Getting Back to Nature on the Garden Island

Kauai offers a great deal of campsites for those that want to immerse themselves in the island's the maximum nature experience. You can drive or hike or boat to your campsite, depending on your final destination. RV camping is also permitted (Kokee and Polihale State Parks and Haena and Hanamaulu County Parks). All the campgrounds (excluding state parks along Napali Coast and forest reserve campsites along Waimea Canyon) include grills, pavilions (some with electricity), picnic tables, toilets, cold water showers, and drinking water. Camping permits are required and illegal camping is strictly prohibited, so prepare beforehand by contacting the appropriate state, county, or forest reserve site agencies:

Division of Parks and Recreation, Department of Land and Natural Resources, or the Division of Forestry and Wildlife.
Camping Permit Information:
State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources: (808) 274-3444
Kauai Division of Parks and Recreation: (808) 241-4463
State of Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife (808) 274-3433