About this Park

***ENDANGERED SPECIES ACTION (BELLOWS FIELD BEACH PARK CLOSURE) Bellows Field Beach Park will suspend overnight camping starting from Monday, May 15, 2023 through August 31, 2023 due to the sea turtles nesting in the area. The suspension applies to overnight camping and the twilight use of the bathroom and shower facilities. This suspension may be extended if the existence of additional nesting sites is observed.

This suspension is necessary to ensure the safety of this federally-protected, culturally significant, endangered species as the turtles nest, incubate, and hatch along this popular shoreline. Community, military, and park officials have documented several human activities in this area that threaten the safety of the nesting turtles, such as: illegal beach off-roading, camping fires, dogs, illegal trash dumping, and the presence of artificial lighting. Once a nesting site is confirmed, the area surrounding the nest will be cordoned off from human use. Signs will be posted at the public facilities with information about the turtle nesting sites.

We encourage everyone to report any disturbing or illegal behavior against the turtles or nests by calling (808) 285-9529 or (808) 257-2123.

• REITERATION: The maximum number of persons per camping permit is ten (10). All other campground procedures and rules apply. All City campsites are closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

***ADVISORY: Bellows Field Beach Park campground relies on this website’s (campsite indicators) display and the printable map version for campsite positions at this location. Due to area restrictions, campsite placards and/ or posts are NOT installed at this campground.

Bellows Field Beach Park is located on a beautiful stretch of windward beach and holds fifty campsites. It is also a part of an active military training area. Campgrounds are not available before 12 noon on Friday. The park is closed between the hours of 8 p.m and 6 a.m. and no one is allowed to enter. Campers must remain in their designated camping area during those hours. A printed permit is required to camp in this park. A camping permit for this location is effective Friday at 12 p.m. until Monday at 8 a.m.. All fees are non-refundable.

Facilities

50 campsites total
2 Comfort Stations
Outdoor Showers
2 Lifeguard Towers
Limited parking

Access

41-043 Kalaniana'ole Highway
Waimanalo, Hawai'i 96795
Bus route 57/ 77/ 89