Molokai Camping

Molokai is truly made for campers. Also known as “The Friendly Isle” or “The Most Hawaiian Isle,” Molokai has some great natural and untouched landscapes that are great for camping.

Here you can camp at remote, uncrowded beaches, in an ironwood forest or other great natural surroundings, such as lush rainforests. One of the best places to camp is the Papohaku Beach Park on Molokai's west coast.

You may also like the Palaau State Park, where you can camp under the 234-acre piney woods, which are home to the Kalaupapa Lookout. From here, you have the best vantage point of the former leper settlement if you don't want to hike or ride a mule down onto the peninsula.

No matter where you camp on Molokai, it is a good idea to bring insect repellent and rain gear. The rain season runs from November through March and quick showers are common, especially on the island's northeast coast.

For all Molokai state parks, contact the Department of Land and Natural Resources in Wailuku on Maui to get a camping permit. Their number is (808) 984-8109. Campsites are open every day of the year, but you can only stay for five consecutive nights per permit. The price is $5 per campsite per night.

For county parks, contact the Molokai District in Kaunakakai at (808) 553-3204. Here the price for adults is $3 per night. Minors under 18 pay $0.50 per night.

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