Lakeside camping in Hawaii

Water lovers can experience more than just the ocean with a lake camping trip in Hawaii.

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Mangrove Lounge

4 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Haleiwa, HI

I grew up here my whole life, and I never got bored living here. Every day I got to wake up and go to the beach just minutes away from home, or my cousins and I would have a fishing contest to see who could catch the most fish. We would also go paddling up the river to lay nets down to catch some ono (delicious) crab for dinner. Nothing like living the true local style, which is the same experience I want you to have. Learn more about this land: Aloha! Looking for a place to lounge and adventure? Mangrove Lounge is the place for you! Mangrove Lounge is located right behind the historical town called Haleiwa Town. Camper Vans or RVs are more than welcome! During the day, enjoy access to a private river where you can take your fishing pole and catch yourself some dinner. After a busy day, enjoy a nice hot bath in a private shower under the stars, along with a flushing toilet and sink. Upon request and additional charge, end your adventure with a cozy night next to the fire pit ($28.00 for fire pit). Mangrove Lounge is 3-5 minutes (driving) away from many beaches and eateries in Haleiwa town where you can also do all your shopping. Less than a mile away, you can find all the delicious food trucks including the famous Giovanni Shrimp Truck. You can find your nearest supermarket just 1.2 miles away called Malama Market, and Longs Drug Store right across the street from Malama Market. Mangrove Lounge provides clean bathroom, a shower with hot water, access to a private river for relaxing or fishing, spacious camping tents if requested for $30.00-$40.00 your entire stay, about 800ft from the nearest bus stop, and secured privacy so you and your friends or family can relax, feel safe, and most importantly...have fun! 😊 Details about each campsite lounge: -Each campsite lounge provides a spacious area for tents or campervans. -Picnic table big enough to fit four people comfortably. -Garbage bins for trash. -Water hose located all around campsite for guests to use. - Access to a private river. -If its not a cloudy night, the stars here at Mangrove Lounge is beautiful. -Bathroom facility is sanitized and cleaned everyday. **What you should bring: 1. Mosquito repellents 2. Shower essentials **What you should know: - I will be messaging you the day before you arrive to ask about your check in time. If possible, please stay in contact. - Please drive very slowly going in and out of campgrounds. Mahalo! Feel free to message me on Hipcamp if you have any questions about Mangrove Lounge, and I hope to see you there. Mahalo!

Rainbow Camp Retreat

6 sites · Tents5 acres · Pāhoa, HI

Rainbow Camp Retreat is a Not-For-Profit Trade for Stay Farm Retreat. This is a Sustainable Permaculture Teaching Farm, located on the lower slopes of Hawai'i Island, where you will feel cool at night, but not cold. During the day, you will feel warm, yet not hot. The purpose for a guest to stay with us is to learn Ecologically friendly and Sustainable/Regenerative learning practices, and in return of a successful course, your stay is complimentary. No-costs for learning.Learn more about this land:Rainbow Camp Retreat is the creation of Mother Earth, and is an operational Real-Life Sustainable Farm School Camp. A Trade-For-Stay Retreat Camp. No net fees will be charged upon successful completion of your learning experience (60 Day Minimum). This is a rare opportunity to stay on a Learning Farm to connect with nature, and give back to nature, and gain life skills without the costs of schools. The Farm Setting: Natural surroundings, pristine and Lush Tropical Hawaiian Rainforest surrounding a fully organic off-grid tropical and exotic fruit and flowering plants teaching farm. Trails and unique nooks and points of interest highlighting the beauty of Hawaii, while educating those to become self-sufficient and sustainable. Not-For-Profit, based on trade for stay and personal growth are what is asked of all of our students. While this is a relaxed and real-living experience, this isn't the place to come if you don't want to gain life skills and knowledge (We screen out those who just want a place to flop). Come learn and stay amongst nature and all of what it has to offer, in a clean and safe environment (Strict No-Tobacco Policy), which is completely organic, and has never had any pesticides or herbicides used ever.This location does not charge for your stay (Fee-Free Trade Stay) - Keep in mind, for this same reason, we don't have a budget base to create luxury amenities.We are a strictly no tobacco non-smoking environment.This is a Learn-For-Stay Situation. The learning with a Degree'd Horticulturist will be requiring a certain amount of your efforts spent learning sustainable living and farming, and with it comes some of the responsibility of hands-on life farming.Due to limited facilities, we do not accept minors under 18. To learn more, and apply go to: rainbowretreat . webs . com Facebook: /rainbowcampretreatOur other listing: hipcamp.com/hawaii/rainbow-camp-retreat/rainbow-camp-retreatPlease apply with the website here, then email us at the website above so that we may correspond with you and send all the necessary materials and information to be better prepared. See you soon! ALOHA :)

Lakeside camping in Hawaii guide

Overview

Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean on all sides, Hawaii is known for its beautiful beaches, including world famous Waikiki Beach on Oahu, the family-friendly Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area on the Big Island, the secluded beaches of Polihale State Park on Kauai, and the gentle waters of the beaches near Wailea on Maui. But the Hawaiian islands also offer a number of lakes for water lovers to enjoy, from tiny Lake Waiau on the slopes of Mauna Kea to small fish ponds and man-made reservoirs. Public campgrounds with lake camping in Hawaii are limited to Oahu's Ahupua'a ‘O Kahana State Park, home to the historic Huilua Fishpond, and Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, with its freshwater lake, and Kau. However, private camping options can put you close to several other lakes: stay at a campsite near Hilo to be close to Waiakea Pond, Kahului to be close to Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary, or Poipu to explore the Waita Reservoir on Kauai.