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Description
The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife provides camping facilities for public recreation. Campers must make reservations online and obtain camping permits before their trip. To address health and safety issues related to COVID-19, new conditions for camping permits have been developed. They are as follows:
· · In the interests of keeping all guests safe, DLNR reserves the right to evict guests who do not abide by COVID rules as set by Emergency Order and cancel their remaining nights without refund.
Campsite Description:
Puu ka Pele Forest Reserve. Site with overstory of kukui, and mango trees with Koaie Stream close by. Trail shelter and composting toilet on site. Be aware of flash flooding potential. See the brochure, Hiking Safely in Hawaii
(e.g.:gas stove)
LocationCampsite is a 4 hour hike from road. Access via Kukui Trail then on to 1.25 mile marker on Koaie Canyon Trail, which starts about a half mile up the Waimea River from the bottom of Kukui Trail. It takes you on a route along the south side of Koaie Canyon, with good scenery and swimming holes. It passes from Puu ka Pele Forest Reserve into Na Pali-Kona Forest Reserve.
Special Conditions
DANGER: Do not try to access this campsite during stormy weather or if there is heavy rain in the mountains. These conditions will lead to possible flash flooding which will make stream crossing potentially hazardous and life threatening.
HazardsNo hazards.ProhibitedNo prohibited.ActivitiesNo activities.Amenities
FacilitiesNo facilities.Reservation |