Accommodations
Big Island

Requirements regarding camping in Hawaii vary by jurisdiction, island, campsite, and facilities. The following information applies to the Island of Hawaii (Big Island)
Note: Camping information is subject to change without notice. Please contact the applicable local office for current information.

HAWAII STATE PARKS
Island of Hawaii District Office
Dept. of Land & Natural Resources
P. O. Box 936
(75 Aupuni Street, #204)
Hilo, HI 96721-0936
Tel. (808) 974-6200 (Closed Weekends/State Holidays)
Hours: 7:45 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. (Reservations taken 8 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.)
The following information applies to camping and lodging (cabins, A-frames, group accommodations) in Big Island's State Parks. For additional information and free site maps please contact the above office or visit the State Parks Website.

• Tent camping sites & lodging are available in certain parks (see below). Self-contained mobile campers are not allowed.
• Campgrounds are open 7 days per week, all year.
• Permits are required for tent camping and lodging. Applicants must be age 18 or older.
• Permit applications may be made in writing, by phone, or in person. Applications made within 30 days of the event must be done in person. Reservations may be made no earlier than one year in advance.
• The Application for a State Parks Permit is available in PDF format on the Hawaii State Parks website.
• Max. stay per permit is 5 consecutive nights at any one park.
• Tent camping is $5.00 per campsite per night. Fees for Lodging vary (see below).
• Reservations are required for tent camping and lodging and can be made between 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (weekdays only). If making reservations by phone, please have ready the names and I.D. for each person age 18 or older (Drivers License, Social Security, Passport, etc.) plus the names and ages of each person age 17 or younger.
• Once the permit and reservation dates requested are tentatively approved, the full payment for camping fees and/or a 50% deposit for lodging fees is required within 2 weeks to confirm a reservation. Note: If the date of reservation is within 30 days, these payments are due immediately. The 50% balance for lodging fees is due prior to occupancy. (Contact the above office for payment and refund policy.)
• The Division of State Parks is currently implementing a plan, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), to make Hawaii's state parks accessible to persons with disabilities. As improvements are being made on an incremental basis, please contact the above office for information on the current accessibility of the Big Island's state park sites including wheelchair access and availability of an ADA cabin or campsite.

• A-Frame Shelters: single room with wooden sleeping platforms, and picnic table. Bedding, linen, cooking utensils etc. are not provided. A range and refrigerator are located in a shared pavilion. Shared comfort stations (cold showers and restrooms) are centrally located.
• Cabins: single housekeeping cabins with 2 bedrooms, kitchen-living room, bathroom facilities.
• Group Accommodations: 8-person units with separate centrally located dining and recreational facilities.