176 Hawaii Military Guide • Summer-Fall 2026 RECREATION 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 (808- 768-3440) 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. With 30 miles of beaches, Oahu is home to stellar water sport opportunities. Credit: www.ColorsOfHawaii.com MILITARY BEACH FACILITIES Your military privileges provide access to cabins and recreation at some of Oahu’s finest beach facilities. For details, please refer to “Camping” information in this section. Since phones are often busy, book online when possible. • Military Beach Cottages–Barbers Point Bellows Air Force Station, MCBHKaneohe Bay, PMRF Barking Sands, Kilauea Military Camp and Pililaau Army Rec Center • Marinas–MCBH-Kaneohe Base, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam • Scuba Diving–MCBH-Kaneohe Base, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and Pililaau Army Rec Center GOLF Oahu–and Hawaii in general–is a golfer’s paradise that’s celebrated for scenic and challenging courses. Since resorts have pricier green fees and municipal courses are often crowded, nothing beats the convenience of teeing off at base courses reserved exclusively for the military. Most military golf courses have driving ranges, putting greens and locker rooms, with hours varying throughout the year. Both hand and electric carts are available for a nominal charge. • Barbers Point Golf Course 808-682-1911)–
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