Keely S.recommendsAugust 3, 2024
Hakalau Springs Campsite
Another Best on the Big Island!
Quite simply, this campsite was awesome and another great one for families with kids. Hakalau Springs Campground was the 3rd of seven Hipcamp locations we stayed at during our 17-day excursion to the Big Island with our two young kids (10 & 11) and one of the best in terms of accommodations. Zak and Katie were great, very warm and welcoming. (as was their dog!) We all had a blast swimming in the waterfall on the property and enjoyed two nights of campfires and smores, for which they provided ample firewood and starting materials. The composting toilet was well maintained and very clean. However, the thing that most stood out was the large, heavy duty canopy, under which they provided a picnic table and full cooler of fresh water. If it's your first time to the Big Island, as it was for us, you will quickly learn that it's nearly impossible to predict the weather and this canopy was big enough to fit our tent alongside the picnic table, with space to spare, giving us added rain coverage. When the sun was up it was nice to be able to hang and dry clothes and get out of the sun to cook and eat. The land here is sprawling and beautiful and a great place from which to stage day trips along the coast from Honokaa to Hilo. Highly recommended.
Jill P.recommendsJuly 23, 2024
Hakalau Springs Campsite
Tropical Paradise Camp
This was our favorite campsite on the island! Pictures do not do it justice!! We had soooooo much fun there playing in the swimming hole, deep enough to jump off the rocks. So much fun! Fire pit was perfect for cooking out and had s’mores. Huge open space was fun to play in and even picked lychee off nearby tree. I was surprised by a beautiful sunrise through the trees. Definitely a gem here, hosts were so awesome and made sure we had everything we needed. Very clean compost outhouse and lights around camp. Zero negative things to say and I hope we can come back someday!!!!
Hakalau Springs Campsite
Memorable waterfall dip
Swimming in the waterfall pool was the most memorable part of our camping experience here. Otherwise, everything was just wet and muddy. We spent most of our time in town.
Katherine T.recommendsMay 23, 2024
Hakalau Springs Campsite
Zak and Katie have an incredibly beautiful property and a gorgeous waterfall as a bonus. Myself and my partner enjoyed camping here. They are wonderful hosts who are super accommodating. Directions were very clear and Zak provided us with many suggestions on attractions/things to do near by. We definitely recommend staying here🙂
Francisco G.recommendsMay 5, 2024
Hakalau Springs Campsite
Even though we got hit with the rainy weather, we were still welcomed and settled in comfortably. We loved tent camping on this beautiful plot of land! We had so much fun and the hosts were great and knowledgeable
Anneliese P.recommendsMay 3, 2024
Hakalau Springs Campsite
Fabulous stay! The farm is tucked away and very quiet, aside from the choir of birds overnight. Zak provided excellent directions and a great little covered picnic area which was amazing since it rained for most of our stay. We would certainly stay here again!