Best Glamping in Hawaii

Hawaii is known for its beautiful beaches, stunning views of Diamond Head, and relaxed way of life. But one thing that is often overlooked by visitors (and really shouldn’t be!) is the amazing experience of camping in Hawaii.

The Hawaiian Islands are made up of eight main islands, including Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, Kahoolawe, Lanai, Molokai, Kauai and Niihau. Each one offers unique camping experiences and different activities.

Oahu, home to the city of Honolulu, and the most populated island, offers a unique blend of city comforts and tropical vibes. The southernmost coast is where you’ll find popular tourist destinations like Diamond Head, Waikiki Beach, and Hanauma Bay. Due to the number of people that live on this part of the island, there are limited camping areas, but just a short drive makes a big difference.

On Oahu’s Windward coast, expect stunning views of the Ko’olau mountains and the turquoise waters of Lanikai and Kailua. Bellows is a great camping spot right on the beach away from the bustle of Honolulu, and only a few minutes drive from the popular Maunawili hike trailhead. Permits are required to go camping in Hawaii, and sites usually book up in advance, so be sure to call a few weeks ahead if you want to get a spot.

If relaxing in nature and getting away from the crowd is what you’re after, Keaiwa Heiau State Recreation Area, located inland near Aiea, provides visitors with lush forest views, and is the site of a former temple of Hawaiian healing. It is also near the trailhead for the Aiea Loop Trail, a popular 4.5 mile hike with stunning mountain vistas, and is just a short drive away from Pearl Harbor.

The Big Island, the largest of the Hawaiian islands and known for its diverse landscape and constantly flowing lava, is another great option if you are looking to do some camping in Hawaii. Camping permits are available for Punalu’u, Hawaii’s famous black sand beach, which has a reputation for great snorkeling and fishing and for sea turtle sightings. You can also snag one of 16 campsites in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Sites are available on a first come, first served basis, and although it’s a little more rustic (there are restrooms but no showers), it’s probably worth it to be able to camp at “one of the most unique campsites to visit in the world”.

Whether you’re camping in Hawaii for the first time, or just looking for a new favorite spot, The Dyrt has you covered.

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Best Glamping Sites in Hawaii (18)

1. Camp Olowalu
18 Reviews
Lahaina, HI
Website
+1 (808) 661-4303
$24 - $1600 / night
"Some of the sites seemed close together but we stayed at the end and had good privacy with the trade off of a long trip to the bathrooms. The shared bathrooms are great!"

"The tent sites are amazing, though perhaps spaced a little close together between the main camp and the shoreline, but with beach access so close, and the surrounding environment so beautiful it’s easy"
2. Waiʻanapanapa State Park Campground
18 Reviews
Haleakala National Park, HI
Website
+1 (808) 984-8109
$12 - $90 / night
"We had great space with one family in the bedroom (2 bunk beds) and the other using the bunk bed in the living space. "

"Cabins: We stayed in a cabin, which are usually two-night minimum, but we planned our trip around a 1-night only availability to get around this rule (~$100/night)."

3. Nāmakanipaio Campground — Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
17 Reviews
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI
Website
+1 (808) 967-7321
"And if anyone knows rain in Hawaii is HARD - so make sure you are prepared if you decide to camp in Hawaii.

This is a great way to be close to the volcano park to get an early start."

"At the end of the drive there is parking for about 4 vehicles and a very clean and nice structure housing a pit toilet with paper. No running water, no fires allowed. Camping stoves ok."
4. Bellows Field Beach Park
15 Reviews
Kaneohe, HI
Website
+1 (808) 523-4525
"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."

"Secluded and awesome."

5. Anahola Beach Park
8 Reviews
Kapa‘a, HI
Website
+1 (808) 241-6660
"You can drive up to your camping spot and be right on the ocean. I loved it. Bathrooms were clean and close by, beach was lovely. Will def visit again"

"Kumu Camp is a homestead with tentalos which are basically framing with canvas over and beds with an outdoor shower."
6. Sand Island State Recreation Area
8 Reviews
Honolulu, HI
Website
+1 (808) 587-0300
"There are showers and bathrooms with beach access, but I prefer to go to other beaches to swim."

7. Camp Mokuleia
5 Reviews
Waianae, HI
Website
"The bathrooms are a walk away inside a yurt. We were assigned a bathroom for just our site and given a key for it. "

"This campground is very close to the highest concentration of rock climbs in all of Hawaii!"
8. Kumu Camp
3 Reviews
Kapa‘a, HI
Website
+1 (808) 378-4146
$15 - $210 / night
"They have electric plugs in the common area but I found it to be slow. Love the beach. There are stray cats and neighborhood dogs roaming around."

"It’s a locals area for sure, people drive on the beach a bit."

9. Pālāʻau State Park Campground
2 Reviews
Lahaina, HI
Website
+1 (808) 984-8109
"There is no park entrance fee but there is a cost to some. The views here are amazing and Molokai is a very uninhabited island, so this place is very peaceful."
10. Bellows Air Force Station
3 Reviews
Kaneohe, HI
Website
$27 - $169 / night
"There is a shopet with is walking distance of every site as well as a gas station, mini golf, a driving range, 3 hiking trails, 1 walking path, a small bar, and a stabucks."

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Valerie S.
Ranger
Apr. 4, 2023
Camp Olowalu
Relaxing and clean camping spot!
Our first time here we tent camped. Some of the sites seemed close together but we stayed at the end and had good privacy with the trade off of a long trip to the bathrooms. The shared bathrooms are great! Clean, flush toilets, and running water. Showers and dishwashing stations also a plus. Free coffee for early risers. You can see the beach from a few campsites. Like most camping in Hawaii, bring your earplugs for the roosters.
Emily W.
Guide
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.
Christy K.
Ranger
Jul. 25, 2015
Nāmakanipaio Campground — Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Nice grassy open area and very clean
We stayed here Thanksgiving night prior to spending a day in Volcanoes national park. Given the holiday, everything was closed in town so make sure you bring some food and supplies. It was also pretty quiet and felt very safe.

In the middle of the night we woke up to RAIN! And if anyone knows rain in Hawaii is HARD - so make sure you are prepared if you decide to camp in Hawaii.

This is a great way to be close to the volcano park to get an early start.

There is a paystation on site and restrooms, firepits and picnic tables.
Shari G.
Legend
Apr. 27, 2022
Camp Olowalu
Gorgeous but NOISY!
The outdoor showers at Camp Olowalu resort are worth the stay in and of themselves. They are works of art, frankly. The tent sites are amazing, though perhaps spaced a little close together between the main camp and the shoreline, but with beach access so close, and the surrounding environment so beautiful it’s easy to forget. The glamping tents, complete with fresh pineapple upon arrival, are something to behold.

However, we stayed in the camper van area, and while there was plenty of room and a nice picnic table, but it was exactly like camping on the perimeter of a large parking lot. Since all the tent sites are walk-in, those guests frequently return to their vehicles to retrieve belongings, luggage, or drive off to a restaurant at all hours. We found it to be noisy and distracting.

The location for the camp is beautiful, and it is close to the busy road on the west side of Maui. Between 12am and 5am were the only hours that things seemed to die down– this isn’t the campground’s fault of course, just be aware of this. Then, about 5am, the feral roosters chime in to have their say, and the traffic begins. Long story short...bring earplugs!

Right across the main road you’ll find a huge fruit stand market with lots of options, and within a few short miles there are dozens of restaurant options, and grocery stores. This part of the island is heavily residential so there are many services which cater to the locals. The camp store has a few touristy items for sale, ice, sunscreen, firewood and marshmallows in case you forget these.
Stephanie Z.
Legend
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.
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Valerie S.
Ranger
Apr. 4, 2023
Waiʻanapanapa State Park Campground
Cabin rental. Great space!
Two families, total of five people reserved a cabin. We had great space with one family in the bedroom (2 bunk beds) and the other using the bunk bed in the living space. Unfortunately in the February rain we didn’t use the outdoor living space (covered deck) with picnic table as much as we would have liked but the kitchen had a long folding table that gives room for cooking, eating, and games. A couch or other seating would have been nice. It was very nice to have a full bathroom with hot water we showers. You do need to bring your own kitchen wares, bedding and towels.

The state park is beautiful to explore. Definitely recommend an overnight stay over a day rip. The reservation is two night minimum unless there is a single day available. A few of the cabins stayed empty despite full reservations prior so might be worth keeping an eye out for cancellations!
Kristen P.
Scout
Jun. 16, 2018
Nāmakanipaio Campground — Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
10 miles from anything you are used to (except a bathroom 😂)
This camping site is great! It’s 10 miles inside the volcanos national park. At the end of the drive there is parking for about 4 vehicles and a very clean and nice structure housing a pit toilet with paper. No running water, no fires allowed. Camping stoves ok. There are I believe 10-12 sites some right off the lot some farther out ours was up over a hill so you could not see any other sites or the lot from our location. There was a picnic table in each site. You pay at the gate (we got the year pass) and then $10 a night you put it in the bash box on site and put the receipt at your site if you happen to love for the day. We both tent camped and put up hammocks. You are in the shadow of Laura loa volcano and when we went you could see the glow of the main crater from our site however with the recent activity I am pretty sure the level may be too low now.

We hikes for a half hour towards the crater glow in the night to get to a ridge to look out over the valley. The moon was bright enough you didn’t need flashlights. It’s very windy at night and the temp drops. I had a sleep mat in my hammock and slept in sweats with a blanket and Summer sleeping bag. Our hammocks were swaying in the wind all night.

One of the best sites was the moon setting behind Mauna Loa just before sunrise and then watchingbehr sure from purple to pink to red as the sun came up from behind us and cast colors on her. A few miles farther on the drive you will reach a dead end with a pavilion and an incredible view of the Pacific.

Its close enough to hilo we left our site for the day and went to the hilo parks to swim than did all of the volcano park activities in the early evening.
Catherine N.
Traveler
Nov. 11, 2022
Anahola Beach Park
Loved this camp ground
I was only able to get a two day permit and this place was my fav. You can drive up to your camping spot and be right on the ocean. I loved it. Bathrooms were clean and close by, beach was lovely. Will def visit again
Aubrey G.
Guide
Jan. 25, 2022
Arnotts Lodge and Hiking Adventures
Centrally located in Hilo, city camping!
Surprisingly there are few places to camp on this side of the island. Unless you have a car it's almost impossible to get to them with your luggage. Hot showers, wifi, and plenty of common areas for eating, relaxing, etc. Children under 7 not allowed. No stores or restaurants in walking distance. So many birds and other loud creatures singing all night long. Overall a great stop but not quite what we were looking for.