The park offers commanding views of the lush, amphitheater-headed Kalalau Valley from 4000 feet elevation. Wildland picnicking, tent camping and lodging. Hiking in native rain forest and along rim of Waimea Canyon; additional trails in neighboring forest reserves. Excellent area for observation of native plants, forest birds and insects. Seasonal plum picking and trout fishing. Pig hunting in public hunting area.
Koke'e offers tent camping opportunities with minimally developed campsites.
Access to Awaʻawapuhi Trail, NuʻaloloTrail and Pihea Trails allowed. All other trails, lookouts and park areas closed (NOTE: Vehicle access is not allowed beyond the Kalalau Lookout. Hikers must walk the park road beyond that point to access Pihea Tralhead.
In accordance with the Kokeʻe-Waimea Canyon Rec Residence leases, the appraisals for the 2020 rent reopener have been completed. The methodology section of the report is linked hereafter. NOTE: this only applies to existing leaseholders, whose leases run through 2029.
Methodology Section of Recreational Residences Appraisal Report
ʻŌhiʻa (Metrosideros polymorpha), the most abundant native tree in the state of Hawaiʻi, are dying from a new fungal disease. On Hawaiʻi Island, hundreds of thousands of ʻōhiʻa have already died from this fungus, called Ceratocystis. Healthy trees appear to die within a few days to a few weeks, which is how the disease came to be called “Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death.” This disease has killed trees in all districts of Hawaiʻi Island and has the potential to kill ʻōhiʻa trees statewide. – College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR), University of Hawaii at Manoa
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Non-Commercial Vehicles
Commercial Vehicles
*Parking vouchers are valid throughout Kokee State Park parking lots.
Daily During Daylight Hours
By Permit Only
