Hawaii's pet-friendly campgrounds span tent sites, cabins, RV sites, and more across multiple islands, giving travelers with pets several concrete options to choose from. Nāmakanipaio Campground in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park accommodates pets in both tent and cabin camping areas, with amenities including picnic tables, fire pits, drinking water, and flush toilets. Camp Olowalu in Lahaina offers additional accommodations including RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options where pets are welcome, featuring clean shared bathrooms with flush toilets, running water, and shower facilities. Hosmer Grove Campground at Haleakalā National Park also allows pets at their drive-in and walk-in tent sites, though campers report the area can be chilly and windy during winter months. The data indicates these parks prohibit alcohol, with one review noting temperatures can drop significantly at higher elevation sites.
Pet owners should note several practical considerations when camping in Hawaii. Bellows Field Beach Park has contradictory information regarding their pet policy, with one reviewer claiming no dogs are allowed at any Hawaii State campgrounds despite the official designation as pet-friendly. At Kīpahulu Campground, pets are permitted in the first-come, first-served sites featuring grills and picnic tables, though drinking water is only available at the visitor center. Sand Island State Recreation Area offers pet-friendly camping with amenities like showers, toilets, and water, situated close to Honolulu but in an industrial area with limited nearby services. Reviews indicate the beach may not be ideal for swimming but works well for families with small children and sometimes offers good surfing opportunities when swells are favorable.
$24 - $1600 / night
"Like most camping in Hawaii, bring your earplugs for the roosters."
"To look up at the stars and trees and smell the fresh air while showering outside in an enclosed area was incredible. The beach is underaverage in my opinion (not the typical Hawaii experience)."
"Nearby trails through beautiful forests and with jaw-dropping views. Wake up early for the sunrise and pre-dawn birdsong."
"* The campground is at the entrance to the Haleakalā National Park, allowing you to wake up and explore as opposed to make an early drive a couple miles up a windy road if you were doing a longer hike"
"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."
"Very quiet location with nearby access to incredible hiking. The higher altitude kept the temperatures in the low 60's and perfect for sleeping. Not very many campers so it was a peaceful evening."
"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."
"Because you need to have military access to enjoy this beautiful beach park."
$3 / night
"campground as much as I loved staying at Anini Beach. absolutely breathtaking. the reef goes on for miles. the waves are safe for little ones, and we saw countless fish, turtles and whales in the distance"
"We absolutely LOVED that we could camp as close to the ocean as we were able to, especially on such a beautiful bay. This was also a wonderful bay to swim in. "
$3 / night
"This was one of my favorite places to visit because it was very close to the Napali Coast which has so much hiking. That is actually one of the reasons we decided to stay here."
"Camping here was incredible, right on the coast and close to the trails to beat the crowds. I will camp here again."
"There is no fee to camp here for up to 3 days as long as you've paid the Haleakala NP entrance fee --which of course everyone who makes it to the end of the Hana highway does anyway!"
"Camp sites are located all along the lollipop of the road that leads into the campground as well as some more spots along the shore."
"The showers are "cold", which in Hawaii, means room temperature, so after the initial shock, it actually becomes quite comfortable."
"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"
"This campground is very close to the highest concentration of rock climbs in all of Hawaii!"
"The bathrooms are a walk away inside a yurt. We were assigned a bathroom for just our site and given a key for it. "
LegendWow! What a gem. These two yurts are beautifully furnished and located in a such a special place, surrounded by lava rocks with a direct view of the ocean across the horizon. Everything was clean and tastefully decorated. The yurts offered everything, including king size beds, board games, tons of local guidebooks, yoga matts, robes, tea, coffee, and kitchen ware. John was a lovely host, incredibly welcoming and down to earth.
LegendIf you are eligible to stay at this camp through military affiliation or military family member, it’s an amazing opportunity. We saw these incredible orange glow out our windows at night from the lava flows during the day. We could watch the live WebCams and if there was eruption activity in the caldera, the cabins are only a 10 minute walk away from the room. Cabins stayed warm enough even though it got cooler at night in January. Great facilities on the grounds, including restaurant, small grocery store, national park store, and more.
ScoutWe stayed at Kumu's Camp for our Prince and Princess Camp this summer. The kids loved it and didn't want to go home!
ScoutI am a local, this is not a good place to camp due to large number of homeless and drug users.
TravelerWe camped at site 20, which was large and secluded. The sea was beautiful day and night. The restroom was about 10 minutes walk or 3 minutes drive. There was no shower facilities.
The campsite was close to the Pipiwai Trail. We had a great hike in the morning along scenic bamboo forests to the Waimoku Falls.
Important note for car campers: sites 18-20 are only accessible on foot and won't accommodate car campers. For the best experience, try to reserve sites 16-17, though sites 1-15 all allow car camping as well.
ScoutYou definitely should avoid this place. The shower is a garden hose on the floor, the place was dirty and not welcoming AT ALL. Moreover the owner asked for money, saying that I broke the entrance... not worth the money!
GuideI’ve backpacked it 7 times and have ran the trail 3 times. Plenty of camp sites for tents or hammocks. Careful camping on the beach as waves can rise overnight. Beautiful waterfall flows down to the beach .
TravelerStayed for five nights and loved it. A beautiful beach. It’s a locals area for sure, people drive on the beach a bit. Bungalow 7 was more in the jungle with lizards running and insects buzzing; it was also fairly connected to another unit by its deck- might not feel private if you didn’t know the other party. Bungalow 2 was beautiful! Right on the beach with the breeze. The bungalows have sweet outdoor showers, which was amazing as it was hot when we were there.
Saw many folks with rented trucks with tents on top. And just regular tenters/vanners as well. Free am coffee in a short window with cute cats.
GuideThe beach itself is totally covered in lava rock. Cool to see the 2018 glow up close but it’s turned this into a rocky beach. If you want to sunbath I guess it would still be good, but when we were there the water looked too rough to swim and there wasn’t any sand, just rock. There was a lifeguard on duty though so I guess you technically are allowed to swim.
The hot springs were great though! I recommend going to the one back in the woods! They’re heated by the magma deep in the ground and are pretty hot! Worth the visit just for these!
No camping at all though. They still have it completely shut down.
Discovering pet-friendly camping spots in Hawaii allows you to enjoy the stunning landscapes while bringing your furry friends along for the adventure. Here are some great options for camping with pets in this tropical paradise.
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