Camping Hawaii: A Complete Guide [Paperback]

Richard McMahon (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 276 pages
• Publisher: University of Hawaii Press; Rev Sub edition (April 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824819047
• ISBN-13: 978-0824819040
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #917,698 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Born in Brooklyn, New York, raised in Queens. Joined the US Army at 18 and served almost 34 years. Spent 26 of those years overseas in Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Italy, Germany and Turkey. After retirement from the Army worked in Saudi Arabia for 3 years as an operations manager for Global Associates. Founded the adventure travel program in Hawaii for Mountain Travel, and led adventure tours in Hawaii, Europe, and the Far East for 7 years. Married, with 4 children and 7 grand children. BA degree in military studies from University of Maryland, MA degrees in English and history from the University of Hawaii.

Customer Reviews

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Homeless persons have little effect on camping in Hawaii, March 2, 2001

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Richard McMahon (Kahuku, HI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Camping Hawaii: A Complete Guide (Paperback)

A previous review gives the impression that campgrounds in Hawaii are overrun with homeless people, and therefore are an unattractive place to camp. I consider this review false and misleading. Although there are some homeless people in Hawaii, as in many places, and they do sometimes camp on the state's beaches, they rarely choose to use state or city campgrounds. The reasons for this are that written permits are required at all such campgrounds, all stays are limited to a maximum of 5 days, and state parks charge a fee of $5 per day - something homeless folks cannot afford. There are a few campgrounds where demonstrators (not necessarily homeless) have staged "sit ins," protesting such things as loss of Hawaiian sovereignty, lack of affordable housing, and other social issues. However, if such a situation occurs, a prospective camper will be made aware of it when he applies for a permit, and can choose to go elsewhere

Hawaii has many beautiful campgrounds, both on the ocean and in forested areas. They provide a wonderful, hassle-free outdoor experience for thousands of people every year. It would be a shame to avoid using them based on one inaccurate report. And Camping Hawaii is the perfect reference to insure a great camping vacation anywhere in the islands.

Meg Munro >

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best camping guide to one of the best places to camp., August 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Camping Hawaii: A Complete Guide (Paperback)

This guide, newly revised in 1997, is the most complete guide to camping on the islands. It includes sites not listed in other books and the author knows what campers want to know, like where the most level spot is to pitch your tent, something most guidebook authors would miss on their way to rate the next hotel.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Homeless persons have little effect on camping in Hawaii, March 3, 2001

By 

Richard McMahon (Kahuku, HI USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Camping Hawaii: A Complete Guide (Paperback)

A previous review gives the impression that campgrounds in Hawaii are overrun with homeless people, and therefore are an unattractive place to camp. I consider this review false and misleading. Although there are some homeless people in Hawaii, as in many places, and they do sometimes camp on the state's beaches, they rarely choose to use state or city campgrounds. The reasons for this are that written permits are required at all such campgrounds, all stays are limited to a maximum of 5 days, and state parks charge a fee of $5 per day - something homeless folks cannot afford. There are a few campgrounds where demonstrators (not necessarily homeless) have staged "sit ins," protesting such things as loss of Hawaiian sovereignty, lack of affordable housing, and other social issues. However, if such a situation occurs, a prospective camper will be made aware of it when he applies for a permit, and can choose to go elsewhere

Hawaii has many beautiful campgrounds, both on the ocean and in forested areas. They provide a wonderful, hassle-free outdoor experience for thousands of people every year. It would be a shame to avoid using them based on one inaccurate report. And Camping Hawaii is the perfect reference to insure a great camping vacation anywhere in the islands.

Meg Munro >