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Polihale State Park State Parks Camping

Description

Braving a long and rutted dirt road rewards the traveler with a stunning beach park. Picnicking and tent camping on wild coastline with large sand beach backed by dunes. Scenic setting, colorful sunsets and good views of the high sea cliffs of Na Pali Coast. Swimming in summer during calm conditions; shore fishing. Beware of strong, offshore currents. Hot, dry area.

 

Road leading to park is an unimproved dirt road that may flood during rains and become impassable, other areas have deep sand.  Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended.  Rental car companies may prohibit use of their vehicles on thie park access road.  Stay on designated roads only - NO DRIVING WITHIN DUNES OR ON BEACH.

 

Polihale offers beachfront tent camping opportunities with minimally developed campsites.

 

 

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

 


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Location

End of 5-mile long dirt road from Mana Village, off Kaumuali'i Highway (Highway 50).

Road leading to park is an unimproved dirt road that may flood during rains and become impassable, other areas have deep sand.  Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended.  Rental car companies may prohibit use of their vehicles on thie park access road.


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Special Conditions

May occupy camp site from 3:00 p.m. on first day of reservation and must leave camp site by 12:00 p.m. on departure date.

Only names listed are covered by this permit. CAMPING ALLOWED ONLY AT AREAS DESIGNATED FOR CAMPING. Site selection is on a first-come, first-served basis - there are designated (numbered) camp areas but no numbered campsites at this park.  Each camp area is iserviced by central restroom/shower units

Remote Area--no security personnel, no emergency services or cell phone coverage at this park. NO CAMPFIRES ALLOWED. Cook on campstoves or portable grills only. Park vehicles in designated parking areas only. NO DRIVING ON DUNES OR ON BEACH. Camp site and surrounding area must be cleaned before departure.

Road leading to park is an unimproved dirt road that may flood during rains and become impassable, other areas have deep sand. Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended. Rental car companies may prohibit use of their vehicles on this road.

Hazards

No hazards.

Prohibited

No prohibited.

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Activities

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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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