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Best Cabin Camping near Makakilo, HI

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Cabin accommodations on Oahu's shores offer several options near Makakilo. Camp Mokuleia provides beachfront cabins with direct beach access on the northwestern coast. The property features shared fire pit areas, bathroom facilities in yurt structures, and tent cabins positioned along the shoreline. Shower and bathroom facilities are clean and well-maintained. Kunia River Farm offers a single cabin accommodation with electric hookups, picnic tables, and basic toilet facilities. "This was my favorite campground I stayed at while on O'ahu! The bathrooms and shower facilities were basic but very clean and were nicer than some of the other campgrounds."

Rustic and military-affiliated cabin options exist, with varying accessibility restrictions. Bellows Field Beach Park features cabins with partial kitchen facilities and multiple bedrooms, though military ID is required for some accommodations. "There is actually both a civilian and military campground. The military side has both campgrounds and cabins, with a mini golf course and a mini-mart. The cabins have partial kitchen necessities, 2-3 bedrooms, 1 bath." Reservations are essential, particularly for beachfront locations. Camp Mokuleia can accommodate everything from large groups to small families with flexible cabin layouts, while military-restricted cabins at Bellows must be booked well in advance.

Most cabins require guests to bring their own bedding, towels, and personal items. Cooking facilities vary between properties - Camp Mokuleia provides communal areas while some Bellows Field cabins include partial kitchen amenities. The location of these cabins provides excellent access to natural attractions. Camp Mokuleia sits near Ka'ena Point and the Mokule'ia climbing wall, which features over 60 climbing routes. Bellows Field is positioned on Waimanalo Beach with exceptional swimming conditions and proximity to Kailua for supplies. According to one visitor, "The cabins are large and that makes it nice, because sometimes it can get crowded. There is plenty of shade too!"

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20 Reviews of 4 Makakilo 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

Cabin accommodations near Makakilo, Hawaii provide overnight options across Oahu's diverse landscapes. Cabin rentals range from beachfront structures to rural farm settings, with varying availability depending on military status and advance reservation requirements. Winter visitors benefit from more protected conditions at northwestern locations like Camp Mokule'ia, where eastern winds have less impact during Hawaii's windier months.

What to do

Climbing adventures: Camp Mokule'ia sits near Hawaii's largest concentration of rock climbing routes. The nearby Mokule'ia wall features "over 60 climbs ranging from beginner to expert and includes trad, sport, and toprope routes," according to visitor Alan B. This makes it an excellent basecamp for climbing enthusiasts.

Beach activities: Bellows Field Beach Park offers excellent water conditions for water sports. "The waves are perfect for buggie boarding and the beach is peaceful," notes Emily W. The fine white sand and clear waters create ideal conditions for swimming and paddling.

Skydiving opportunities: Several cabin locations provide convenient access to aerial adventures. Camp Mokule'ia is "across the street from a skydiving company, so throughout the day you will often times see parachuters appearing in the sky," reports Apryl E., making it possible to combine cabin stays with aerial adventures.

What campers like

Secluded beaches: Bellows Field Beach Park offers less crowded shorelines compared to tourist areas. Noah L. describes it as "more of a local spot than tourist area" with "good trees for shade so you don't get too hot." The military section is particularly noted for privacy, with Nicholas L. stating it's "secluded and awesome."

Clean facilities: Camp Mokule'ia maintains well-kept amenities that surpass other local options. Brittany B. mentions "the bathrooms and shower facilities were basic but very clean and were nicer than some of the other campgrounds." During certain periods, the camp assigns specific bathroom facilities to individual sites.

Natural shade: Multiple cabin locations feature tree cover that provides relief from the Hawaiian sun. At Bellows, Stephen W. notes it's "great for families, fisherman or divers" with ample shade. The surrounding trees also create opportunities for additional recreation, as Emily W. mentions there are "plenty of trees to set up a slack line and hammock to relax and play."

What you should know

Military access requirements: Access to certain cabins requires proper credentials. At Bellows Field Beach Park, Leilani P. clarifies "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... You must be active or retired to enter and reserve these military sites."

Environmental considerations: The fine sand at beach locations presents practical challenges. Sandy S. warns that at Bellows, "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 also affect swimming conditions, with Sandy adding "Beware the manawar here when it's in season. They line up all along the beach."

Facility variations: Cabin amenities differ significantly between locations. Kunia River Farm offers electric hookups with basic toilet facilities, while Camp Mokule'ia provides more extensive infrastructure including yurt bathrooms. During restricted operation periods, Stephanie Z. notes Camp Mokule'ia "installed a shower and sink at each [site]" with bathrooms located "inside a yurt."

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