Camps
Camp Pupukea
Camp Pupukea, located on the North Shore of Oahu, is the flagship camp of the Aloha Council. Its 65 acres include:
- The Harry & Jeanette
- Weinberg Lodge
- Swimming pool
- Firebowl
- Platform tent camping sites
- Unimproved camp sites
Camp Pupukea hosts a number of programs throughout the year, including:
- Three weeks of in-residence Summer Camp for Aloha Council Scouts BSA Troops.
- Two weeks of Summer Camp for Out of Council BSA Scout units
- Winter Summit: An exciting camp adventure that runs in the week between Christmas and New Year’s holidays
- National Youth Leadership Training
- Order of the Arrow events
- And many more
Camp Work Days:
- 2/8/25 – Saturday
- Time: 9am to 5pm
- 2/9/25 – Sunday
- Time: 9am to 5pm
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Camp Ehrhorn
Minutes from downtown Honolulu on the island of Oahu is Camp Ehrhorn, a 7-acre site in the mountains overlooking Manoa Valley. The camp features breathtaking panoramic views of Leahi (Diamond Head), Honolulu, Waikiki and Puowaina (Punchbowl Crater).
Camp Ehrhorn offers:
- Tent camping space for approximately 30 campers
- Pavilion (cook shack) – covered pavilion with kitchen area
- Bathroom/Outhouse
- Fire pit area
- Access to an extensive and well-maintained State of Hawaii trail system. (Contact DLNR, link below, for permits and rules)
NO POTABLE WATER. DO NOT DRINK THE WATER OR USE IT IN FOOD UNLESS IT IS BOILED FIRST!! Water at camp is rain water catchment into a tank with an electric water pump. This is not the city line water.
Parking is limited, 5-6 vehicles max. We suggest carpooling or have others drop you off for your event. NO overnight street parking. There are no facilities along the trails and campers should check with the Division of Forestry & Wildlife at https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/ for details and maps on these hikes or call 808-587-0166 for hiking permits.
Campers may also want to visit the nearby Puu Ualakaa State Park.
Resources for Scout Units
Ehrhorn Resources for Scout Units
Cub Scouts - Approved Local Campsites
Certified Camping Areas for Pack Overnighters
BSA Policy states that Packs may only camp at council approved campsites. This is to guarantee the safety and positive experience for the Cub Scouts and their families. The current council approved campsite list is below and is continuously being updated. If your pack is interested in a campsite that is not on this list, please send your suggestion to camping104@scouting.org for review to the attention of the Camping Committee
Please note as of this time these are the only certified sites for Pack Overnighters.
Property Name | Address | Website | Notes |
Ahupuaa O Kahana State Park | 55-222 Kamehameha Hwy Kaaawa, HI 96730 | WEBSITE | WEBELOS OVERNIGHTER ONLY |
Bellows Field Beach Park | 41-043 Kalaniana’ole Highway Waimanalo, HI 96795 | WEBSITE | |
Camp Palehua | 1 Palehua Rd. Kapolei, HI 96707 | WEBSITE | |
Ho’omaluhia Botanical Gardens | 45-680 Luluku Rd. Kane’ohe, HI 96744 | WEBSITE | |
Keaiwa Heiau State Recreation Area | 99 Aiea Heights Dr, Aiea, HI 96701 | WEBSITE | |
Ke’ehi Lagoon Memorial Park | 2685 North Nimitz Highway Honolulu, HI 96819 | WEBSITE | |
Kualoa Regional Park, Campsite A | 49-479 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, HI 96744 | WEBSITE | |
Kualoa Regional Park, Campsite B | 49-479 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, HI 96744 | WEBSITE | |
Malaekahana State Recreation Area | WEBSITE |
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.