Permits are required at most of the parks, and it is a good idea to inquire
well in advance if you want to get one. The County begins its permit cycle on
November 1st each year, for the year commencing at that time. Campers now may
purchase permits for any of the County's 10 campsites over the internet and
avoid a trip to the Parks and Recreation Dept. Campers may book a campsite, pay
for a permit via credit card, and print an actual copy of the permit thru the
state web site
http://www.ehawaii.gov/Hawaii_County/camping/exe/camp.cgi
Camping permits also may be obtained at Kona Community Aquatic Center, 7:45
am-4 pm, Mon. thru Fri.(excluding holidays), and at the county office in Hilo
and on a limited basis at:
Waimea Community Center
Hisaoka Gym in Kohala
Yano Hall in Captain Cook
Naalehu Club House
Pahala Community Center
Camping Permits -
To confirm reservations, State operated camping areas require a full payment
of the total cost of the camping no later than 2 weeks after a tentative
reservation is issued. For cabin reservations, a 50% deposit of the total cost
of the lodging is required. If the payment is not received within two weeks,
the reservation will be cancelled. For cabins, the remaining payment is due
upon or before issuance of the cabin key.
State Parks -
Camping and lodging (one cabin) within the fog belt of Kula forest. Extensive
trail system in the forest reserve, including through a forest reminiscent of
the conifer forests of the Pacific Northwest coast. Sweeping views of Central
and West Maui, Kaho'olawe, Moloka'i and Lana'i in clear weather. Pig and
seasonal bird hunting. Nights are generally cold; winter nights frequently
have below freezing temperatures. No campground showers.
Island RV - With over 1500 miles of
scenic byways, the big island offers beauty beyond belief. Take your time,
enjoy the scenery and spend as many nights as you'd like camped only a few
feet from our shores. You may also enjoy camping beneath the lush tropical
setting of waterfalls it offers. With an Island RV rental there's no long
return drives back to the same hotel.
Parks & Camping on
The Big Island - There are at least a dozen camp spots around the island,
ranging from primitive camp sites with no water to rustic little cabins with
housekeeping. Some places are pretty camper friendly, but you should check
around locally before counting on camping in a certain area.
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- Although Hawai’i is known as the BIG Island there are relatively few legal
campsites. Almost all camping on Hawai’i is in parks and most require permits.
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