Lanai Camping
From Maui, Lanai can be reached in a wonderful overnight excursion. You may also camp on Lanai! You will, however, need to bring everything with you. On Lanai, Hulopoe Beach Park is the primary location for camping. The lone campground on Lanai can be found there.
The campsite is not directly on the beach, but rather a little distance away. Still, it won’t take you long to get from your camper to the beach! It’s likely that a group erecting a tent right next to the picnic tables on the beach are locals of Lanai. If you are interested in camping on any of the other islands, check out our posts for Big Island, Oahu, or Kauai!
Camping in Lanai
There is only one authorized campsite on Lanai, and Hulopoe Beach is the only one with any amenities. This also means that it is the only camping location with a cost. The two other beaches allow camping, but it is essentially wild beach camping. Only you and the beach are present. Picture it similar to oceanfront backcountry camping in Hawaii! Anticipate windy weather.
Camping on a wild beach is therefore free. There aren’t any other people present who are in official positions, though you might run into a few tourists. The number of visitors to Lanai is often low, at least in comparison to other Hawaiian islands! Renting a jeep or using a combination of the Lanai shuttle and walking the remaining distance are the only ways to reach the other two beaches.
On Lanai, you can take a shuttle almost anyplace there is a paved road. Nearly two kilometers separate the end of a paved road from Shipwreck Beach. The distance from the end of a paved road to Polihua Beach is about 11 kilometers. Based on where you want to set up tent on either of these beaches, you might have to walk further.
Hulopoe Beach
The picnic sites are sheltered and have a beautiful view of the beach, making them ideal for leisurely outdoor dinners. The nicest swimming beach on the island is Hulopoe Beach, one of Lanai’s most picturesque locations. Locals and visitors to the close-by Four Seasons Resort in Manele Bay enjoy the beach as well.
Hulopoe now contains eight campsites, each of which may accommodate up to five people. The park has two restrooms, however there are no hot water showers, so you’ll have to make do with cold water beach showers. Additionally, there are picnic tables and barbecue grills accessible.
You may get the camping permit at Castle & Cooke. For a maximum of 3 nights, camping costs are $80 per night for up to 4 persons (irrespective of age). Arriving in the beach park results in the issuance of camping permits.
Going to Hulopoe Beach is one of the most well-liked day trips from Lanai. Because Hulopoe Beach offers a campground, it might also be the ideal place to establish a base if you’re staying overnight on Lanai.
From Lanai City, the beach park is around a 7-mile (11-kilometer) drive away. Make certain you have all the necessary supplies before settling in. There is only a little store at Manele Harbor; there is no store or grocery at the beach park. Lanai City is home to the island’s sole grocery. There are two ways to get to Lanai City: by renting a car or by calling a taxi.