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Hakalau Springs Campground

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· Honomu, Hawaii, Hawaii

11 acres hosted by Zak And Katie K.

3 tent sites

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Best in Hawaii: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Zak and Katie is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Come enjoy the magic of your own private waterfall while camping under the stars at Hakalau Springs Campground. Hakalau is located on the North-East side of the Big Island along the breathtaking Hamakua Coast. Surrounded by waterfalls and lush, green tropical flora, Hakalau is a hidden gem. It’s the perfect jumping off point for all things east side. Hilo town is 30 minutes south and Waipio Valley Lookout is 45 minutes North. The world-famous Akaka Falls is one neighborhood over in the quaint town of Honomu which hosts some wonderful gift shops, 2 restaurants, and a coffee house. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a little over an hour drive and the Maunakea Visitors Center is an hour and 15 minutes. Other sites and adventures include Umauma Zip lining and Botanical World Adventures (5 miles away), Onomea Bay scenic drive and Hawaii Tropical Botanic Garden (8 miles away), the historic town of Honokaa (45 mins), and the beautiful cowboy town of Waimea (1 hour). Hakalau Springs Campground sits on 11 acres with two springs bordering the property with a variety of fruit trees and farm animals to interact with. We offer basic campsites with picnic tables, drinking water, a fire pit, a composting toilet, and a pop-up tent in case it rains. You will be camping on soft grass amongst giant Ironwood and eucalyptus trees while listening to the soft sounds of the creek below. Take a swim in the spring-fed waterfall swimming hole and relax by the fire pit at night. We also offer our beautiful 2 room tent fully furnished with a queen-sized air mattress, cozy bedding, lantern, and camping lounge chairs. Cooler upon request, you provide the ice. We’re blessed to be located on the rainy side of the island because of all the abundance and greenery the rain brings. That being said, please be prepared for the weather. It can rain hard at times so having a good rain jacket is a great idea. On the other hand, people say that a sunny day on the east side of the big island is the best place to be in all of Hawaii. Come stay at Hakalau Springs Campground and discover “off the beaten path” Hawaii.

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50 ratings · 46 reviews

Manon D.recommends

October 8, 2024

Hakalau Springs Campsite

It's a quiet place. Access to the river is a real plus. Zak and his wife are really welcoming

Keely S.recommends

August 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.recommends

July 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!!!!

Anne S.

June 2, 2024

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.recommends

May 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.recommends

May 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

Location

Honomu, Hawaii, Hawaii, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Nā moku ʻehā First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking