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Campsites in Captain Cook

Captain Cook, Hawaii (Big Island)

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About this experience

Campsites in Captain Cook are a network of tent and vehicle camping spots along the southern Kona coast of Hawaii Island, set within private lots and county-designated areas near Kealakekua Bay. These sites offer direct access to the region's coffee farms, snorkelling coves, and the historic Captain Cook Monument trail. Campers provide their own gear and supplies, with basic amenities such as picnic tables and pit toilets at select locations.

What to expect

  • Sites are first-come, first-served, with a maximum stay of 3 nights per location.
  • Each pitch includes a cleared tent pad and a shared fire ring; no hookups for water or electricity.
  • Walk 15 minutes from the main road to reach the shoreline sites overlooking Kealakekua Bay.
  • Expect to hear native birds and waves at night; no generators or amplified music are allowed after 9 PM.
  • Suitable for self-sufficient campers with a 4WD vehicle, as access roads are unpaved and steep.
  • Day-use permits for the Captain Cook Monument trail are sold separately at the nearby Napo'opo'o pier.

Rating

4.6

1,454 reviews

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