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Malaekahana State Recreation Area

Camp under ironwoods, steps from an empty beach.

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Our take

A long, shaded state recreation area between Laʻie and Kahuku with campsites just behind the sand and Goat Island (Mokuʻauia) sitting offshore. Gates run 7 a.m. to about sunset. Reserve camping through Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi before you drive out... it's permits, not walk-ups.

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