Camping

Kalalau Trail Camping

There are two authorized camping areas on the Kalalau Trail in the Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park: Kalalau and Hanakoa.

There are restrooms but no other facilities. Stream water is available and must be treated before drinking. Any cooking must be done on portable grills or camp stoves.

There is no cellphone coverage, and if you have an emergency, you have to signal a passing helicopter or boat or hike out for assistance.

Permits are only issued for Kalalau, at the end of the 11-mile Kalalau Trail.

However, permits allow for one-night stays (both going and coming) at Hanakoa, which is about 6 miles from the trailhead at Ke’e Beach. If you are tired, or inclement weather is imminent, the one-night stays at Hanakoa allow you to take a break.

You are allowed a maximum of 5 consecutive nights of camping on the Kalalau Trail, and a day used at Hanakoa counts towards that maximum.

Permits are available 90 days in advance and reservations must be made at this website.

A permit costs $25.00 per person per night for Hawaii residents, and $35.00 per person per night for visitors that are not residents of Hawaii.

If you plan to arrive by car, you also need a parking reservation ($20.00 per day). You must make the parking reservation after you secure your permit.

You will need to add 1 to the number of nights you plan to camp and reserve parking for that total number of days. For example, if you plan to camp 2 nights, you will need parking for 3 days.

Miloli’i Beach Camping

There is also a camping area at Miloli’i Beach that is only accessible by kayak or small boat. Camping here is permitted only in the summer months (May 15-September 7) and there is a maximum of 3 consecutive nights.

A permit for camping at Miloli’i Beach does not grant access to Haena State Park or the Kalalau Trail.

You can have a local outfitter drop you off at Miloli’i Beach and pick you up.