DLNR Wiki Permits

Waialae Cabin Campsite Division of Forestry and Wildlife



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:

  •     Be advised that campgrounds are not to be used as a place of quarantine.
  • Campgrounds  may be closed without much advanced notice due to shifting nature of COVID-19.  It is recommended that you check the camping website and your email just prior to your camping trip for the latest updates and review DOH general information on how to protect yourself/others.
  • All guest most follow State of Hawaii and Kauai County COVID-19 proclamations and regulations.  
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  •  If you, or a person with whom you have close contact with, are showing COVID-19 symptoms or have tested positive for COVID-19, stay home and monitor your health. 
  • All guests must remain within 6 feet of anyone not of the same household.
  • Guests must wear masks when going to and from campsite and bathrooms.  Practice safe social distancing rules and guidelines from other visitors in the area.
  • Campers are to clean and sanitize all picnic tables, benches, etc. upon arrival and before checking out.
  • Guests must provide their own liquid hand soap and hand sanitizer.
  • Be advised that campground facilities are not cleaned and sanitized regularly.
  • Be advised that not all campsites have available water and campers must be prepared to bring their own.
  •          To minimize the overlap of camping reservations, groups may occupy the campsite from 3:00PM on the first day of their reservation and must leave by 1200PM on their departure date.  

·         ·     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:

A long 8 hour hike on the Puu Ki Waialae Trail will place you at the Waialae campsite. You will find an open grassy area next to the Waialae Stream in the Na Pali-Kona Forest Reserve/Alakai Wilderness Preserve. The site offers a small picnic shelter and a composting toilet. Because of the length of the hike, the preferred means of access is horseback riding. See the brochure, Hiking Safely in Hawaii

 

No open fires are allowed at the campground!



Location

8 hour hike from road.  Access from Menehune Road in Waimea Town, up to end of Waimea Road, across Waimea River and connect to Waimea Canyon Trail for 3 miles, then 7 miles on Puu Ki Waialae Trail to cabin site.



Special Conditions

This campsite will not be accessible during stormy weather or heavy rain in the mountains. Under these conditions there will be a high probability of flash flooding which will make the numerous stream crossings hazardous and potentially life threatening.

Leptospirosis is a real threat and you should assume all untreated water may be contaminated with the Leptospira bacteria. Filters may not be sufficient to remove the bacteria if using stream water so it is advisable to boil or chemically treat the water.

You will be hiking and camping in a designated public hunting area. Wear bright colored clothing and stay on marked trails.

Hazards

No hazards.

Prohibited

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Activities

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Amenities

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Facilities

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Refund Policy



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