Hawai'i Island

Approved local Campsites: Cubscouts

If your pack is interested in a campsite please send your suggestion to camping104@scouting.org for review to the attention of the Camping Committee

Camp Honokaia

Camp Honokaia is located between Honokaa and Waimea (Kamuela) above Waipio Valley, known as the "Valley of Kings" on the Big Island of Hawaii. Located on 210 acres of dense wood and heavy plant growth, Camp Honokaia exposes Scouts to the opportunity to camp in a tropical rain forest and participate in ecology-conservation programs featuring many of Hawaii's endangered species.

Unique Features:

  • Firebowl
  • The Adventure Trail
  • Platforms
  • Large and secluded campsites

Possible Uses:

  • District Camporees
  • Order of the Arrow Conclaves
  • Family camping
  • Troop/Pack campouts
  • Training camps

Facilites:

  • Kitchen & Dining Hall
  • Firebowl
  • Craft Shelter
  • Assembly Yard
  • 9 campsites

The spirit of Honokaia is calling me today, come back along the Scouting trail, their voices seem to say, I dream of fun at campfires… and pathways that I knew, and answer Honokaia nei, I’m coming back to you!

Summer Camp at Honokaia

Camp Honokaia Summer Camp offers a "back to basics" patrol cooking program, and an opportunity to earn a variety of merit badges. Popular features of the summer camp include the adventure trail, Hawaiiana activities and campfires. It is an ideal location for conservation projects and nature activities. The trading post is well stocked with Scout supplies, craft items, snacks, sodas, etc.

 

Off-Season Camping for Scout Units

Reservations for Scouting Units

Honokaia Camping Resources for Scout Units

All units and scout leaders should be aware of the following Boy Scouts of America guidelines and procedures pertaining to conducting Scouting's Outdoor Programs: