The Department of Parks & Recreation provides quality recreational and leisure time experiences for residents and visitors of the County of Kaua‘i.
Camping Permits are issued for the following County campgrounds:
For additional camping options on Kaua‘i, please check out the State and private campgrounds below:
State Campgrounds
- Kōkeʻe State Park
- Polihale State Park
- Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park
For information on the State Campgrounds, please visit the Division of State Parks' webpage.
Private Campgrounds
- Kumu Camp
- YMCA Camp Naue
- Camp Sloggett
For general information on traveling to Kaua‘i, please visit the Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau website.
All Campgrounds except Lydgate (‘Anini, Anahola, & Salt Pond):
$3.00 per adult, per night
*Adult residents of the State of Hawai‘i who can show proof of residency and children under 18 years of age are exempt from the fee. A State of Hawai‘i government-issued ID is required for fee exemption.
Lydgate Campground:
|
Capacity |
State of Hawai‘i
Residents |
Non-Residents |
10'x10' camp sites |
Up to 5 campers |
$5.00 per day |
$25.00 per day |
20'x20' camp sites
(includes ADA sites) |
Up to 10 campers |
$5.00 per day |
$25.00 per day |
Group camping area |
20 or more campers,
up to a maximum of 200 campers;
includes exclusive use of campground pavilion |
$75.00 per day |
$150.00 per day |
Lydgate Campground has assigned camp sites.
![Lydgate Camp Ground Limited sites](/https/www.kauai.gov/files/assets/public/v/2/parks-and-rec/images/lydgate-camp-ground-limited-sites_edited-3-copy.jpg?w=1000&h=590)
All camping fees must be paid via credit/debit card at the time of reservation.
All fees are non-refundable.
NOTE: You must read and agree to the "Campground Guidelines & Rules" under Important Documents BEFORE obtaining a camping permit.
Primary Permittee must be an adult (18 years of age or older).
** CAMP AT YOUR OWN RISK **
Book Camping Permits Here
If you have any questions, you may contact our Permit Section at (808) 241-4463.
Should you require additional assistance or have no access to a computer/internet, in-person assistance is available at the Lihue Civic Center, Moikeha Building at 4444 Rice Street, Suite 150, Lihue, Hawaii 96766, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays).
Requirements for in-person assistance:
- Two individuals per party allowed at a time
- Present a government-issued ID with photo
- Names of additional camper(s), if any
- Copies of government-issued ID for additional adult camper(s)
- Ages of additional children camper(s)
- Credit/debit card for camping permit fees