Best Cabin Camping near Makakilo City, HI

Cabin rentals are available at several established campgrounds near Makakilo City, providing visitors with sheltered accommodations along Oahu's shores. Camp Mokuleia, located on the northwestern coast, offers cabin options with beach access. The facility includes various cabin types, some with electricity and shared bathroom facilities. "The staff are super friendly and food is good. They have a ropes course and it is across the street from a skydiving place," notes one visitor. Kunia River Farm also provides basic cabin accommodations with electric hookups, picnic tables, and toilets, though it lacks shower facilities and drinking water.

Military and civilian cabin options exist at Bellows Field Beach Park on the eastern shore. The military side features more developed cabins with partial kitchen facilities and multiple bedrooms, while civilian access is limited to specific areas. Reservations are essential for all cabin locations, especially during peak travel periods and weekends. According to feedback, "The cabins have partial kitchen necessities, 2-3 bedrooms, 1 bath. You must be active or retired to enter and reserve these military sites." Most cabins require verification of military status for access to premium facilities, particularly at Bellows Field.

Cabin amenities vary significantly across locations. Most provide basic furnishings and beds, but guests typically need to bring linens, towels, and personal items. Kitchen facilities range from fully equipped to minimal, with some locations offering only picnic tables outside. Camp Mokuleia includes shower facilities and toilets. Trash disposal is available at most sites. Nearby Haleiwa (15 minutes from Camp Mokuleia) provides access to restaurants, groceries, and supplies. Camp Mokuleia permits pets in certain cabin areas, while other locations maintain varying pet policies. During busy periods, especially holidays and weekends, early reservations are necessary to secure cabin accommodations.

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Cabin Reviews near Makakilo City, HI

20 Reviews of 4 Makakilo City Campgrounds


  • Stephanie Z.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 1, 2021

    Camp Mokuleia

    Super Clean and Incredibly Friendly

    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.

  • Emily W.
    Aug. 2, 2016

    Bellows Field Beach Park

    Oahu camping

    Camping in hawaii is special no matter the time and place. Bellows has been a favorite because the waves are perfect for buggie boarding and the beach is peaceful. This spot has plenty of trees to set up a slack line and hammock to relax and play.

  • YEN P.
    Sep. 5, 2016

    Bellows Field Beach Park

    White Sandy Beach of Military Paradise

    Oahu's famous east coast is lined with beautiful white sandy beaches, and Bellows is somewhat of a hidden gem. Why? Because you need to have military access to enjoy this beautiful beach park. Go for a short drive from Waikiki along the scenic southeast coast and keep going past Makapuu Lighthouse bend, and you'll see some of the most sea-green bluest waters ever. Keep going past Waimanalo Beach Park and you'll be at the entrance of Bellows. You can keep going on the long driveway in, but you'll need military access or sponsorship to get in.

  • Alan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 29, 2019

    Camp Mokuleia

    Amazing spot if surfing and climbing!

    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

  • L
    May. 25, 2018

    Bellows Field Beach Park

    Civilian and Military campground.

    There is actually both a civilian and military campground. The civilian side is for the true camping enthusiast. The military side has both campgrounds and cabins, with a mini golf course and a mini-mart. The cabins have partial ktchen necessities, 2-3 bedrooms 1 bath. You must be active or retired to enter and reserve these military sites.

  • S
    Aug. 29, 2016

    Bellows Field Beach Park

    Relaxing.

    Besides the loud music during the day which wasn't to bothersome because that campsite was at the end, it was a great stay. Only suggestion is to bring fly tape or fly traps. A screen tent would be a superb addition. Being close to the beach is awesome, great for families, fisherman or divers.

  • Alan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 29, 2019

    Bellows Field Beach Park

    Good base camp for Oahu

    You need to be active or a veteran of the military to rent the cabins but the other side is set for civilians. Amazing views with climbing nearby at Makapu'u point/lighthouse. This beach is good for relaxing but the beach just the the NW of Makapu'u is great if you're a decent surfer or bodyboarder.

  • Sandy S.
    Mar. 13, 2019

    Bellows Field Beach Park

    Military grounds

    Great cabins on ground, but you'll have to be military to rent. Civilians can tent camp on the opposite side. The sand here is so fine, it will make its way in to your rent, no matter how tight you close it up. Beware the manawar here when it's in season. They line up all along the beach..

  • Apryl E.
    Jul. 17, 2018

    Camp Mokuleia

    Great mellow beach area!

    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.


Guide to Makakilo City

Cabins near Makakilo City, Hawaii offer overnight accommodation options on the island of Oahu. Located approximately 20 miles northwest of Honolulu, these cabin facilities provide alternatives to traditional hotels or vacation rentals. Cabin facilities are situated along different coastal areas, with varying degrees of development and accessibility depending on reservation requirements and military status.

What to do

Skydiving adventures: Camp Mokuleia visitors can access skydiving facilities directly across the street from the campground. "Across the street there is also a skydiving company, so throughout the day you will often times see parachuters appearing in the sky," notes one camper at Camp Mokuleia.

Rock climbing excursions: The Mokuleia wall near the campground features over 60 climbing routes for various skill levels. A visitor explains, "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."

Beach activities: The Bellows Field Beach Park shoreline supports various water activities including kayaking and boogie boarding. A reviewer states, "Camping in hawaii is special no matter the time and place. Bellows has been a favorite because the waves are perfect for buggie boarding and the beach is peaceful."

Paddleboarding opportunities: The waters at Camp Mokuleia are calm during summer months, making them suitable for stand-up paddleboarding. According to a visitor, "The water is pretty mellow (at least during the summer) and is great for stand up paddling."

What campers like

Beach proximity: Bellows Field Beach Park cabins and camping areas provide direct beach access for swimming and water sports. A camper explains, "Being close to the beach is awesome, great for families, fisherman or divers."

Relative seclusion: The military section of Bellows Field offers more private accommodations. One visitor notes, "It's amazing go if you can. Especially the military side. Secluded and awesome."

Clean facilities: Camp Mokuleia maintains well-kept bathroom and shower facilities. A camper reports, "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."

Lower wind exposure: The northwest side of Oahu where Camp Mokule'ia is located provides protection from eastern winds. A reviewer explains, "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."

What you should know

Military access requirements: Sections of Bellows Field Beach Park require military credentials. A reviewer clarifies, "Oahu's famous east coast is lined with beautiful white sandy beaches, and Bellows is somewhat of a hidden gem. Why? Because you need to have military access to enjoy this beautiful beach park."

Sand management challenges: Fine sand at Bellows Field can be difficult to keep out of tents and equipment. One camper warns, "The sand here is so fine, it will make its way in to your rent, no matter how tight you close it up."

Seasonal marine hazards: Portuguese man-of-war jellyfish appear seasonally at certain beaches. A visitor cautions, "Beware the manawar here when it's in season. They line up all along the beach."

Walking distance to sites: At some campgrounds, vehicle access to individual sites is limited. A camper notes, "You are not able to drive in your car, but it's only a short walk, even to the furthest away sites."

Tips for camping with families

Group accommodations: Camp Mokuleia accommodates various group sizes with flexible camping options. A visitor mentions, "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."

Beach safety awareness: Families should monitor water conditions and potential hazards at oceanfront sites. A regular visitor advises bringing "fly tape or fly traps. A screen tent would be a superb addition."

Designated bathroom facilities: Some campgrounds assign specific bathroom facilities to individual sites. One camper explains, "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."

Activity options: Kunia River Farm and other facilities offer various recreational activities for children. Nearby Camp Mokuleia features "a ropes course and it is across the street from a skydiving place."

Tips from RVers

Limited hookup availability: Electric hookups are available at Kunia River Farm but water hookups are not provided. The facility has toilets and trash disposal but lacks shower facilities.

Access road conditions: The roads approaching some campgrounds narrow significantly. The northwest drive to Camp Mokuleia is described as "a short and beautiful drive to the state park and hike where the road deadends just a few miles past the campground."

Supply runs: Stock up on provisions before arriving at remote cabin locations. A visitor recommends, "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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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Makakilo City, HI is Bellows Field Beach Park with a 4.4-star rating from 15 reviews.

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