| Kauai has four campgrounds located in its state | | | | The other campground in Koke`e State Park is Camp |
| parks. Two of these, both located in upland forest | | | | Sloggett, named after the family who donated this |
| meadows are easily accessible by car, one, on a | | | | to the YWCA in 1938. This includes the tent sites |
| beach, is best reached by four-wheel, and the fourth | | | | (with showers and restrooms), a charming 1925 built |
| is a backpacker's campground at the end of the Na | | | | lodge along with the bunkhouse (hostel) and beautiful |
| Pali's 11-mile trail. | | | | grounds, all maintained by the Kauai YWCA. This is a |
| Koke`e State Park - Mosquito Free, Upland Camping | | | | fun place to stay - you'll feel like your back at |
| on Kauai | | | | summer camp! There's a historical fire pit with seats |
| Two campgrounds are found here in Koke`e State | | | | for 40 and lots of activities. |
| Park's cool and misty uplands just a few miles from | | | | The campground's rates are significantly higher than |
| the desert dry Waimea Canyon. Many of the State | | | | the Koke`e State Campground: $10 per person |
| Park's numerous hiking trails begin near the | | | | opposed to $5 per site, but this is a really fun and |
| campgrounds and meander through fragrant cedar | | | | nice place for families, while the Koke`e State Park |
| and eucalyptus forests, under ancient koa and | | | | campground and private cabins mainly attract hunters |
| towering redwoods and past fragrant blossoms and | | | | and backpackers. |
| succulent fruit. | | | | Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park |
| It's not what you might expect from a tropical | | | | This is backcountry camping for experienced |
| vacation, but it is a very beautiful rainforest and for | | | | backpackers and hikers. It is set on the Na Pali's |
| those interested in Hawaii's flora and fauna very | | | | stunning rugged coastline at the 11-mile turn around |
| intriguing. The area is steeped in legend and also | | | | point for the Kalalau Trail. Camping fee: $10, and |
| home to one of the island's most magnificent vistas | | | | instead of per site as with the other two, it's per |
| that opens up to the Na Pali. And an extra bonus - | | | | person on the Na Pali. |
| the mosquitos don't care much for the coolness, so | | | | Camping on the Beach at Kauai's Polihale State Park |
| you will rarely see one, but you will see lots of | | | | This Polihale State Park campground is located on a |
| colorful birds that also appreciate the mosquito free | | | | strikingly gorgeous white sand beach on the sun |
| climes. | | | | drenched west side of the island near where the Na |
| The temperature typically dips into the 40s at night | | | | Pali Coast ends. It is an extension of Barking Sands |
| up here at 3,600 feet, so bring or rent warm sleeping | | | | Beach and has huge sand dunes, as tall as 100 feet in |
| bags (or stay in one of the well heated cabins, | | | | places. |
| cottages or YWCA hostel). The temperatures are | | | | The downsides to this campground: you need to |
| quite pleasant in the daytime, and you will likely only | | | | traverse about 5 miles on a pot hole ridden dirt road. |
| want a lightweight rain jacket. | | | | Most don't go here without 4-wheel drive. |
| Koke`e State Park Campground | | | | The other downside is that this is not a safe |
| The State Park campground is situated in a long | | | | swimming beach due to its treacherous currents. |
| meadow bordered by tall evergreens. The Koke`e | | | | There is the possibility of swimming in Queen's Bath, |
| Natural History Museum and main office of the | | | | a rock lined pool on the south end, but Queen's Bath |
| privately run Koke`e Lodge (with a restaurant/bar) | | | | is only safe when the surf is small or the ocean is |
| also are right here. Like most of Hawaii's State Park | | | | calm. Otherwise it is very dangerous. And there's no |
| camp sites, it's only $5 per tent site for the night. | | | | lifeguard at this beach. |
| Camping permits can be booked up to a year in | | | | On the upside: the setting is as mentioned awesome |
| advance. If you're not ok with getting up early | | | | and you'll have romantic sunsets, views of the Na |
| though, this may not be the place for you - the | | | | Pali, shore fishing (when it's calm), restrooms, picnic |
| resident roosters crow at dawn. | | | | shelters, camping areas, outdoor showers and |
| Camp Sloggett | | | | drinking water. Camp sites here are $5 per night. |