12 Best Private Campsites Near Captain Cook, HI, US 2026

Looking for a unique camping experience near Captain Cook, Hawaii? Look no further than Hipcamp, where you'll find over 45 private campsites to choose from. Whether you're into wind sports, biking, or hiking, you'll be sure to find the perfect spot. And with popular amenities like toilets, potable water, and pet-friendly sites, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. With prices starting as low as $45 per night and options averaging around $80 per night, camping has never been more affordable. Check out top campsites like BEACH FARMS OCEAN PARK (96 reviews), Moon Garden Farm Getaway (65 reviews), and 🌈 Rainbow’s End Farm & Homestead! (30 reviews) to see what other campers have to say about their experiences. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure in beautiful Captain Cook, Hawaii!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Captain Cook

Looking for a unique camping experience near Captain Cook, Hawaii? Look no further than Hipcamp, where you'll find over 45 private campsites to choose from. Whether you're into wind sports, biking, or hiking, you'll be sure to find the perfect spot. And with popular amenities like toilets, potable water, and pet-friendly sites, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. With prices starting as low as $45 per night and options averaging around $80 per night, camping has never been more affordable. Check out top campsites like BEACH FARMS OCEAN PARK (96 reviews), Moon Garden Farm Getaway (65 reviews), and 🌈 Rainbow’s End Farm & Homestead! (30 reviews) to see what other campers have to say about their experiences. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure in beautiful Captain Cook, Hawaii!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Captain Cook

1. Sacred Nature Sanctuary

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4.1mi from Captain Cook · 8 sites · Lodging

Welcome to our 10-acre sanctuary on the western coast of Hawai‘i’s Big Island. Set on a working Kona coffee farm with fertile soil that nourishes year-round tropical fruits, cacao, and medicinal plants, this land is a place of abundance and renewal. Surrounded by blooming flowers and the songs of native birds, guests often describe it as both energizing and deeply restful—a space where dreams and creativity expand naturally. We offer a variety of accommodations, including private suites and an A-frame house with a full kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms, giving you comfort and independence during your stay. Our sanctuary is located in a quiet rural area, about 45 minutes from Kona International Airport and roughly two hours from Hilo Airport on the island’s eastern side. Here, you’ll find the sweet serenity of nature along with the grounding rhythms of the farm—a true immersion in Hawai‘i’s natural beauty.

2. Waipio KOA

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48mi from Captain Cook · 4 sites · Tents, Lodging

After arriving between 12-4 pm at the meet up location; waipio valley's lookout pavilion connected to flush toilet bathrooms, we will meet the local information officer and kahuna proceeding down Waipio road as we drive your 4x4 vehicle or guide your hui single file on foot 2.5 miles to Waipio's KOA to set camp for your stay. Please refrain from walking or driving Waipio road prior to or after our meetup as the current road safety restrictions prohibit all non-Hawaiian island residents from entering the valley without a local escort. Waipio KOA is an active farm to table fruit orchard, la'au lapa au medicine garden, and apo ohana community center. Waipio KOA shares a mission to unify the seven star tribes from all major honua (earth) continents in apo (circle) formation to spread equality, peace, and harmony around our shared planet earth. he ali'i ka aina he kauwa ke kanaka Now is the hour to come together in unity and equality to share ha breath, kala light, aina land/earth, and wai water. Once your camp is set, you will be walking distance from a potable spring, waterfalls, a black sand beach, Waipio stream and Waimanu Valley campground 9 miles on the Muliwai wilderness reserve trail. Wild horses, birds, pigs and farmers are commonly scene throughout the valley. When surf and ocean conditions allow you may enjoy kayaking, swimming, diving, fishing, surfing and seasonal whale and dolphin watching. As camp hosts we will provide the best guidance during your stay and are available for more intimate one on one assistance with your choice of activities should you need. Please specify what your intentions for this camp experience are during our meeting at the valley lookout. As active farmer gardeners we are seeking extra hands in work projects and welcome long stay extensions involving a work trade agreement. Be sure to let us know if you are interested in this option to extend your stay. Although it may be perfectly fun and fabulous to camp in the rain, extreme rain and high flood water conditions may result in a cancelation of your reservation. In accordance with hipcamp's cancelation policy, we can refund your payment 72 hrs before your arrival date. Mahalo for your kokua and we look joyward to seeing your happy camper smile. E Komo Mai

3. Earthsong Foundation

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38mi from Captain Cook · 3 sites · Lodging

Earthsong Hawai’i is an eco-retreat and organic food forest spread across three acres that has maintained its wild tropical nature. Arriving into the land feels like entering into the forest. We are surrounded by macadamia nut orchards lined with giant pine trees. The rear of the property, which faces southeast, opens to pasture lands with unobstructed views of the Pacific ocean. Located in the magnificently biodiverse Ka’u, this is the largest and least populated district of Hawaii county, located on the island of Hawai’i otherwise known as the Big Island. Home to some of the island's most sought after destinations; The Green Sands Beach, Black Sands Beach, and Volcano National Park.Want to travel to Hawai’i affordably and leave a positive impact on the environment and local community? Are you seeking nature therapy? A peaceful place to pen your novel or practice your art? Or are you wanting to spend time learning more about permaculture, organic gardening, and sustainable living? For you, we open our ecological community space and healing sanctuary. During your stay we can leave you to enjoy the land in solitude or you are welcome to practice yoga, garden, and talk story with us when we are available. We can also customize a private retreat for you, if you are seeking a personalized stay that includes a program of activities and offerings. We welcome solo travelers, partners, friends, and families from around the world who want to live in harmony with the earth and practice the art of living simply.We are a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to serving our Mother Earth. We are stewards of sacred land and to us this is a great blessing and responsibility. We practice permaculture and biodynamic farming methods that nourish and preserve the soil, flora, and fauna which in turn provide us with food, natural medicine, and beauty to share with our community. We welcome support from those that hear the earth’s call for care and reciprocity.Visit our website to find out much more!

4. Hawaiian Naturist Park Clothing opt

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49mi from Captain Cook · 4 sites · Lodging

Want to try an unforgettable Swiss Family Robinson style stay? Try something completely different by staying at this family friendly clothing optional hosted rainforest retreat. Nude recreation is the fastest growing form of tourism in America now. We are accredited with the American Association for Nude Recreation and are committed to keeping this a safe and trusted space. When you reserve a cabin its is all yours (not shared). The common areas are shared by other guests and the caretaker. Yes we are a family friendly nudist venue. What does this mean? Simply put, we are just like other camping venues, except you can leave your clothing behind. Never tried it before? We welcome "every body" and are a wholesome non-sexual venue accredited with the American Association for Nude Recreation. Note. If you are considering a month long stay or more, you must meet the following requirements before we will approve you: 1. Couples of 2 or families of 3 only. The loft is small and best suited for a child who can navigate comfortably up and down a loft ladder. 2. Adults subject to background check. with ID required. 3. Must be clothing optional friendly and be comfortable around other guests who are naturist. 4. Must agree to property rules detailed on Airbnb. 5. Must be willing to remove own trash, wash own linens (we provide), and clean up after yourself if cooking. We have many first-timers and pride ourselves on promoting body positivity and acceptance. Yes we welcome entire families. From infants to grandparents and all in-between, come see why nude is not lude and discover the many positive effects this culture can bring to your family. Do I have to be nude right away? No. The only areas it's mandatory is in our pool and hot tub. All other areas clothing is optional. If you have not tried it before, feel free to message us with questions. We want you to be comfortable. This listing is for 1 cabin at our retreat and accommodates up to 3 people (2 adults 1 child). The cabin is all yours but the outdoor areas are shared. Message us if you want to book more than one cabin Other helpful things to know: We are at 2500 ft altitude which means A/C is not needed. We are just 7 miles from Volcano National Park! 

5. Farm View Cabanas

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48mi from Captain Cook · 8 sites · Lodging

Big Island Farms is a thriving agricultural enterprise with a long-term goal to provide super mineralized, nutritionally superior organic products grown and processed on site to ensure the highest quality of nutritional value to the local and global market. Big Island Farms hosts many varieties of gardens. Currently, we have community market gardens, medicinal gardens, arid climate gardens, and permaculture food forests. Some of the plants you might find in our gardens include: Taro, Papaya, Banana, Cassava, Turmeric, Pineapple, Passion Fruit, Dragon Fruit, Plantains, Ginger, Gooseberry, Squash, Pigeon Pea, Lemons, Limes, Soursop, Eggplant, Hawaiian Chili Pepper, Jalepeños, Bell Peppers, Custard Apple, Sapote, Neem, Lychee, Mangosteen, Starfruit, Surinam Cherry, Bilimbi, Rambutan, Rollenias, Java Plum, Tropical Pumpkin, Jabuticaba, Ti, Hibiscus, Bamboo, and so much more! Learn more about this land: Aloha!  Mahalo, for your interest in visiting Big Island Farms located half way between the Historic Town of Honoka'a and the beautiful Waipi'o Valley. We are a permaculture based farm that hosts students from all over the world  interested in learning more about sustainability, permaculture farming, Hawaiian culture and much more.  During our off season, we open up the farm for you to visit and enjoy the beautiful Aina (land) and facilities.  Your stay with us could vary, from relaxing and reading a good book on one of our many decks or hiking through our upper orchards to find the on property waterfall that runs most of the year.   Our property is 65 acres with 50 acres of Macadamia Nut orchards and free roaming sheep and cows.  The lower 15 acres consist of many different gardens, a green house (please do not enter), multiple Food Forests, 8 Cabanas, 2 classrooms 4 showers, 3 composting toilets and a kitchen with common area.  Each cabana is screened in 360º with views, two bunkbeds (sleeps 4), air mattresses, (Bring your own Sleeping Bag/Pillows) shelves, clothes lines on outside and lockable doors. There is no electricity in the cabanas but there are power strips available in the common area.  The common area consists of a large deck with picnic tables, Wifi access (pw: pickalltheweeds), power strips for charging electronics, canopies for when it rains, a 2-burner hotplate for cooking, pots, pans, plates, utensils, cups, dry food storage and a full sized fridge with freezer. Please keep the area clean. We also offer morning Breakfast Basket options: Small basket $ - 2 Papayas, 6 bananas, 2 cups of coffee.  Large basket $ - 4 papayas, 10 bananas, morning coffee during your stay.  Please keep in mind the fruit may vary depending on what is ripe.  Coffee In order to preserve water we utilize clean non-smelling composting toilets. We also have 4 hot water showers, 2 sinks and vanity areas. Please keep showers to 5 min or less, Mahalo.  If you come with a 4-wheel drive vehicle you are welcome to drive farther up on to the property and park closer to your cabana, just follow the Parking signs. We do not recommend you drive up with cars or low vehicles as the terrain is a bit rough, instead please park down in front in one of the parking spaces.  If you have any questions please don't hesitate to send us a message! Hope to see you soon! Aloha

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Jonathan

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Waipio KOA

Epic, back to the ‘Aina experience. Matthias embodied the spirit of aloha… he went above and beyond to sherpa luggage for our elder companion. This is not for the faint of heart. Don’t forget your organic mosquito repellent 🤙 Will be back!

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RnB

2 weeks ago

8 nights at Sacred Nature Sanctuary

Could not recommend this place enough, it was such a peaceful space with beautiful views. We left feeling refreshed with full hearts. The host was more than welcoming, gave wonderful suggestions for local places to consider. The rooms were clean and had everything we needed.

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Dani

October 2025

2 nights at Waipio KOA

This was a unique and beautiful experience to share with people living in and off the valley land of Big Island. If you’re an experienced camper/adventure seeker you’ll love this stay. You meet at the top of the valley and hike or drive down. Joel and his friend Kama were very helpful in making sure we were comfortably set up for our stay. My partner and I learned so much about what life is like in the valley and the land itself. There is a deep respect for the people and land here, and all guests should come with this shared respect and curiosity. They were extremely generous with their time, space, and knowledge. Joel showed us how to harvest food that we then cooked together in the outdoor kitchen space. We then explored the nearby secluded black sand beach where we played with Yoshi, the resident dog🐕 If you’re lucky you’ll meet the most affectionate host, Ulu 🐈 An unforgettable stay! We hope to return some day

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Omar

October 2025

2 nights at Waipio KOA

Staying here was truly one of the most unique and special experiences of our big island trip — the highlight, without question. Jo’el and Kama were incredibly generous and welcoming hosts who made us feel like part of their world. They brought such warmth and fun to the entire stay. This isn’t your typical stay — it’s an authentic, local experience that comes with its own quirks and adventures. But that’s exactly what makes it magical. We got to pick fresh fruit from the orchard, cook meals in the outdoor kitchen, and experience life the way locals do. The secluded black sand beach nearby was absolutely stunning, and we even got to play Yoshi ball with Yoshi the dog and hang out with Ulu the cat — both total stars of the place. If you’re looking for something real, grounding, and unforgettable, this is it. We absolutely loved every minute and would recommend it 100%.

Alexander

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Waipio KOA

A very special place and folks. We stayed for two nights and got to know the land and something of it's people. Non-judgmental and welcoming attitude, in a valley with the ocean, the streams, the tropics, and fruit. Memorable.

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Michelle

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Waipio KOA

Being in such a sacred and beautiful place was such an honor. Mathias was the perfect host. He checked on us regularly and brought fresh fruit. He is a generous, free spirit and we enjoyed every moment in the valley.

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Alfie

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Waipio KOA

We had an unforgettable time at Waipi’o Valley at Jo’el’s campsite. Hiking down into the valley felt like we were going to a different time. Being greeted by a family of wild horses before camp was so lucky. Jo’el was super welcoming, easy going, fun, very knowledgeable about the valley, its sacred traditions, and culture. We appreciated harvesting fruit for us, dipping in rivers, smelling flowers and his hospitality. While being creative and impromptu, he was also on point and adaptable to our specific needs, giving sound advice about hiking to Waimanu. Be prepared for a rugged, but enchanting experience. We were all enamored and inspired with your vitality and character, Jo’el. Thank you for welcoming us into your world and reminding us that living simply and humbly is beautiful. The pull to Waipi’o will always be there bc of you. Malama pono.

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Cheryl

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Waipio KOA

This place is pure magic. It is peaceful, beautiful and full of delicious fruit. Jo'el is such a kind and welcoming host and his passion for the valley shows through everything his says and does, he really made us feel at home. The river, the beach, the valley and the trail, 2 nights was just not enough! One important detail is that even if you opt to have your car taken down the road there is still a 1 mile walk and river crossing to get to the camp itself. Totally worth it...just pack accordingly.

josh

July 2025

1 night at Waipio KOA

I had an incredible stay with Jo'el at his camp in Waipio Valley. Jo'el has lived there for many years and is a true steward of the land. He's knowledgeable about the history of the Valley, the nourishment it provides and it's sacred history that he's proud to share with guest. For campers be prepared- the camp is a little over a mile from where you will be able to park and you must carry everything you need for your stay in on your back. Jo'el was the most thoughtful host- sharing food from the land, guiding me through the valley to waterfalls and his camp is built onto the side of the valley walls providing spectacular views and sunrises. My only regret is that I wasn't able to stay longer! Thank you Jo'el, hope to be back soon!