[CindyB]

I was also going to suggest Friends of Malaekahana, but since they charge per person and you have four adult rates that does add up. In Kaneohe there's a free campground at Ho`omaluhia,a garden with plants from tropical regions around the world. No beach, but no parties or any loud noise for that matter. It's very quiet and very beautiful.

I think it was about a quarter mile hike to watch the sunrise over the ocean. And we had a sunset mountain view. I have a picture from the Hawaiian garden campground at Ho`omaluhia on my Website and brief overview at

I have to learn how to upload photos here. It's not open every day but check these two pages for days you can camp there. Also, when I lived in Waimanalo I noticed lots of local families camped
down Waimanalo Beach in an area under the Ironwood trees called....I forget! Pines? But I'm not sure if this is a "locals only" campground.

Maybe you could stay at Ho`omaluhia most of the time and Friends of Malaekahana for just a couple nights? It's really a fun campground. If you go there to boogie board even check out the murals on their shower stalls. It's really cool. I have a few articles on my site about them, but they're just excerpts from my book. Lots of free photos to look at though.

Also, for hiking on Oahu, check Sierra Club (they just ask for a a couple dollars donation). I have more info on hiking but will post tomorrow...it's late.

PS I just got the "no links before 10 posts" message so deleted links I'd put in here to these places and my photos. There are lots of camping on Oahu photos and free info on my site CoconutRoads.com Hope this helps!

Cindy