Hanalei campground is facing the beautiful views of Hanalei bay and the beginning of the Napali coast. It is a 10 minutes walk to the city center so you can enjoy a little more actions during the day or try one of the multiple Hawaiian restaurants of the town in the evening. This beach has a nice family atmosphere and offers plenty of activities like swimming, surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding or even fishing on the pier.
Downsides:
The beach and the campground can get pretty crowded during holidays or weekends (think about buying your permit a month in advance and arriving early in the morning to set your tent ).
The beach can be closed during the winter because of the high surf.
Upsides:
The campground is located close to Hanalei town center.
It is accessible by public transportation.
The permits are pretty cheap (3$ per person or 5$ if payed directly to the rangers at arrival).
The beach offers plenty of activities that will please everyone.
Rate : 3/5
Hanalei campground is the perfect place for anyone that is looking for a compromise between nature and town. You’ll be able to enjoy a little session of surfing in the morning and a Mai tai on the side of a tiki bar in the evening. Even though this camping has many advantage, I wouldn’t recommend it for someone that is looking for a peaceful stay in the wild.
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