Best Cabin Camping near Nanakuli, HI

Several cabin camping options exist within driving distance of Nanakuli, Hawaii, providing varied accommodations for overnight stays. Camp Mokuleia on Oahu's northwestern shore offers beachfront cabins with basic amenities including showers, toilets, and drinking water. Bellows Field Beach Park features cabin rentals, though these are primarily available to military personnel and their families. The military-side cabins include "partial kitchen necessities, 2-3 bedrooms, and 1 bath," according to reviewer Leilani P. Kunia River Farm provides a more private cabin option with electric hookups, picnic tables, and basic toilet facilities. Most cabins include access to shared bathroom facilities, with Camp Mokuleia receiving particular praise for cleanliness: "The bathrooms and shower facilities were basic but very clean and were nicer than some of the other campgrounds," notes one visitor.

Reservations are essential for all cabin rentals in the area, with availability varying seasonally. Camp Mokuleia accommodates both individual travelers and large groups of 50+ people, making it suitable for family gatherings or organizational retreats. The property features a security gate with access code for guests. Bellows Field Beach Park operates with different access policies - "You need to be active or a veteran of the military to rent the cabins but the other side is set for civilians," explains reviewer Alan B. Pet policies vary by location, with some campgrounds allowing pets while others prohibit them entirely. According to one reviewer, "There are no dogs allowed on ANY Hawaii State Campground," though private facilities may have different rules.

Most cabin facilities provide basic furnishings but require guests to bring their own bedding, towels, and personal items. Camp Mokuleia's tent cabins are positioned right on the beach but require visitors to "bring your own mats and bags." Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations, with some offering partial kitchen setups and others providing only shared cooking areas. For supplies, Camp Mokuleia is approximately "15 minutes back to Haleiwa where there are tons of restaurants, food cards, groceries and a Longs Drug." Visitors should check with individual campgrounds regarding what amenities are provided and what items they need to bring for a comfortable stay.

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Cabin Reviews near Nanakuli, HI

20 Reviews of 4 Nanakuli 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 Nanakuli

Cabin camping options near Nanakuli, Hawaii include both military and civilian facilities across Oahu. Nanakuli sits on the leeward side of the island where annual rainfall averages only 20-30 inches compared to the 100+ inches on windward shores. This drier climate creates different camping conditions than other parts of the island, with more consistent weather patterns but requiring campers to plan for sun exposure.

What to do

Beach activities: At Camp Mokuleia, water conditions are typically calm during summer months. "The water is pretty mellow (at least during the summer) and is great for stand up paddling," notes reviewer Apryl E. The northwestern location provides a different water experience than Nanakuli's southern shore.

Adventure sports: Outdoor enthusiasts find unique opportunities near cabin accommodations. "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," shares Alan B. about Camp Mokuleia. Additionally, "across the street there is also a skydiving company, so throughout the day you will often times see parachuters appearing in the sky."

Hiking trails: Access to coastal trails provides day trip options from cabin bases. Stephanie Z. mentions Camp Mokuleia offers "a short and beautiful drive to the state park and hike where the road deadends just a few miles past the campground." This allows campers to experience dramatic shoreline terrain without long drives.

What campers like

Less crowded beaches: Bellows Field Beach Park offers more secluded beach access compared to tourist areas. "More of a local spot then tourist area," notes Noah L. Another reviewer, Nicholas L., specifically mentions the military side is "secluded and awesome."

Beach quality: The sand texture varies between locations. Sandy S. notes about Bellows, "The sand here is so fine, it will make its way in to your rent, no matter how tight you close it up." Emily W. adds that "the waves are perfect for buggie boarding and the beach is peaceful."

Shaded sites: Natural coverage provides relief from direct sun. Noah L. mentions Bellows has "good trees for shade so you don't get too hot," while Emily W. adds, "This spot has plenty of trees to set up a slack line and hammock to relax and play."

What you should know

Military access requirements: Camp Mokule'ia and Bellows have different reservation systems and access rules. For Bellows, Leilani P. clarifies, "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... You must be active or retired to enter and reserve these military sites."

Wind conditions: Weather patterns affect campsite selection. Stephanie Z. explains about Camp Mokuleia, "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."

Cabin facilities: Amenities vary significantly between locations. Brittany B. notes about Camp Mokuleia, "The bathrooms and shower facilities were basic but very clean and were nicer than some of the other campgrounds." During her stay, Stephanie Z. received "a bathroom for just our site and given a key for it."

Tips for camping with families

Activity options: Kunia River Farm cabins provide privacy while maintaining access to family activities. The picnic tables and electric hookups support family meals and device charging, while the central location allows for day trips to multiple beaches.

Beach conditions: Consider water safety when selecting locations. Stephen W. describes Bellows as "great for families, fisherman or divers," but Sandy S. cautions, "Beware the manawar here when it's in season. They line up all along the beach."

Group accommodations: Some facilities accommodate various group sizes. Apryl E. states Camp Mokuleia "is set up for anything from large groups (50+) to small families. There are cabins to rent out or places to pitch a tent."

Tips from RVers

Limited hookup options: Bellows Field Beach Park offers some of the only electric and water hookups for RVs near Nanakuli. The civilian side has fewer amenities than the military area, which includes sanitary dump facilities according to the campground features list.

Site access: Vehicle restrictions apply at some cabin locations. Stephanie Z. notes about Camp Mokuleia, "You are not able to drive in your car, but it's only a short walk, even to the furthest away sites." This requires planning for equipment transport.

Supply runs: Restocking supplies requires planning from cabin locations. Stephanie Z. mentions, "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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