Mālaekahana State Recreation Area
Laura H.
Reviewed May. 20, 2021

Best campground on North Shore Oahu

One of the best campgrounds on Oahu because it is private and very well maintained! There are day use parking areas for people to use the beach but the campsites themselves are blocked off by a gate with a keypad entry so there aren't random cars driving by your campsite ever. Initially I was bummed I didn't get a beach front campsite, ours was only a 30 second walk to the beach. But because it's the windward side, it was sooo windy and we really appreciated our campsite set a little farther back from the beach and protected by trees. I personally think we chose the site well because of all the trees. Almost all the Area 1 sites have lots of trees to set up hammocks and for the much appreciated shade from the sun. Each campsite has a picnic table and a firepit. 

The bathrooms have flush toilets and are very clean! Bring your own roll of TP to share. There are outdoor beach showers and outdoor sinks throughout the campground to get water, wash dishes and brush your teeth. So convenient. There are actually several options for camping.. Drive up tent sites, vehicle campsites for vans, hales or houses that sleep 4 with no electricity for $58 and larger suite hales or cabins that have electricity and their own bathroom inside for around $120. The beach is really nice white sand though a bit windy and they have surf board rentals and some small surf breaks. The camp store is convenient for ice or marshmallows or any small needs. Lots of fun things to do and see nearby. Overall a wonderful time camping here!

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  • Short video showing the picnic table, firepit and general tent campsite.
  • Review photo of Mālaekahana State Recreation Area by Laura H., May 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Mālaekahana State Recreation Area by Laura H., May 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Mālaekahana State Recreation Area by Laura H., May 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Mālaekahana State Recreation Area by Laura H., May 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Mālaekahana State Recreation Area by Laura H., May 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Mālaekahana State Recreation Area by Laura H., May 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Mālaekahana State Recreation Area by Laura H., May 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Mālaekahana State Recreation Area by Laura H., May 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Mālaekahana State Recreation Area by Laura H., May 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Mālaekahana State Recreation Area by Laura H., May 20, 2021