Kalopa State Recreation Area Campground
Open for camping. All campers must have advance permits through explore.ehawaii.gov and complete mandatory check-in with staff at 3:00pm. Maximum stay is 5 consecutive nights. Park hours are 7:00am to 8:00pm daily.
Flood Watch issued September 9 at 3:17AM HST until September 9 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
A band of deeper moisture over the Big Island could produce heavy showers through this afternoon that may lead to flooding. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The Big Island. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to rapid runoff. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A band of deeper moisture over the Big Island could produce heavy showers through this afternoon that may lead to flooding.
About
Kalopa State Recreation Area sits on the verdant slopes of Mauna Kea at 2,000 feet elevation, offering a cool, misty retreat within one of Hawaii's last remaining lowland native ʻōhiʻa forests. The tent camping area is set apart from the cabin facilities and provides a peaceful base for exploring the park's easy 0.7-mile interpretive nature trail through old-growth forest. The campground includes restrooms, picnic tables, trash service, and potable water. Hot showers are not available at the campground itself; they are only provided in the duplex rental cabins. The park operates on a permit-only system with all reservations handled through the Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi portal. Maximum stay is 5 consecutive nights. This is a tent-only camping area with no RV hookups or facilities for large vehicles. The park is open daily from 7:00am to 8:00pm, and all campers must complete a mandatory check-in with staff at 3:00pm.
Directions
Located off Kalopa Road near Honokaa on Hawaii Island's Hamakua Coast, at approximately 2,000 feet elevation on the slopes of Mauna Kea.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $70 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | +1 (808) 775-8852 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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