Camping Overview

Keahuolū Camping Update - 9/8/26

Due to storm damage, including impacts to sensitive cultural sites, the Halepaʻo campground will remain closed for the remainder of 2026 or until further notice.

This decision reflects our responsibility to protect and mālama our people and ʻāina, and to ensure that Keahuolū remains a safe and respectful environment for all who visit.

At this time, Hiʻiakanoholae Campground will remain open. However, we are reserving the remaining open spots to rebook families from the recent Halepaʻo closure, along with weather-related cancellations earlier this year. 

You are welcome to register your keiki now, however, you will not be able to reserve a campsite until December 7, 2026, a month prior to the January 7, 2027 reopening date. Any changes will be shared on this page.

If you have any questions, please email ohanacamping@onipaa.org.

Mahalo nui for your understanding.

About Keahuolū

In April 2014, the trustees of the Liliʻuokalani Trust set aside land to be used, in perpetuity, for the benefit of Native Hawaiian children so that they may enjoy an ʻohana-oriented camping experience. Located between Kailua-Kona town and Honokōhau Harbor are two campgrounds nestled along the Keahuolū shoreline. Halepaʻo is a sandy beach surrounded by a grove of milo trees with a swimming area and tide pools. Hiʻiakanoholae is a sandy beach to the north of Halepaʻo with tide pools, blowholes, and deep ocean waters.

To register your child or children, please use the Camping Program Registration link. After completing your registration, you will receive a confirmation email that will include the reservations systems link. Mahalo!

Camping information

• Campground Brochure

Campground Orientation Videos

The Trust is committed to preserving the Keahuolū shoreline, including its rich historic, cultural and natural resources. Many reminders of our ancestors exist here, with its wahipana (sacred places) and other treasures unique to this ʻāina. Campers must be mindful and respectful of this special place.

01: Camping with Kuleana & Aloha

02: Campsites: Halepa‘o & Hi‘iakanoholae

03: Kona the Keahuolū Ahupua‘a

04: Ways of the Lawai‘a