the island gave us a break from the wind.

  

It's a very short walk to "Lost Survivors Beach" (where they filmed the pilot of Lost) and a short and beautiful  drive to the state park and hike where the road deadends just a few miles past the campground.  For supplies, it's about 15 minutes back to Haliewa where there are tons of restaurants, food cards, groceries and a Longs Drug.

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