At camping.honolulu.gov you can reserve a campsite up to two (2) weeks in advance. Campsites are made available every Friday at 5:00 p.m. (Hawaii Standard Time) including Holidays. Camping fees for a campsite holding up to ten (10) persons will be thirty-two (32) dollars for a three day campground and fifty-two (52) dollars for a five day campground. Per FAQ 1: Camping permits in city campgrounds are issued for three (3) days or five (5) days only, depending on the park. Camping always begins on Friday and extends through the weekend ending on either Monday at 8am (3 days) or Wednesday at 8am (5 days). Online payment for your camping permit is handled through our website via PAYPAL. Refunds will not be available.
Parking permits now require you to provide make, model, color, year, and license plate number for each of up to three cars. Only cars with parking permits are allowed overnight.
This site only applies to City and County of Honolulu parks.
About this location:
The Ho’omaluhia Botanical Gardens are situated against the majestic Ko’olau Range and offer the only city campsites that are not on the beach. Set in a picturesque rainforest, the Kahua Nui campgrounds are the largest in the park offering 15 campsites. Access to the Large Group Campsite and the pavilion are obtained by contacting the park directly at (808) 233-7323. A printed permit is required to camp in this park. All fees are non-refundable.
45-680 Luluku Road
Kane’ohe, Hawai’i 96744
Bus route 55/ 56/ 65/ 77 then 2 _ miles to Visitors Center. Campers may access the park from 5:30 pm to 6:30pm. Visitors to campsites must exit the park by 9:15pm.
15 campsites total
2 Comfort Stations
Outdoor Showers
Pavillion
Picnic Tables
Fire Circles and Pads