HCC §15-39
Where you can camp and park RVs on county beaches
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This law says you can only camp at certain named beach parks. At those parks, you must respect other people and not block paths or take over shared facilities. RVs and campers are only allowed at two parks, in approved and marked spots.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Camping and recreational vehicle or other camping units
A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
areas. (a) Camping is only permitted as follows: (1) At Laupāhoehoe Beach Park, Kolekole Beach Park, Isaac Kepoʻokalani Hale Beach Park, Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach Park, Whittington Beach Park, Miloli‘i Beach Park, Ho‘okena Beach Park, Mahukona Beach Park, Kapaʻa Beach Park, and Spencer Park at ‘Ōhai‘ula Beach. The camper shall give due regard to the rights and convenience of other users of the park, shall not obstruct any roadway or pathway, and shall not monopolize any facility intended for the use of all users of the park. (2) At Spencer Park at ‘Ōhai‘ula Beach, camping is permitted in two camping areas known as areas “A” and “B.” Area “A” is mauka of the large pavilion between the Hapuna boundary of the park and the outdoor courts. Area “B” is between the north side restroom and the central restroom. (b) Use of recreational vehicles or other camper units are only permitted at Whittington Beach Park and Spencer Park at ‘Ōhai‘ula Beach in stalls that have been approved by the director and clearly designated for such use. * Editor’s Notes: Samuel Spencer Beach Park was renamed “Spencer Park at ‘Ōhai‘ula Beach” pursuant to Ordinance 03-135. Isaac Hale Memorial Park was renamed “Isaac Kepo‘okalani Hale Beach Park” pursuant to Ordinance 08-35.
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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