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Big Island Hawaii Camping

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

Big Island Hawaii Camping

Parks and Recreation - Camping Permits and State Parks.

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.

GB Adventures-What better way to experience the secret beauty of the Big Island of Hawaii than touring in your own VW Westfalia Camper Bus!

You Tube Video - Report from campsite