Hipalau

About this site

Campsite in Puʻu Ka Pele Forest Reserve with overstory of kukui and mango trees and Koaie Stream close by. Trail shelter and composting toilet on site. Be aware of flash flooding potential. Campsite is a 4 hour hike from road. Access via Kukui Trail then on to 1.25 mile marker on Koaie Canyon Trail, which starts about a half mile up the Waimea River from the bottom of Kukui Trail. It takes you on a route along the south side of Koaie Canyon, with good scenery and swimming holes. Passes from Puʻu Ka Pele Forest Reserve into Na Pali-Kona Forest Reserve. DANGER: Do not try to access this campsite during stormy weather or if there is heavy rain in the mountains. These conditions will lead to possible flash flooding which will make stream crossing potentially hazardous and life threatening. Camping permits required; reservations must be made online at camping.ehawaii.gov.

Amenities & access

Contact

• https://camping.ehawaii.gov/camping/all,details,31726.html

Location

22.080572, -159.640106

Elevation · 1,017 ft