Napali Coast State Wilderness Park State Parks Camping

Description

Nāpali Coast Camping Permit Info & Access

With the advent of COVID-19 and specific rules/Emergency Orders related to the pandemic, please be informed that rules and policies may change with little notice.  As of June, 2020: 

• Nāpali Coast Camping Permits are currently available 30-days in advance

Polihale State Park is scheduled to reopen on June 17 – those intending to access Nāpali by personal boat or kayak for overnight camping need to be aware that launching or landing at Polihale may not be available due to ongoing road repairs.  Please plan accordingly.

• Napali Coast Camping Permits are now available 30-days in advance!
  
• As of November 2019, limited overnight parking is available at the trailhead in Hāʻena State Park.  Overnight parking must be purchased at gohaena.com AFTER securing your camping permits. For more information please call (808) 826-9988

COVID-19 rules:

1.     Campsites are not an allowable travel quarantine facility.  Non-residents must meet all State and County travel guidelines prior to check in.

2. No group of more than 5 persons is allowed to hike on state trails. All persons not part of a single residential or family unit shall maintain a distance of at least 20 feet from any other hiker.

In the interests of keeping all guests safe, DLNR State Parks 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.

Camping permits for the Kalalau Trail are only issued for Kalalau Valley however the permits allow for 1-night camping (each way) at Hanakoa.  Hanakoa and Kalalau, are the only two authorized areas for camping along the Kalalau trail. Hanakoa is roughly 6 miles from the trailhead.  Hikers are encouraged to stop/camp at Hanakoa if they possess a permit for Kalalau and need a break or antcipate bad weather.  A stopover at Hanakoa, counts as one night, and therefore reduces the total number of nights permitted at Kalalau.

Rates: Hawaii Residents:  $25 per person per night. Non-residents:  $35 per person per night.

• The maximum length of stay along the Kalalau Trail is 5 consecutive nights
•  The maximum length of stay at Miloli'i Valley is 3 consecutive nights. • During summer (May 15 to Sept 7) boat/kayak landings are allowed ONLY with a valid camping permit at Kalalau and Milolii.
• Archaeological sites are prevalent in the camping areas and are protected by law. Do not disassemble rock walls.
• No camping or loitering in the emergency helicopter landing zones.

Location

Trailhead at end of Kuhio Highway (Hwy 56) in Ha'ena State Park; Kalalau and Miloli‘i Valleys accessible by kayak from May 15 through September 7.  Nu‘alolo Kai accessible for day use by commercial boat tours or by private boats.

NOTE: The camping area at Miloli'i is accessible by boat or kayak only - there is no overland access.

Polihale State Park is scheduled to reopen on June 17, 2020 – those intending to access Nāpali by personal boat or kayak for overnight camping need to be aware that launching or landing at Polihale may not be available due to ongoing road repairs.  Please plan accordingly. 

Special Conditions

COVID-19 rules:

1.     Campsites are not an allowable travel quarantine facility.   Non-residents must provide proof of quarantine completion prior to reservation confirmation.

2.  All guests must be household members sharing the same address.

3. No group of more than two persons is allowed to hike on state trails, unless all hikers in the group are part of a single residential or family unit sharing the same address. All persons not part of a single residential or family unit shall maintain a distance of at least 20 feet from any other hiker.

In the interests of keeping all guests safe, DLNR State Parks 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.

Pack out what you packed in. NO CAMPFIRES ALLOWED. Cook on campstoves or portable grills only. Boil or treat water before drinking. Only stream water available. Clean campsite and surrounding areas before leaving. No security personnel, emergency services or cell phone coverage. For emergencies, you must signal a passing boat or helicopter, or hike out for help. During summer period (May 15 to Sept 7) boat/kayak landings are allowed ONLY with a valid camping permit at Kalalau and Milolii. FOR CIVIL DEFENSE EMERGENCIES (i.e. Hurricane or Tsunami warnings), there is no warning siren in this park. If time allows, warnings will be broadcast by civil defense aircraft.

Permits for Kalalau shall be valid for Hanakoa on the first and/or last night of camping along the Kalalau Trail. Permitees must choose between the two areas. Hikers are encouraged to stopover and camp at Hanakoa if they possess a valid permit for Kalalau and they feel the need to break up their trek due to such factors as fatigue, inclement weather, or impending darkness.

Camping is prohibited along the trail route except for the designated camping areas at Hanakoa and Kalalau.

No two consecutive nights allowed at Hanakoa.

As of November 2019, limited overnight parking is available at the trailhead in Hāʻena State Park.  Overnight parking must be purchased at gohaena.com AFTER securing your camping permits.

Commercial uses within State Parks are prohibited.  This includes guided hikes/overnight trips, as well as boat drop-off or pick-up from Napali Coast destinations, except by special permit.

EXPERIENCED HIKERS ONLY – trail is narrow in places and contains steep and slippery sections with sheer drop-offs.

Some campsites are located within archaeological complexes. Leave all archaeological features undisturbed – DO NOT MOVE ROCKS, DO NOT CONSTRUCT CAMPSITES OR FIRE RINGS.

ROCKFALL HAZARD – Heed all warning signs and never linger or camp adjacent to cliffs or rock faces.

FLASH FLOOD HAZARD – Never cross a stream if the water is above your knees.

HAZARDOUS CLIFFS - The Kalalau trail traverses topography with extreme cliff faces - move slowly and cautiously in areas where the trail is narrow and adjacent to cliffs - or turn back if you doubt your skill.

CAMPING ALLOWED ONLY WITHIN AREAS DESIGNATED FOR CAMPING.

HANAKOA – camping allowed on terraces in vicinity of shelters and composting toilet.

KALALAU – camping allowed on terraces immediately adjacent to Kalalau Beach and on sand beach above the high wash of waves. NO CAMPING IN KALALAU VALLEY OR ALONG STREAMS, NO CAMPING IN CAVES OR ADJACENT TO CLIFFS. NO CAMPING ON EMERGENCY HELIPADS.

MILOLI’I – camping allowed in beach flat within and adjacent to camp shelters. NO CAMPING IN MILOLI’I VALLEY OR ALONG STREAMS. NO CAMPING ADJACENT TO CABIN – AREA FRONTING CABIN IS EMERGENCY HELIPAD.

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