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Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area State Parks Camping

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POLIPOLI SPRING SRA CAMPING

This campground is for tent camping only. Campervans are prohibited.

Camping and lodging within the fog belt of the Kula Forest Reserve at 6200 foot elevation. Extensive trail system in the forest reserve, including through a forest reminiscent of the conifer forests of the Pacific Northwest coast. Sweeping views of Central and West Maui, Kaho'olawe, Moloka'i and Lana'i in clear weather. Pig and seasonal bird hunting. Hikers should wear bright colored clothing – hunters may be in the area. Nights are generally cold; winter nights frequently have below freezing temperatures. No campground showers.

1.  Guests must provide their own liquid hand soap and hand sanitizer.

2.  Check-in time is now 3:00 pm

3.  Only names listed are covered by this permit. 

Polipoli has a single cabin for rent.

Cabin Rate:

Hawaii Residents:  $70 per cabin per night.
Non-residents:  $100 per cabin per night.

Reservations for the single cabin at Polipoli are not available online.  Please contact Maui State Parks to book this cabin reservation at (808) 984-8109.

Camping Rates:

Hawaii Residents:  $20 per campsite per night for up to 10 persons

Non-residents:  $30 per campsite per night for up to 10 persons

*chlidren 2 and under free

COPY OF PERMIT IS REQUIRED.  PERMITS MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED.  A 4-wheel drive vehicle is required.  Only authorized service animals are allowed at this park.  This is a remote area with no security, emergency or rescue services available.  Lodging:  Pickup and return keys at the Maui State Parks Office in Wailuku.  Pickup keys no later than 12:00noon on the first day of your stay or the last work day prior to your check-in date.  Check-in after 2:00pm.  Check-out is before 10:00am.  Electricity and refrigeration is not provided.  Please conserve water.  Camping:  Undesignated campground is an open lawn for tent camping only. There are no assigned camp sites in this area. Must have a tent.  Do not drive vehicles into campgrounds.  Showers and drinking water not provided.  Camping allowed only within the designated area on a first-come, first-served basis.  DUE TO DRY CONDITIONS, ABSOLUTELY NO FIRES OF ANY TYPE ALLOWED IN CAMPING AREA.

 


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Location

9.7 miles upland from Kula on Waipoli Road off Kekaulike Avenue (Highway 377); 4-wheel drive vehicle required.


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Special Conditions

Special Conditions: 

A 4-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE IS REQUIRED. ONLY AUTHORIZED SERVICE ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED AT THIS PARK. THIS IS A REMOTE AREA WITH NO SECURITY PERSONNEL. FOR EMERGENCY OR RESCUE SERVICES CALL 911. 

Only names listed are covered by this permit 

COPY OF PERMIT IS REQUIRED. PERMITS ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE. New! CHECK-IN AFTER 3:00 PM. CHECK-OUT BEFORE 10:00 AM. ONLY AUTHORIZED SERVICE ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED AT THIS PARK*. 

*USDOJ defines service animals as " dogs" that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks directly related to the person's disability. Service animals must be under control of handler at all times and must be housebroken.

Permits must be obtained at least seven (7) days in advance of occupancy date. No changes will be accepted to an existing permit less than seven (7) days prior to the check-in date shown on the permit. Permits are not transferable. 

SHOULD YOU ENCOUNTER FALLEN TREES BLOCKING THE ROADWAY, PLEASE CONTACT FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE AT 984-8100 DURING REGULAR WORK HOURS OR ENFORCEMENT AT 873-3990 AFTER WORK HOURS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. PLEASE REPORT ANYTHING UNUSUAL OR SUSPICIOUS TO ENFORCEMENT AT 873-3990. 

LODGING: Pickup and return keys at the Maui State Parks Office in Wailuku. Pickup keys no later than 12:00noon on the first day of your stay or the last work day prior to your check-in date. Check-in after 3:00pm. Check􀀑out is before 10:00am. Electricity and refrigeration are not provided. Please conserve water. 

PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION 

CAMPING: This campground is for tent camping only. Undesignated campground is an open lawn for tent camping only. There are no assigned camp sites in this area. Campervans are prohibited. Must have a tent. Do not drive vehicles into campgrounds. Showers and drinking water are not provided. Camping allowed only within the designated area on a first-come, first-served basis. DUE TO DRY CONDITIONS, ABSOLUTELY NO OPEN FIRES OF ANY TYPE ALLOWED IN CAMPING AREA. PROPANE/ GAS COOKING DEVICES ALLOWED. 

May occupy camp site from 3:00 p.m. on first day of reservation and must leave camp site by 10:00 a.m. on departure date. 

I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO ABIDE WITH THE ABOVE SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND THE RULES AND PERMIT CONDITIONS ON THE REVERSE SIDE. 

Hazards 

No hazards. 

Prohibited 

No prohibited 

Hazards

No hazards.

Prohibited

No prohibited.

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Amenities

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Refund Policy

Refunds must be requested at least 15 days in advance of your check-in date. No online refunds inside of 15 days to check-in.
To request a refund, login and click on “My Reservations”, then select the appropriate "Refund/Cancellation" link and follow the instructions.

Refunds for credit cards minus service fee and cancellation fee ($5), will be credited back to your card. Card must be the same as original purchase.
To request a refund less than 15 days in advance, you must email an appeal, with reason, to <DLNR.DSP.Permits@hawaii.gov>  Appeals are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may not be approved.
You may add additional days to an existing permit (up to the maximum allowable consecutive nights stay), or you may switch dates entirely, availability permitting. Additional lodging fees, as well as a change fee, will apply and must be paid for at the time of the change. CHANGES TO DATES OF STAY MUST BE MADE MORE THAN 7 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR DATE OF CHECK-IN. WITHIN 7 DAYS, NO DATE CHANGES ARE ALLOWED.
However, cancellation or reductions in dates MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 15 PRIOR TO YOUR DATE OF CHECK-IN. WITHIN 15 DAYS, NO REDUCTION IN DATE CHANGES ARE ALLOWED.
Availability permitting, yes, within the same park, you may switch your campsite number if there is space.
No switching parks allowed. To change your stay to another park, you need to cancel your permit, request a refund more than 15 days before check-in date, and purchase a new permit for your desired site.
There is a $3 fee to change your dates of stay, to switch campsite number, or to add guests.  There is no change fee to add days, but you will incur the additional camping costs for extra nights.
 
REFUNDS/CHANGES DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER AND PARK CLOSURES:
In the event that severe weather (flash floods/tropical storms or hurricanes) is forecasted to affect a park area, or forces a park closure, permittees will be notified and given the option to either revise their dates to a future stay, or receive a refund.  Inquiries regarding these situations can be directed to <DLNR.DSP.Permits@hawaii.gov>.


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