| A Hawaii vacation doesn't have to be | | | | permit. Oahu has the most campsites of all |
| expensive. If you're willing to pitch a tent, | | | | the islands. Kualoa Beach Park on Oahu is |
| you can have a lot of fun camping free on the | | | | popular for its hot showers, barbecue pits, |
| island of Oahu and some areas on the Big | | | | and well-taken care of camping areas. |
| Island and Maui. What better way to | | | | |
| experience Hawaii first-hand than by waking | | | | Camping permits are required for most |
| up to and going to sleep to the sound of the | | | | campgrounds and camping fees range from free |
| ocean or mountains? | | | | to less than $10 per night. Cabin rentals can |
| | | | start at less than $50 per night. |
| The State of Hawaii maintains campsites on | | | | |
| all islands. The Big Island has camping and | | | | If sleeping on the ground doesn't interest |
| cabin sites around the island. Camping in | | | | you, but you might not mind sharing a |
| Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island is | | | | bathroom and don't need the frills of a |
| free with a paid entry fee to the park. | | | | hotel, check out a hostel. Hostel prices |
| Reservations are required for the cabin sites | | | | start at under $20 per night, even in |
| in the National Park. Kauai has several beach | | | | Waikiki. Depending on the hostel, you can |
| and mountain camping sites as well as the | | | | find a private room, private studio, or a |
| popular Kokee Lodge Cabins. Molokai has two | | | | cabin for several people. |
| state campsites, Lanai has six semi-rural | | | | |
| campsites on the beach, and Maui has mountain | | | | Whether you choose a free campsite or a cabin |
| and ocean campgrounds and cabins. Camping in | | | | by the sea, you can't go wrong since you'll |
| Haleakala National Park on Maui is free with | | | | be in Hawaii! Happy Camping! |