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.
Coastal Flood Statement issued August 11 at 3:16AM HST until August 12 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING DURING HIGH TIDE THROUGH WEDNESDAY... .Peak monthly high tides combined with water levels that are running higher than predicted will lead to minor flooding in low lying coastal areas. Coastal flooding is possible through Wednesday around the daily peak afternoon high tide. * WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Vulnerable low-lying coastal roadways, docks, boat ramps and other coastal infrastructure of all Hawaiian Islands. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation.
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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