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.
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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