| Kaua'i does a really good job of keeping their county | | | | on weekends. |
| campgrounds and parks clean and in good repair. | | | | Lucy Wright Beach Park, West Kaua'i: This nice |
| County tent camping at a Kaua'i County Campground | | | | campground is located on the sunny leeward coast |
| is only $3 per adult (or $5 if the permit is issued at | | | | and has shade trees, a playground, barbeque stands, |
| the campground), per night and free for kids under | | | | washrooms and drinking water. However, a strong rip |
| 18 who are camping with an adult. Kaua'i County | | | | current and murky water (from the Waimea River) |
| Campgrounds close on certain days every week for | | | | rules out safe swimming. You won't have to drive far |
| maintenance, so while you can reserve for long | | | | to swim or snorkel at nearby, Salt Pond Beach - |
| periods of time, you'll need a another place to stay | | | | listed next. |
| for one or two days week. Here are a few favorite, | | | | Salt Pond Beach Park, West Kaua'i: This is also a nice |
| family friendly/tourist friendly county campgrounds on | | | | sunny beach campground that is popular with locals |
| Kauai: | | | | and visitors alike, many who stay here for the |
| Here is a list of my top recommendations for county | | | | excellent snorkeling and some of the best swimming |
| campgrounds that are clean, in beautiful locations and | | | | on the leeward side. The beach park has restrooms, |
| are family and tourist friendly. | | | | barbecue stations, pavilions, and a lifeguard. While |
| Anini Beach Campground, North Kaua'i: This is one of | | | | popular and very busy weekends, it's not as |
| Kaua'i's prettiest and best snorkeling beaches. | | | | crowded as Poipu. A long sandy beach, romantic |
| Because of its location you can watch the sun rise | | | | sunsets and swaying coconut palms add atmosphere. |
| and set. Locals and visitors love camping here. The | | | | When swimming stay in the middle area close to |
| shallow end is about 4 feet, making it nice for | | | | shore in front of the lifeguard stand to avoid strong |
| beginning snorkelers and families with younger kids. | | | | currents, and do heed the "Beware of Falling |
| Showers, picnic tables, and restrooms are available. | | | | Coconuts" signs. |
| Hanalie Beach's Black Pot, North Kaua'i: Located | | | | I wouldn't recommend the other county |
| between Haena and Anini, this was named for a big | | | | campgrounds for visitors. Haena tends to be a party |
| black wok left there. It is also a very nice | | | | spot at night and can get rowdy. Hanamaulu (near |
| campground; however, the water here is murky | | | | Lihue) Campground is "home" to many homeless |
| because the river runs into the sea here. This means | | | | locals. The later though is a good place to drop off |
| sharks and not good for swimming. The beach itself | | | | surplus camping items you might buy on Kaua'i and |
| is lovely and further up the beach you can watch | | | | not want to lug home - like an air mattress. Anahola |
| world famous surfing in the winter. If you're kayaking | | | | Beach Park, also on the windward side, is a locals' |
| up the Hanalie River it's also a great spot. Open only | | | | beach, not so much used by visitors. |