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CAMPGROUNDS
NAPALI TO POLIHALE
CAMPING ON KAUA'I
Hawai'i is a camping dream and Kaua'i is the crown jewel. As the oldest island in Hawai'i, it has everything from cool, lush forests up in Koke'e, to the most memorable beach sunsets.
With over nine campgrounds spread out over Kaua'i, you could easily camp your way around the entire island in a week or more!
KAUAI'S CAMPGROUNDS
Kaua'i has 4 county run campgrounds, 2 private run camps and 3 state run camp areas. Within some of those, there are more than one campground as well, such as Hanakoa camp on the way to Kalalau beach. Below we will list each of the main camps around the island with a bit of basic info. Feel free to contact us HERE for more info on campgrounds on Kauai.
*All camping on Kauai requires advance permits and reservations.
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STATE PARKS
Hiking the NaPali coast trail and camping at Kalalau beach is one of the most challenging and rewarding adventures Hawaii has to offer. It is an 11 mile one way trip to Kalalau beach with Hanakoa camp at about the 6 mile mark, a little more than half way. Camping here takes some planning. Permits need to be reserved ahead of time up to 90 days in advance (they do sell out quickly). Making sure you have the right gear is a must!
The NaPali coast is state run and is a wild and rugged place! Weather conditions can change quickly and weather reports for Kauai in general are unreliable at best! Use caution when crossing streams, especially if it has been raining, as flash flooding can happen quickly. Ocean conditions in the summer are usually flat, glassy and magical. Winter time sees pretty consistent large swells, making swimming dangerous but there are plenty of fresh water spots to jump in and there will be less crowds! BUT either season has its odd days. Plan ahead, pay attention, use common sense and you will have the adventure of a lifetime!
Be sure to continuously check Weather Reports and Hanakapi'ai Stream Levels with these links to ensure the safest river crossings.
Check out https://www.hikingkalalau.com/ for all the tips, advice, maps, photos, weather and education for everything on the Kalalau trail.
Bring: Comfortable (worn in!) hiking shoes, Light clothing, Light rain jacket/poncho, Hat, Bathing suit
NAPALI COAST AND KALALAU BEACH
Recommended Stay: 2-3 Nights
Recommended Gear:
