The best dog-friendly campgrounds in Hawaii

The Hawaiian islands are a tropical paradise of beaches, mountains, jungles, and volcanoes, and a popular destination for many travelers, pet owners included. Pets can enter Hawaii, assuming certain conditions like rabies vaccinations have been met, with a five-day quarantine period. Public dog-friendly Hawaii camping is very limited, but options include pet-friendly campgrounds at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island, Haleakalā National Park, some county parks on Maui, Ahupua'a ‘O Kahana State Park on Oahu, and Koke'e State Park on Kauai. For more options, look to private campgrounds with tent sites, campervan sites, or cabins near Hilo, Kahului, Kaunakakai, and the North Shore of Oahu, where you can stay with your dog near the beach, in the rainforest, and near volcanoes. Always check before bringing your dog along for exploring, as leashed dogs are allowed on some beaches, parks, and trails, but not all.

94% (3.4K) • 118 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Hawaii

Skyes Treehouses

1. Skyes Treehouses

100%

(3)

Fern Forest, HI · 1 site

Do you have a Huck Finn spark in you to do the things on your bucket list? Are you ready for a rare opportunity to live and sleep in a living, environmental sculpture? Here are 2 genuine treehouses, each built 20-feet up, integrated into 5 or 6 living ohia trees and each hidden away on four quiet acres of pristine, native Hawaiian rain forest! This world-class treehouse has huge windows and decks all around for spectacular 360-degree nature viewing. Commune with birds and other tree creatures on their level. If you want to be outdoors, a unique skywalk 60-80 feet long that stretches out into a forest canopy of giant tree ferns at the same height at the TreeHouse. Be the first on the block to truly enjoy living in a real TreeHouse even for just a couple days, make your friends jealous

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$315

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Hawaiian Retreat

2. Hawaiian Retreat

88%

(78)

Nanawale Estates, HI · 9 sites

Welcome to old Hawaii, the village of Koae, Big Island, Hawaii! Our forest features 12 old mangos and 50 types of tropical fruit. The 6 acres includes Josanna's Organic garden, a WWOOF farm experience. This space has hosted thousands of people over it's 45 year history and we welcome people to our island and to the district of Puna. We look forward to introducing you to the diverse and delicious fruits of the jungle!

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from

$38

/ night

Volcano National Park Orchard Camp

3. Volcano National Park Orchard Camp

88%

(4)

Pahala, HI · 1 site · Tent, RV

Welcome to our extraordinary off-grid retreat on the Big Island of Hawaii—featured on Discovery Channel’s Homestead Rescue: Between Two Volcanoes. Nestled between Mauna Loa and Kīlauea in the Kaʻū District, our 100-acre working farm offers guests a one-of-a-kind experience in nature, culture, and adventure. Just 10 minutes from Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and a short drive from Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, this location is a dream for explorers, stargazers, and nature lovers. Whether you're looking for solitude, eco-tourism, wellness, digital detox, or an enriching family getaway, this is the place! Step outside and you’re immersed in a living classroom of native flora, lava tubes, fruit orchards, and starlit skies. Wander trails through macnut groves, sip fresh coconut water under the monkeypod tree, or pick fruit straight from the trees—mango, banana, lilikoi, citrus, and more. Kids love the three-level treehouse, and families enjoy meeting our friendly farm animals: horses, cows, and farm dogs. At night, the Kaʻū Desert transforms into one of the darkest skies in the world. With no city lights for miles, stargazing is beyond incredible. Lay back with a blanket and marvel at the Milky Way, constellations, and even passing satellites or meteor showers. Our farm is rooted in Hawaiian values of sustainability, ʻohana (family), and aloha ʻāina (love for the land). We're happy to offer an optional guided farm tour or share stories about off-grid living and the volcanic history of the land. Guests leave not only rested, but deeply connected to the land and local culture. Please note: we are truly off the beaten path—no streetlights, no traffic, and no tourists. The final stretch of road is unpaved and best suited for SUVs

Toilets

Campfires

Picnic table

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$30

/ night

GaiaYoga Gardens

4. GaiaYoga Gardens

Nanawale Estates, HI · 1 site

We are an off-grid intentional community in the rainforest of East Hawaii in the Puna district. We have acres of tropical fruit trees, clumping bamboo, bananas, and other plants. We have about 20 different tropical breeze houses, which are hand-made, screened-in structures nestled into the forest along walking trails. We're at the end of a 3-mile-long unpaved road, so we are very secluded and have little outside noise. We are not a bed-and-breakfast, we are not a farm, we are not a place looking to rent cabins — we are an intentional community and Permaculture homestead whose primary mission is healing, activating, and living our holistic hearts in a multigenerational, bonded community. We are growing a holistic culture and creating a beautiful world together. We want to share this place and find partners in our mission/play/joy (both short and long term). We have a men's dorm and a women's dorm and breezehouses for couples and families. We do allow camping, but we rarely have it happen. People usually sleep in our buildings. We have two communal kitchens, a living room, dining rooms, communal showers, and lots of space to explore nature.

Toilets

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from

$40

/ night

Coco Hut Glamping at Honua La'a

5. Coco Hut Glamping at Honua La'a

97%

(31)

Hawaiian Ocean View, HI · 1 site

Enjoy the country life in Kau on the Big Island and the lovely red Lehua flowers blooming. We live on 19 acres on Road to the Sea, which has a remote green sand beach at the end of the road (4 miles down from us). We call our slice of paradise, Honua Laa (a sacred place). Straight down to the coast is a beautiful black and green sand beach and a huge tide pool. Rent a four-wheel-drive to get there, but you don’t need 4WD to get to our place, but you do need to rent an SUV or truck with high clearance. No sedans. Go slow the road is rough and bumpy in places.. Off the grid. Rustic, but fun. If you are a Eco tourist or seeking adventure, you will love our spot! The silence is golden and the stars are amazing. Don't expect a hotel...this is upcountry glamorous camping. It's one-of-a-kind! Most of the parcels are 20 acre parcels around… But a few smaller parcels across the road. We have nice neighbors who keep an eye on things. The nearest grocery store is about 3 miles away. The Hele-On Bus is just 1.2 miles up the road. If you want to drive to the green sand beach at the end of our road, rent a 4 wheel drive. If you are athletic, you can walk, but it is 4 miles down and 4 miles back. I recommend going early in the morning and take water. Hot water shower is propane. Bring ice for your ice chest. Bring drinking water. There is a gas grill and propane single burner. Bathroom has manual flush toilet,. This is off the grid solar and there can be days without sun, or other glitches. You can charge your phone and have a lamp in your cabin. No wifi. I use ATandT and I understand that Verizon and T-Mobile work here also. The panoramic ocean view is spectacular! Very peaceful and relaxing! Our glamping cabins are in the front 3 acres. The back 17 acres is an old Ohia forest with 500 year old trees and lots of birds. You might even see a wild goat or a wild pig. There are small caves and gorgeous rock formations. It backs up to Manuka Forest Reserve.

Toilets

Showers

Campfires

from

$49

/ night

The Hawaiian islands are a tropical paradise of beaches, mountains, jungles, and volcanoes, and a popular destination for many travelers, pet owners included. Pets can enter Hawaii, assuming certain conditions like rabies vaccinations have been met, with a five-day quarantine period. Public dog-friendly Hawaii camping is very limited, but options include pet-friendly campgrounds at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island, Haleakalā National Park, some county parks on Maui, Ahupua'a ‘O Kahana State Park on Oahu, and Koke'e State Park on Kauai. For more options, look to private campgrounds with tent sites, campervan sites, or cabins near Hilo, Kahului, Kaunakakai, and the North Shore of Oahu, where you can stay with your dog near the beach, in the rainforest, and near volcanoes. Always check before bringing your dog along for exploring, as leashed dogs are allowed on some beaches, parks, and trails, but not all.

94% (3.4K) • 118 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Hawaii

Skyes Treehouses

1. Skyes Treehouses

100%

(3)

Fern Forest, HI · 1 site

Do you have a Huck Finn spark in you to do the things on your bucket list? Are you ready for a rare opportunity to live and sleep in a living, environmental sculpture? Here are 2 genuine treehouses, each built 20-feet up, integrated into 5 or 6 living ohia trees and each hidden away on four quiet acres of pristine, native Hawaiian rain forest! This world-class treehouse has huge windows and decks all around for spectacular 360-degree nature viewing. Commune with birds and other tree creatures on their level. If you want to be outdoors, a unique skywalk 60-80 feet long that stretches out into a forest canopy of giant tree ferns at the same height at the TreeHouse. Be the first on the block to truly enjoy living in a real TreeHouse even for just a couple days, make your friends jealous

Toilets

Showers

Campfires

from

$315

/ night

Hawaiian Retreat

2. Hawaiian Retreat

88%

(78)

Nanawale Estates, HI · 9 sites

Welcome to old Hawaii, the village of Koae, Big Island, Hawaii! Our forest features 12 old mangos and 50 types of tropical fruit. The 6 acres includes Josanna's Organic garden, a WWOOF farm experience. This space has hosted thousands of people over it's 45 year history and we welcome people to our island and to the district of Puna. We look forward to introducing you to the diverse and delicious fruits of the jungle!

Toilets

Showers

Campfires

from

$38

/ night

Volcano National Park Orchard Camp

3. Volcano National Park Orchard Camp

88%

(4)

Pahala, HI · 1 site · Tent, RV

Welcome to our extraordinary off-grid retreat on the Big Island of Hawaii—featured on Discovery Channel’s Homestead Rescue: Between Two Volcanoes. Nestled between Mauna Loa and Kīlauea in the Kaʻū District, our 100-acre working farm offers guests a one-of-a-kind experience in nature, culture, and adventure. Just 10 minutes from Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and a short drive from Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, this location is a dream for explorers, stargazers, and nature lovers. Whether you're looking for solitude, eco-tourism, wellness, digital detox, or an enriching family getaway, this is the place! Step outside and you’re immersed in a living classroom of native flora, lava tubes, fruit orchards, and starlit skies. Wander trails through macnut groves, sip fresh coconut water under the monkeypod tree, or pick fruit straight from the trees—mango, banana, lilikoi, citrus, and more. Kids love the three-level treehouse, and families enjoy meeting our friendly farm animals: horses, cows, and farm dogs. At night, the Kaʻū Desert transforms into one of the darkest skies in the world. With no city lights for miles, stargazing is beyond incredible. Lay back with a blanket and marvel at the Milky Way, constellations, and even passing satellites or meteor showers. Our farm is rooted in Hawaiian values of sustainability, ʻohana (family), and aloha ʻāina (love for the land). We're happy to offer an optional guided farm tour or share stories about off-grid living and the volcanic history of the land. Guests leave not only rested, but deeply connected to the land and local culture. Please note: we are truly off the beaten path—no streetlights, no traffic, and no tourists. The final stretch of road is unpaved and best suited for SUVs

Toilets

Campfires

Picnic table

from

$30

/ night

GaiaYoga Gardens

4. GaiaYoga Gardens

Nanawale Estates, HI · 1 site

We are an off-grid intentional community in the rainforest of East Hawaii in the Puna district. We have acres of tropical fruit trees, clumping bamboo, bananas, and other plants. We have about 20 different tropical breeze houses, which are hand-made, screened-in structures nestled into the forest along walking trails. We're at the end of a 3-mile-long unpaved road, so we are very secluded and have little outside noise. We are not a bed-and-breakfast, we are not a farm, we are not a place looking to rent cabins — we are an intentional community and Permaculture homestead whose primary mission is healing, activating, and living our holistic hearts in a multigenerational, bonded community. We are growing a holistic culture and creating a beautiful world together. We want to share this place and find partners in our mission/play/joy (both short and long term). We have a men's dorm and a women's dorm and breezehouses for couples and families. We do allow camping, but we rarely have it happen. People usually sleep in our buildings. We have two communal kitchens, a living room, dining rooms, communal showers, and lots of space to explore nature.

Toilets

Showers

Campfires

from

$40

/ night

Coco Hut Glamping at Honua La'a

5. Coco Hut Glamping at Honua La'a

97%

(31)

Hawaiian Ocean View, HI · 1 site

Enjoy the country life in Kau on the Big Island and the lovely red Lehua flowers blooming. We live on 19 acres on Road to the Sea, which has a remote green sand beach at the end of the road (4 miles down from us). We call our slice of paradise, Honua Laa (a sacred place). Straight down to the coast is a beautiful black and green sand beach and a huge tide pool. Rent a four-wheel-drive to get there, but you don’t need 4WD to get to our place, but you do need to rent an SUV or truck with high clearance. No sedans. Go slow the road is rough and bumpy in places.. Off the grid. Rustic, but fun. If you are a Eco tourist or seeking adventure, you will love our spot! The silence is golden and the stars are amazing. Don't expect a hotel...this is upcountry glamorous camping. It's one-of-a-kind! Most of the parcels are 20 acre parcels around… But a few smaller parcels across the road. We have nice neighbors who keep an eye on things. The nearest grocery store is about 3 miles away. The Hele-On Bus is just 1.2 miles up the road. If you want to drive to the green sand beach at the end of our road, rent a 4 wheel drive. If you are athletic, you can walk, but it is 4 miles down and 4 miles back. I recommend going early in the morning and take water. Hot water shower is propane. Bring ice for your ice chest. Bring drinking water. There is a gas grill and propane single burner. Bathroom has manual flush toilet,. This is off the grid solar and there can be days without sun, or other glitches. You can charge your phone and have a lamp in your cabin. No wifi. I use ATandT and I understand that Verizon and T-Mobile work here also. The panoramic ocean view is spectacular! Very peaceful and relaxing! Our glamping cabins are in the front 3 acres. The back 17 acres is an old Ohia forest with 500 year old trees and lots of birds. You might even see a wild goat or a wild pig. There are small caves and gorgeous rock formations. It backs up to Manuka Forest Reserve.

Toilets

Showers

Campfires

from

$49

/ night

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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thomas

2 weeks ago

With kids

2 nights at Skyes Treehouses

My only regret was only staying 2 nights. This could have been our whole trip and that would have beena major improvement in our vacation.

Andi

2 weeks ago

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Skyes Treehouses

WOW, WOW, WOW...a great experience!! No matter where you are in the treehouse, you always look into the trees and ferns. So many beautiful details in every room! Doors and windows that open up to the forest surrounding the house. Absolutely lovely!

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Brad

January 2026

6 nights at Hawaiian Retreat

I was very happy with the cabin we stayed in. Beautiful working farm. The farm hands were very nice and helpful. One of them made us two very good dinners for a small fee. We eat some great fruit grown on the farm. The bathroom and showers were very clean. I would definitely stay there again.

J

James

December 2025

Tent

2 nights at Volcano National Park Orchard Camp

Nice little spot, good base camp for exploring the southeastern portion of the island. Thank you!

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Donald

November 2025

3 nights at Skyes Treehouses

So the “secret treehouse” is quite a treat. It’s SUPER secluded with nothing but the sound of rainforest creatures to keep you company. You can’t see lights from anything but the night sky when it gets dark. It’s got four porches, all covered, as well as a GIANT outdoor covered gathering area under the house itself. The sleeping loft is comfortable even for adults as long as you’re okay climbing a ladder, but the main floor also has a queen bed for those who don’t want to climb. Kitchen is well appointed and useful, though be prepared for no dishwasher (it’s a treehouse!). Half bath on the main floor, but the full bath is on the “ground” level, so you’re doing steps down to shower. This place is simply incredible. So cozy, but has pretty much everything you need including fast internet. Well, no dishwasher and no laundry (but the closest pay laundry is between there and the entrance of Volcanoes National Park, which is pretty close). There’s a bit of a haul through the woods to get your stuff to the treehouse, but it’s WORTH IT! Definitely hoping to get back and stay in this place again.

Daniel

October 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Volcano National Park Orchard Camp

The hosts were quick to reach our and communicate with clear directions. The orchard was easy to find and access. There are beautiful horses and goats, and acres of lush macadamia and fruit orchards. Pahala is a very small town with no grocery stores or restaurants, so it would be best to stock up on supplies someplace like Kona or Hilo beforehand. We had a picnic in a giant treehouse, and a good night's sleep camped in our vehicle. We look forward to camping here again.

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Sarah

May 2025

3 nights at Hawaiian Retreat

Wonderful little hale on a beautiful farm. A very clean and whimsical place. I loved it.

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Lillian

May 2025

3 nights at Hawaiian Retreat

Beautiful fruit farm! Everyone is friendly. We had a little trouble finding it, had to go online to find the address, but other than that absolutely no complaints!

Christina

April 2025

4 nights at Hawaiian Retreat

If you are looking for an off-the-grid, rustic, fruit-jungle experience. Janelle's Hawaiian Retreat is for you! Be prepared to unwind in this beautiful, bountiful homestead. A comfortable bed, flushing toilet, gas stovetop, fridge/freezer and outside hot shower make this an affordable paradise! You won't be disappointed! Mahalo~

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Bennett

March 2025

9 nights at Hawaiian Retreat

Janelle was so kind and we felt at home right away. The setting was rustic but still had everything we needed and we enjoyed the complimentary fruit from the farm in the morning. Would stay there again if we’re coming that way!

Katie

November 2024

3 nights at Coco Hut Glamping at Honua La'a

Comfortable bed, beautiful view, very remote. David was a great host! Very friendly! Everything worked as described. The stars were beautiful and the sky was vast. Great place to stay if you're not scared of a little off-roading and "roughing it"!