Hakalau Springs Campground

99%

53 reviews

· Honomu, Hawaii, Hawaii

11 acres hosted by Zak And Katie K.

3 tent sites

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Best in Hawaii: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Come enjoy the magic of your own private waterfall while camping under the stars at Hakalau Springs Campground. Hakalau is located on the North-East side of the Big Island along the breathtaking Hamakua Coast. Surrounded by waterfalls and lush, green tropical flora, Hakalau is a hidden gem. It’s the perfect jumping off point for all things east side. Hilo town is 30 minutes south and Waipio Valley Lookout is 45 minutes North. The world-famous Akaka Falls is one neighborhood over in the quaint town of Honomu which hosts some wonderful gift shops, 2 restaurants, and a coffee house. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a little over an hour drive and the Maunakea Visitors Center is an hour and 15 minutes. Other sites and adventures include Umauma Zip lining and Botanical World Adventures (5 miles away), Onomea Bay scenic drive and Hawaii Tropical Botanic Garden (8 miles away), the historic town of Honokaa (45 mins), and the beautiful cowboy town of Waimea (1 hour). Hakalau Springs Campground sits on 11 acres with two springs bordering the property with a variety of fruit trees and farm animals to interact with. We offer basic campsites with picnic tables, drinking water, a fire pit, a composting toilet, and a pop-up tent in case it rains. You will be camping on soft grass amongst giant Ironwood and eucalyptus trees while listening to the soft sounds of the creek below. Take a swim in the spring-fed waterfall swimming hole and relax by the fire pit at night. We also offer our beautiful 2 room tent fully furnished with a queen-sized air mattress, cozy bedding, lantern, and camping lounge chairs. Cooler upon request, you provide the ice. We’re blessed to be located on the rainy side of the island because of all the abundance and greenery the rain brings. That being said, please be prepared for the weather. It can rain hard at times so having a good rain jacket is a great idea. On the other hand, people say that a sunny day on the east side of the big island is the best place to be in all of Hawaii. Come stay at Hakalau Springs Campground and discover “off the beaten path” Hawaii.

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99% Recommend58 ratings · 53 reviews

Zak and Katie's campsite offers a unique blend of natural beauty and thoughtful amenities. Guests rave about the serene surroundings, complete with a waterfall and swimming hole. The hosts are praised for their welcoming nature and attention to detail, providing essentials like firewood and citronella candles. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few mention the challenges of rainy weather, yet the covered picnic areas offer some respite.

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Kori F.

4 reviews

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· March 2025

Great camping spot!

Tent · With kids ·

Hakalau Springs Campsite

Great camping spot! Easy access to the Hilo side of the island. Hosts are wonderful!

Louise D.

4 reviews

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· February 2025

5 star review!

Tent ·

Hakalau Springs Campsite

Camping at Zak & Kate’s was a five star experience! Their instructions were spot on and the drive there was beautiful! The campsite has a waterfall/swimming hole, fire pit (Zak supplied the firewood!), chairs, covered picnic table, potable water, a composting toilet, and a mosquito netted gazebo. Zak also left us a lantern, citronella candles, and bug spray - it’s the little things! Their dog Sadie was the sweetest and made us feel very welcome! :) We would recommend this camp 100 times over!

Erik J.

9 reviews

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· February 2025

Tent · With kids ·

Hakalau Springs Campsite

What a beautiful space, thoughtfully set-up for camper's enjoyment. A bunch of great amenities, like firewood, several sheltered areas for inclement weather, but most importantly the animals, Ernie the Goat became our new best friend! The spring was a gem, otherworldly even. Zak and Katie were phenomenal hosts, super communicative, helpful with local knowledge and very genuine.

Rachel J.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· January 2025

Tent ·

Hakalau Springs Campsite

Zak and Katie’s land was beautiful. Ernie was an exceptional welcoming party. The communication and directions were clear and concise. The land and swimming hole were beautiful. Zak and Katie went above and beyond

Bella L.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· January 2025

Family camping

Tent · With kids ·

Hakalau Springs Campsite

Definitely enjoyed camping on Zack &Katies land, they made a beautiful spot for campers! The toilet was very clean and spacious enough to change in. Easy to find and very secluded, we also felt very safe! You might hear an occasional moo from the friendly cows nearby but that’s what made it fun. We also made a prawn friend in the swimming hole Falling asleep to the stream and frogs was my favorite part. A+

Mark S.

6 years on Hipcamp

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· January 2025

Awesome spot!

Tent · Group trip ·

Hakalau Springs Campsite

We loved Zak and Katie's land for camping. Slept incredibly well ---the layered sounds of creek, birds, frogs created a perfect ambience for deep sleep! Zak was super accomodating, there was wood for fire, water to drink. The composing toilet was clean and worked well. Super happy we stayed here.

Location

Honomu, Hawaii, Hawaii, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Nā moku ʻehā First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking