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Keōpū Farms

2 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Holualoa, HI

Keopu farms is located directly north of Keopu cemetery. This sanctuary has accommodations such as Bathrooms and Shower utilities. This beautiful green acre in the small town of Holualoa is owned by a Hawaii Local, born and raised, with knowledge and advice on great places to adventure while in Hawaii. The property has a paved, steep driveway so please no sprinter vans. When RV camping, please stay in the designated parking area. Do not park on the grass.

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Ohia Hale

3 sites · RVs, Tents15 acres · Captain Cook, HI

As all the land here is born of lava, many moons ago this land began to host plants and critters. Long after, it was sculpted and a number of families and farmers have contributed to what we have today. An abundance of fruit and vegetables within sight of the ocean. Peaceful breezes and warming sun make for unparalleled tranquility. Today the land still gives back to its visitors. Come recharge. As this is agricultural lands, there are many critters. Dogs, chickens, pheasants, peacock, mongoose, and many birds. Tge invasive coqui frog is annoying to some and calming to others. The micro climate here swings from warm and dry to wet quickly. Best to always prepare for rain. There is snorkeling, beaches, local food, Cafe, BBQ, poke, fish-n-chips, grocery, Sunday farmers market and hiking nearby. It is peaceful here, but also an active farming community. As an organic farm, we put alot of effort into soil building and as such, there are soft places that will be damaged by the weight of a vehicle. Staying on the driveway is best. We will guide you to where you need to go. Our road is paved, but bumpy. Any vehicle will make it without damage if driven slowly. 1 to 4mph tops. *Be sure to avoid the camper rental companies that restrict certain roads. Aloha and have a great day.

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Captain Cooks Lava Tube Camp/cabins

12 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents4 acres · Hawaiian Ocean View, HI

20 more sites, so bookings now for Many sites are available (up to 32 sites) with off the Grid capabilities and a peaceful getaway! 15 tent sites, 4 hammocks with 5 Gazebo's, Unique Shower Houses, Outdoor Games, Lava Tube is about 25 feet below ground and can explore the area below the acres! Many Trails & areas to walk, enjoy the peaceful Nighttime Sky lit up with Millions of Bright Stars, Bring your own Tent, sleeping Gear, Lawn Chairs to set up or rent some of Ours! Most Sites will have Camping FirePits as well! Please pack a little Extra Water, even though Catchment water on the property, is not used for drinking. Very Quiet part of the of the land, is still close to Ocean View Groceries, shops, restaurants, gas, and supplies. (About 3 miles away.) Kaiula-Kona is 42 miles and (KOA) Kona Airport is 48 miles. ( ITO ) Hilo Airport is 81 miles with Volcano National Park 39 miles. Note: Simple 12X12 Tent Sites will start at $42 a night and go up with Gazebo's $69 a night with additional tents $10 a night. Lookout Tower can be reserved first come first served. Cabins are starting at $99 a night. Touring the Lava Tube is free with a paid Camp reservation. All Items brought in, must be taken back back out with you. Tents, Hammocks, supplies are first come first serve with a rental, and Honor system.

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The Haven at Hawi Nani Ranch

5 sites · Lodging, RVs20 acres · Hawi, HI

The Haven at Hawi Nani is located on a small working horse ranch on 20 acres of lush fields with a breathtaking view of the ocean and Maui. A fun, working ranch there is a lot to do and see here! We have ducks, chickens, goats, horses, dogs and cats. The land provides an abundance of fruits and we maintain a great vegetable garden. Close to the beach, hikes, restaurants and activities we are located in a great area to experience all the great things the Big Island has to offer. If you have concerns about the weather please check the forecast ahead of time. We cannot provide refunds due to inclement weather.

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Spring Side Hale

1 site · Tent2 acres · Kukuihaele, HI

To all guest you must wait at the lookout until i arrive to guide you into the Valley. Aloha and welcome to Spring Side Hale Surrounded by 2,500-foot cliffs, a journey into the Valley of the Kings requires a steep hike or 4x4 (four wheel drive). Now however, the valley is mostly wilderness interspersed with taro fields (Taro is a traditional Hawaiian staple food) and a couple of dozens of inhabitants. Waipiʻo Valley Road is closed to non-residents. Visitor access to the valley floor and the subsequent valleys is only possible as part of a tour or if you know someone in the valley. The Waipiʻo Lookout is still accessible for everyone. Waipio Valley is a stunning scenic destination with a black sand beach, beautiful waterfalls and Hawaiian historical & cultural significance. It is a very spiritual place of healing, a place of connection with nature and a walk through the past, where time ceases to exist.

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Jacaranda Ridge

2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents3 acres · Hawaiian Ocean View, HI

Welcome to the private and secure community of Kula Kai View Estates in Hawaii. Situated on three-acre properties, our community offers a tranquil and convenient location halfway between Kailua Kona and Volcanoes National Park. Just a short three-minute drive from Highway 11, you'll find yourself within five minutes of stores, gas stations, and restaurants. Within walking distance, you can explore the world-renowned Kula Kai Caverns, known for their natural beauty and geological wonders. From our community, you'll also be treated to a breathtaking view of the ocean and the southernmost point in the US. We offer a private cabin for your comfort and convenience. The road leading to the cabin is well-maintained, providing easy access, and there is ample parking available for vans or RVs. The cabin features a full stand-alone restroom equipped with a shower, toilet, sink, and hot water. Additionally, we provide a washer and dryer on-site, ensuring you have all the amenities you need. While our property is on the grid for power, we also offer Wi-Fi access if needed. Whether you're traveling around the Big Island or simply seeking a place to relax and enjoy beautiful sunsets, our cabin provides a perfect retreat. And if you find yourself caught in a rain shower, you can take advantage of our facilities to dry your clothes. Come and experience the beauty and convenience of our private community in Kula Kai View Estates. Whether you're a traveler exploring the Big Island or seeking a peaceful escape, our cabin is the ideal place to unwind and make the most of your Hawaiian adventure.

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Gingerhill Farm Retreat

9 sites · Lodging5 acres · Kealakekua, HI

Gingerhill Farm Retreat is a farm community dedicated to exploring sustainability, self-sufficiency, and stewardship of the land. To these ends, we have transformed our lush five-acre plot into a verdant botanical food forest. As you meander through our gardens and orchards, you will marvel at the incredible abundance and beauty that surrounds you. Through our various programs, we invite the community and international guests to join us in our daily routine of work and wellness. Come enjoy expansive ocean views and postcard sunsets. Eat delicious, healing farm-to-fork food. Spread some mulch; sow some seed. Get intimate with nature and find your unadulterated self. We would love to see you on the farm.

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Yoga Pagoda

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Kailua Kona, HI

The Yoga Pagoda is a unique experience on the Big Island. Situated towards the bottom of Hualālai volcano in a suburban neighborhood (4 miles from airport/6miles from downtown Kona), the Yoga Pagoda is built primarily for the solo travel looking for a place of reflection. Though small, the 10x10 room is equipped with a cabinet murphy bed which allows for guests to use the room for meditation and yoga if desired. A favorite feature of the pagoda is that the floor has been outfitted as a vibration therapy floor. Powered by solar, and controlled by a tablet, the vibration station allows guests to have a variety of luxury meditative experiences during their stay. The 6x10 lanai is a beautiful space to enjoy morning tea or coffee while the warmth of the sun creeps over the rock walls. Under the main house, guests have access to their own private bathroom, mini fridge, filtered water, microwave, and coffee maker. Coqui frogs are sprayed for regularly on property but they can be an annoyance, sleep phones are provided and quite comfortable for guests with sensitive hearing.

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Honua La'a "Sacred Land"

1 site · Lodging20 acres · Hawaiian Ocean View, HI

Enjoy the country life in Kau on the Big Island and the lovely red Lehua flowers blooming. We live on 20 acres on Road to the Sea, which has a remote green sand beach at the end of the road (4 miles down from us). We call our slice of paradise, Honua Laa (a sacred place). Straight down to the coast is a beautiful black and green sand beach and a huge tide pool. Rent a four-wheel-drive to get there, but you don’t need 4WD to get to our place, just go slow the road is gravel and bumpy. Off the grid. Rustic, but fun. If you are a Eco tourist or seeking adventure, you will love our spot! The silence is golden and the stars are amazing. Don't expect a hotel...this is upcountry glamorous camping. Shared bathroom (see photos). Hipcamp kitchenette includes a propane single burner, ice chest (bring ice), No fridge. No oven. Small BBQ grill. We have an outdoor fire pit, if you like campfires! It's one-of-a-kind! Most of the parcels are 20 acre parcels around… But a few smaller parcels across the road. We have nice neighbors who keep an eye on things. The nearest grocery store is about 3 miles away. The Hele-On Bus is just 1.2 miles up the road. If you want to drive to the green sand beach at the end of our road, rent a 4 wheel drive. If you are athletic, you can walk, but it is 4 miles down and 4 miles back. I recommend going early in the morning and take water. Hot water shower is propane. Bring ice for your ice chest. Bring drinking water. There is plenty of coffee and tea in the kitchenette and a gallon of water to get you started. DRIP COFFEE -Boil hot water in the kettle, put cone filter with a paper filter and ground coffee inside and on top of thermos. Drip. It's delicious! This is off the grid solar and there can be days without sun, or other glitches. You can charge your phone and have a lamp in your cabin. No wifi. I use ATandT and I understand that Verizon and T-Mobile work here also. The panoramic ocean view is spectacular! Very peaceful and relaxing! Our glamping cabins are in the front 3 acres. The back 17 acres is an old Ohia forest with 500 year old trees and lots of birds. You might even see a wild goat or a wild pig. There are small caves and gorgeous rock formations. It backs up to Manuka Forest Reserve.

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Silver Oak Sunsets

1 site · RV, Tent2 acres · Kalaoa, HI

Aloha and welcome to Silver Oak Sunsets, a 5 acre agriculture farm and family plot situated in the Kona Coffee Belt on the western slopes of Hualalai Mountain in Kona, Hawai'i. With great stargazing opportunities, the camping area where is located on the top two acres of the property at 2000ft elevation above sea level. This area is an open grassy (mowed) area surrounded with avocado, kukui nut and silver oak trees. This area boasts some of the best ocean, coastline, and sunset views in Kona! The bottom 3 acres are where my family and I reside. Conveniently located just 10 minutes from Kona International Airport, 15 minutes to the beach, 5 minutes to the nearest golf course, gas station, and grocery store, Silver Oak Sunsets campsite is secluded yet close to everything Kona. Our seasonal changes are mild compared to the continental US. Summer months (May-September) are warmer and with more rain and the winters (Nov-April) are cooler and drier with temperatures dipping to the low 50's. Plans to build a mini cabin are in the works. In the meantime, the ideal experience would be if you were camping in a Class B van or 4x4 vehicle with tent (Tepui-type) set up. But don't fret, you can park your car, truck or minivan at the designated parking area and pitch your tent nearby on the ground. You and your family will have this campsite all to yourselves as Silver Oak Sunsets has just one campsite. Our family plot is located on the top acre in an area known fondly as Grandma's Garden. Provided for your camping experience are the following amenities: *Portable toilet and toilet paper (this full size portable toilet is pumped every 1-2 weeks and is thoroughly wiped down and cleaned before and after each visit) *Outdoor hot shower using Camplux propane water heater *Cold water sink *Water spigot *Large picnic table *Propane fire pit Sights and sounds you will likely encounter: *Coqui frogs (mostly at night, especially during rainy season) *Roosters and hens (will let you know that the sun is rising) *Dog's barking (heard in the distance) *Vehicle traffic (heard in the distance) *A beautiful sunset Other sight's and sounds you may encounter: *Turkey's and Kalij Pheasant's walking about and napping *Hawk's flying overhead *Wild boar (grazing at night) Note that boars do not typical attack, especially in unprovoked. *Mongoose (Hawai'i's version of a squirrel) They are not friendly but mind themselves. *My family and I landscaping and farming. No open fire burning at this time however, you make provide your own portable propane style grill to cook on. Please be respectful of loud noise after 9pm. Mahalo!

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Waipi'o Lodge

5 sites · Lodging1 acre · Honokaa, HI

Waipi'o Lodge and Campsite is located in Kukuihaele less than a mile from majestic Waipiʻo Valley. In a place where horses and wild turkeys often wander by, this is the old Hawaiʻi. A place where neighbors stop to talk and life is sweet as the smell of sugar cane grass. You'll enjoy a wonderful ocean view and the many fruit and macadamia nut trees on the property. We usually have perfect weather- sunshine, blue skies, a nice breeze, with temperatures in the high 70's. The campsite is part of the Waipi'o Lodge, which has three bedrooms and a common space living room. Our camping guests are welcome to use the outside kitchen, covered lanai, and Lodge bathroom. We also have high speed Wi-Fi. Our guests tend to be excellent company, usually visiting from Europe, the US Mainland, Australia and beyond. Many use our place as a launching point for hiking in Waipi'o Valley or backpacking trips into Waimanu Valley. Join us!!

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Private stash hidden tours

10 sites · Lodging1 acre · Hawaiian Ocean View, HI

Located 4000ft up on mauna loa surrounded my natural volcanic cave and ohias during the day you are blessed with some of the most beautiful unobstructed views Big island has to offer and at night you are surrounded by the the most epic star gazing you will ever encounter! Your camp site is 15 min from South point, Greensands and of course blacksands Beach and just 20 min away from volcano Park where you can visit the base of the volcano it self there is snorkeling, hiking swimming and body boarding all within mins of where you camp also some of the world's best coffee and Mac nut farms all within 5 miles of camp

The best camping near Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park guide

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Swimming with sea turtles and exploring the sacred lands of ancient Hawaiians? That's just the tip of the iceberg at Kaloko-Honokohau. With its rugged shoreline, historic sites, and adorable wildlife, this park has something for everyone.

Hundreds of years ago, early Hawaiian people built a civilization at Kaloko-Honokohau. Pop by the visitor center to learn how they found fish and fresh water. Then, head outside to the fish ponds to see the ingenious engineering in action. At Honokohau Beach, you can peek back in time. With its temple and 'Aiopi'o Fishtrap, the beach looks as it did in centuries past. From fall to spring, join the locals in celebrating Makahiki—a New Year festival.

Get active with a hike on the park's trails. The Mamalahoa and the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail follow the paths of ancient residents. Along the way, look for petroglyphs, sacred temples, and ruins.

If you're bringing kids, head down to the beach for swimming and snorkeling. The area is a hangout for sea turtles—keep your camera ready. A small protected area features calm, kid-friendly water. Do you have camping gear or an RV? You'll find a variety of developed campgrounds to the south.

Nearby attractions

The largest active volcano in the world, Mauna Loa is well known for its frequent activity and large lava flows. At dusk the lava flows begin to glow, transforming the volcanic landscape into a spectacle that can’t be missed. With easy access to an essential Big Island experience, camping near Mauna Loa will ensure you get the most out of your experience.
Enjoy a serene camping adventure near Kohanaiki Beach Park. The white sands and crystalline waters provide a perfect backdrop for a memorable trip. See sunsets and stargaze by the fire.
Pitch your tent near Miloli'i Beach Park, a hidden gem boasting black sand beaches and stunning sunsets. Enjoy a relaxed camping experience by the sea, with snorkeling and fishing activities to add to your adventure.