Established Camping
Papalaua Wayside Park
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from January 20, 2023 through January 7, 2024.
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from January 20, 2023 through January 7, 2024.
About This Campground
Municipal
Location
Papalaua Wayside Park is located in Hawaii
Coordinates
20.80155022862627 N
156.59093883882957 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol

Exposed but pretty nice
You don’t need a permit right now which is nice. My friends and I came in late and were still able to find a spot, we parked next to the port-a-potty’s and some guys came around 3 am to grab the trash and spooked us, so avoid that if possible. Thorns on the ground, so wear shoes. Really close to…
Worth Some Hassle
We opted for van camping so we were close to the road so it was noisier than if we’d been closer to the beach. Due to rain and needing to drive around other vehicles, the site was hard to get in and out of but we really enjoyed the location and ease.

Pass on this Wayside “campground”
Infested with kiave (extreme thorn plants). Difficult to get in and out of because it’s literally ten feet off a major highway. No fire access. No water access. Getting permits are a huge pain. Checking happened only once and it was in the middle of the night which is terrifying for a woman solo…
Location
Papalaua Wayside Park is located in Hawaii
Coordinates
20.80155022862627 N
156.59093883882957 W