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With temperatures rarely dropping below 60 F (15.5 C) at
night, camping on Oahu is possible year-round. On most
nights, you’ll just need a thin blanket and you’ll be
warm enough in your tent.
Oahu has 16 different campgrounds - four state parks and
twelve county sites. To camp on the county sites, you’ll
need to obtain a free county permit. Contact the
Division of Parks and Recreation on South King Street in
Honolulu (808) 523-4525 for more information.
The state site rules are a little more complicated. You
need to get a permit as well, which costs about $5 per
night per family. For more information, call the
Division of State Parks (808) 587-0300 at least 30 days
in advance.
Camping on Hawaii is a bit different than in places like
Europe or the U.S. mainland for example. You won’t be
able to stay at any campground for a longer period of
time as all campsites are closed on Wednesday and
Thursday nights. The maximum stay per permit at any park
is five consecutive nights. You can get a new permit
after a 30-day period has elapsed (if it's issued for
the same adult).
Regarding the weather, it generally rains more in the
winter between November and March, especially on the
windward (east) side of the island. However, showers
often times pass by quickly and it still stays warm. In
summer it is dry most of the time. Be prepared for
insects, such as mosquitoes. It is recommended to bring
some good insect repellent. Other useful items to bring
include sunscreen, a hat and a long-sleeve shirt.
If you don't want to bring your own camping equipment,
you can rent or buy it at Omar The Tent Man, located on
Leole Street in Waipahu. The cheapest place to buy
camping gear and supplies is at the Sam's/Walmart
Superblock just outside of Waikiki, near the Ala Moana
Shopping Center on Keeaumoku Street.
You don't need to rent a car in order to reach some
great camp sites on Oahu. TheBus, Oahu's island-wide
transportation service will take you there. However,
your luggage must fit under your seat or on your lap.
Metal-frame packs or oversized items are not allowed on
TheBus.
List of Oahu Campgrounds:
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