Malaekahana Beach Campground

We didn't camp here (family lives nearby), but it's a great little beach that's usually not as crowded as some of the others (though the afternoons do get pretty busy). Nice waves for beginner surfers and the water is calm enough for families to enjoy. Porta-potties available and dirt parking lot. Lots of beach space and reef area if you go towards the stream to the left. Lots of chickens, roosters, mongoose, and birds.

We usually camp here 2x a year and has gotten better each year. We like getting a hale and bring our bikes for kids. Bike down the road towards laie and get fresh seafood, get their early to ensure a catch. When we first started coming here the customer service was subpar but has progressively gotten better each year. Especially today when I called in, very welcoming. Was able to explain why I couldn't complete booking online, make sure you use chrome on a laptop not phone. The website itself is better now too, for claiming kamaaina discount.She also told me the owner is shutting down in September til April to do upgrades. 10 more Hales will be great for locals to have a better chance of booking.

Looking for a affordable weekend with the family? Look no further. If you are a kamaaina, you can stay in the small Hale that sleeps 4 for $50 a night! It's roughing it but I survived a two night stay and so can you!The Plantation Hale comes with nothing. You basically have a place to sleep. No amenities. There is an outdoor shower (cold water only) and toilet (byoTP- toilet paper) both shared with others. Each Hale comes with a fire pit which is super cool! We like Hale 1, 2 , and 3 because it is ocean front. Bring everything you need as if you were tent camping (grill, sleeping bags, coolers, etc.). If roughing it is not your jam no worries. They have plantation suites which have indoor toilets! If you don't mind roughing it there are also tent only areas which is very affordable.The best thing about staying here is that the bay is awesome! My kids loved it so much we are going back again in a few weeks.

Save your money!!!! You're better off camping on a city and county beach. The Hales are over priced at 58$ plus GET and transient taxes. No lights, bathrooms aren't too far. Showers are basically a cold water spout in the open. Staff are strict on following the rules. No inflatable pools, no extra tents, 10 people per camp site, even if you're outdoors spaces apart.

One star because the scenery. Everything else is horrible. Rented a hale for 3 nights. Only stayed one. The place was disgusting. No COVID protocols. At least they could have wiped off hard surfaces between guests. But the cabin visible have not been cleaned for months probably. We bought some disinfectant wipes and wiped the bed frames and mattresses which even had gecko poop on them dried on. We had a horrible night there. The geckos on the wall were nice additions but the scorpio on the floor was a bit too much. They are ignoring my complaints and not responding my emails. Don't ever rent a hale! If you stay there, get a tent!

I have stayed at this campground twice both in suite #1 which we like for it's proximity to beach. Provides a couple sleeping options( 1 double & a set of bunk beds) private toilet, countertop, and electricity. Bring something to cover windows and tacks if you are looking for more privacy there is a big sliding door right by bunk beds and 4 other windows which does allow for cross circulation. Cons: The cabin walls were dirty, ants attacked our food and i found a roach in the bathroom. If you have campers in tent camping area on the side of suite #1 their firepit is pretty close and the smoke engulfing your cabin is very irritating. The shower stall designated for this suite is poorly maintained. The tarp surrounding the shower is all torn up and the location of the shower is not ideal (very windy & cold). 1 roach found, a millions ants, cats outside lingering & waiting for any opportunity to tear up garbage bags, lots of chickens jumping on picnic tables looking for food. There was a hole on the patio and the plywood seemed very flimsy in some areas. No sink anywhere in the area. You have to walk up the road. We also rented hale #6 the hale didn't seem clean. Therefore, the ohana preferred to sleep in a tent rather than in the hale. In both locations the walls could use a new coat of paint. I would appreciate somewhere closer to dump trash so we didn't have to leave it in the suite to avoid cats & chickens from tearing into it because this encouraged the ants. Also, a sink in the area would be great too. Other than these few things we still enjoyed our visit. The staff are always nice & friendly. The beach is always beautiful and not crowded. And most if all for the few conveniences of home that the suite provides the kama'aina price is good too!

We stayed a week at this campground and absolutely loved it! Check in was smooth even though it was after office hours. Paperwork was left in a box with our code and campground number/map. I will say that it is somewhat difficult to find the spot in the dark. Sunset was around the time we got to the campground. Totally recommend y'all try to make it during sunlight!We stayed at 1H which had a ton of privacy. Could not see any tents unless really looking. Some of the other campsites were closer to the road. I would look up their YouTube video to see some of the different options. I would try to stay in the 1 section, 2-3 is closer to the main gate. During our stay, we had significant privacy, tree coverage, fire pit, and gorgeous sunrises on the beach. Gate open 7 AM-7 PM. We stuck with these rules but there is an option to have gate unlocked for a fee. However, there is a rule to not drive after 7 PM. Some of the beach is rocky (near our campground) but closer to the offices is a nice sandy area. Some yelp reviews say that it is small, we did not think so. There was never more than a dozen people while we were there and it was quite spaced out. Couple potential downsides:1) If you like hot showers, this is maybe not for you. They have outdoor rinse off stations. 2) If you are a light sleeper, there are cats and chickens that live across the island. Consequently, they are at camp. We found them funny and kept our trash up so it was not an issue. 3) With the common rains, this place can be somewhat muddy. We had a fun time with our small compact rental getting around the puddles. 4) If your car is greater than 6 ft it will not make it through the tunnel. I think there is a road to make it to the other side, but that would be something to discuss with the office. My husband and I never had an interaction with the office except for seeing them make their rounds on the golf cart. The area was usually quiet and I wouldn't try to have a party here.Overall, loved our stay and hope to one day come back!

This review is for Malaekahana State Park Campground. It's quiet and feels somewhat secluded. You do need a reservation to camp overnight. Note: the gate closes at 6:45pm, so you'll need to plan accordingly. There are some spaces you may be able to park right outside the gate, but I don't think they're considered official parking spots. Double check signs! There are some large sinks throughout the campgrounds which allow for washing dishes, fruits, and vegetables. It's also a great place to freshen up for the day. The bathrooms were clean for a beach bathroom and there are some showers inside the bathroom space as well. The water is cold! The bathroom was pretty well stocked with toilet paper, though it can get low later at night. Bring extra toilet paper just in case. There was no hand soap. The beach was beautiful! It is covered in reef, so it's not a great swimming spot. Perhaps when the tide is high you may be able to go out--but be extremely careful of our precious coral reefs. Great space for lounging on the beach!As always, remember to pack out what you pack in (and grab some plastic from the beach too!).

Beach had baby Man'o'wars (too young to have stingers) all over it but and me and my brother found two full grown ones along the left side of coast so just be careful and watch ur kids.

Camp ground is amazing!Set up your tent. And go surf right next to it!It's one of the most convenient camp grounds I've been in Hawaii!!Amazing staffs! No complaints!