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Kipahulu Campground

Kipahulu CampgroundPhoto · Lahela Park
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ReservableAccess
21Sites

The place

Main Campground: Two comfort stations provide two vault toilets each (4 total). No water or showers available. No electrical outlets. Pets are allowed on a leash no longer than six feet and hiking in the park with pets is allowed only on the roads and within the designated campground boundaries. Quiet hours are 10 pm to 8 am. Camping is limited to 3 nights in any 30-day period. Recreation Hiking is the major attraction for the Kipahulu District of the Park. The campground overlooks ocean cliffs and is a short walk to ‘Ohe’o Gulch and Kuloa Point along the Coastline Trail. Keep reading

The Kuloa Point Loop Trail loops around and leads to the Pipi Wai trail which goes across the road and will go through a dense bamboo forest with views of Makahiku Falls and Waimoku Falls. The hike is a nature trail with a boardwalk going through the bamboo forest. The hike is 2 miles one-way and takes approximately 2 and1/2 hours to complete, taking your time to enjoy the scenery. Make sure to pack plenty of water and be prepared for rain at any time. Please keep in mind, these waterfalls are for viewing only. Adhere to all signs and be safe on your hike. Venturing off trails can lead to unwanted accidents. Junior Ranger programs are available for young children. Join our Rangers at the Visitor Center for information. Facilities Two comfort stations provide two vault toilets each (4 total). No water or showers available. No electrical outlets. The Visitor Center is open daily and has historical displays as well as a small gift store. A comfort station is located outside of the Visitor Center with a water station and flush toilets. There are no water spigots for foot washing. Natural Features The campground is located in an open field area overlooking the ocean. The area is rocky coastline and is a short walk to ‘Ohe’o Gulch and Kuloa Point along the Coastline Trail. There are no beaches located at this campground. Pools and falls are inaccessible for swimming. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (808) 572-4400. Nearby Attractions

The sites · 21

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

There is a campsite fee of$20 per night. Campers may reserve a maximum of 3 nights per campsite. The National Park entrance fee is not included in the campsite reservation. Upon arrival, please pay an entrance fee of 30$ at the entrance station or automated fee machine. A Valid National Park Pass is accepted in lieu of the $30 entrance fee and may be applied while reserving a campsite. Visit www.rec.gov to make any changes or cancellations to the reservation. Modifications to reservations may result in additional charges. A No Show Fee and additional charges may apply if a reservation is not canceled and or the camper does not check in with the entrance station staff. Kipahulu Campground is a year round campground. Reservations are required through Rec.gov prior to arrival. After hour arrivals/Late Check Ins: Please follow the directions posted on the white sign upon arrival at the entrance station.

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This campground sits in HI-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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