• Pililaau Army Recreational Center (PililaauArmyRecreationCenter.com; 808-696-4158) • PMRF Barking Sands, Kauai (808-335-4752) Aside from your military options, Hawaii features nearly 100 parks and designated camping/recreation areas for sleeping amid nature. You’ll need to secure special permits from the County, State or Federal departments overseeing individual camping areas. Opportunities and facilities vary. Some Recreation & Activities 174 offer rental cabins, while others allow tents only. Several are nearly isolated for a true taste 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 (808768-3440) 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. 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 The 9-hole Kealohi Par Three at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (808448-2318) is Hawaii’s only military course offering night play. It also features par-34 Foot Golf, where those in golf attire kick a soccer ball into holes instead of using clubs. Fee is $6 per person, with ball rental for $2.
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