June 15, 2017 · mccsokinawa.com
Thomas Alan Smilie
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n Okinawa you can camp just about anywhere. It just depends on what you want out of your trip. Some locations are more inclined towards hiking, lounging, sightseeing, star gazing, lone-wolfing it, philosophizing, parties or fishing. Some places are established campsites and some are there for you to discover. But as long as you have a tent, you can be the keeper of hot dogs and the ruler of sand castles at any beautiful spot on island. Whatever your reason to forgo the comforts of advanced society for a night or two, Okinawa’s beaches and parks are ideal in the summer. With temperatures in the mid-seventies at night, a
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fruitful excursion can be had with nothing more than a backpack stuffed with a tent, some franks and s’more supplies. While beach camping might seem like the most obvious choice, there are a variety of camping options on island. If you want a less sandy experience, Comprehensive Park (26°30'42.163"N, 127°54'21.622"E) has camp sites, as well as the Okinawa Prefectural Forest Park (26°30'12.1N, 127°54'38.6"E). Forest Azaela Park (26°38'23.687"N, 128°9'33.185"E) and Hiji Falls (26°42'40.504"N, 128°11'6.497"E) are two other woodsy camp spots available. And don’t forget about the cabins available at White Beach
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Get out under the night sky this summer. Naval Base, as well as Okuma. Before you go, make sure you have everything you need. All camping necessities can be rented at Semper Fit Outdoor Recreation for a very reasonable fee. Go to mccsokinawa.com/outdoor_ recreation for more information.
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