Camp Olowalu
Rooftop tents welcomeThe operator explicitly welcomes rooftop tents and vans. Book a car-camping space. No hookups at the vehicle space.
Operator information ↗Find your place
under the stars.
Coastal camper-truck stays, forest campgrounds, volunteer camping and hike-in crater destinations. Compare the setting before planning your route.
See all locations on the map ↗Waiʻānapanapa State Park
Camper-tent camping · Vehicle permitCamper-tent camping requires the vehicle-camping permit, rather than a regular ground-tent permit. Reserve before arrival.
Operator information ↗Hosmer Grove Campground
Tent campground · Uneven parkingTent camping in a cool forest setting. Rooftop camping is not prohibited, but parking is not flat—an important consideration for sleeping in a rooftop tent. Reserve ahead and pack for cold and rain.
Operator information ↗Kīpahulu Campground
Rooftop-tent camping · CoastRooftop-tent camping is suitable here. Reserve a drive-in site in advance. Bring drinking water; no showers or hookups.
Operator information ↗Keʻanae Uka
Rooftop tents & campervansCoastal camping with rooftop-tent and campervan options. Reserve directly with the operator.
Operator information ↗Waiheʻe Coastal Dunes & Wetlands Refuge
Rooftop tents · No-cost volunteer campingComplete a volunteer day before reserving through the HILT camping program. Camping is at no cost once the volunteer work is completed. Rooftop tents are suitable. Arrange the volunteer day and reservation ahead of time; this stay takes substantial preparation.
Operator information ↗Papalaua Wayside Park · Thousand Peaks
Camper trucks welcome · County campgroundCounty-run camping at Thousand Peaks. Camper trucks are suitable. The campground is not actively managed on site. Plan to be self-sufficient.
Nuʻu Bay Refuge
Rooftop tents · No-cost volunteer campingComplete a volunteer day before reserving through the HILT camping program. Camping is at no cost once the volunteer work is completed. Rooftop tents are suitable. Arrange the volunteer day and reservation ahead of time; this stay takes substantial preparation.
Operator information ↗Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area
Closed · check park noticesDLNR currently lists the camping areas and cabins as closed until further notice. Check official updates before planning a visit.
Operator information ↗Hōlua Wilderness Campsites
Hike-in tent campingBackcountry tent sites reached on foot. Reserve through the park’s wilderness camping program; camping trucks cannot reach the crater sites.
Operator information ↗Palikū Wilderness Campsites
Hike-in tent campingRemote backcountry tent sites reached on foot. Reservations and appropriate hiking preparation are required.
Operator information ↗Hōlua Cabin
Hike-in wilderness cabinRustic wilderness cabin reached on foot. Cabin reservations are separate from tent camping reservations. No vehicle access.
Operator information ↗Kapalaoa Cabin
Hike-in wilderness cabinRustic wilderness cabin reached on foot. Cabin reservations are separate from tent camping reservations. No vehicle access.
Operator information ↗Palikū Cabin
Hike-in wilderness cabinRustic wilderness cabin reached on foot. Cabin reservations are separate from tent camping reservations. No vehicle access.
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