CAMPING Your military bases and recreation areas provide you exclusive access to campgrounds at: • Bellows Recreation Center (BellowsAFS.com; 808-259-8080) • Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (GreatLifeHawaii.com) • MCBH-Kaneohe Bay MCCSHawaii.com; 808-254-7667) • PMRF Barking Sands, Kauai (808-335-4752) If you prefer more comfort, beach cottages and cabins may be booked at: • Barbers Point Recreation Ctr. (808-682-3085) • Bellows (BellowsAFS.com/lodging; (808-259-8080) • Kilauea Military Camp on Hawaii Island (KilaueaMilitaryCamp.com; 808-967-8333) • MCBH-Kaneohe Bay (MCCSHawaii.com/cottages; 808-254-2806) • Pililaau Army Recreational Center (PililaauArmyRecreationCenter.com; 808-696-4158) • PMRF Barking Sands, Kauai (808-335-4752) Aside from your military options, Hawaii features nearly 100 parks and designated camping/recreation areas for sleeping amid nature. You’ll need to secure special permits from the County, State or Federal departments overseeing individual camping areas. Opportunities and facilities vary. Some offer rental cabins, while others allow tents only. Several are nearly isolated for a true taste of raw and rustic Hawaii from an outdoor lover’s perspective. Permits for 218 campsites at Oahu’s 17 campgrounds are accessible via the Department of Parks & Recreation (808768-3440) at 650 South King St. Or you can apply online and check out regulations at camping.honolulu.gov. For information on Hawaii’s 53 State Parks (19 of which are located on Oahu), call 808-587-0300 or visit dlnr.hawaii.gov for Wiki Permits available online. Recreation & Activities 180
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