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Home My WebLink AboutA Guide To Public Parks (Rev 11-30-2023)COUNTY BEACH PARKS m rn o << o Q) Day -Use Only, ° o g o- D F 3. o nt _ - LIFE No Camping Allowed GUARDS Puna x X_ x x x x 7 days a week Isaac Kepo'okalani Hale Beach Park,Pohoiki 8:30-5:10 pm North Kohala x x x x x x x None Kebkea Beach Park North Kona x x x x None Wai'aha Beach Park (Honls) Kahalu'u Beach Park x x x x x x x x x 7 days a week 9:15-4:45 pm Magic Sands (La'aloa) x x x x 7 days a week 9:15-4:45 pm Pahoehoe Beach Park x x None South Kona x x x None Honaunau Boat Ramp South Hilo Weekends/Holidays/ Carlsmith Beach Park x x x x x x x x Summer Break 9:15-4:45 pm Coconut Island (Moku Ola) x x x x x x x x x None Hilo Bayfront Beach x x x x x x None Honoli'i Beach Park x x x x x 7 days a week 9:15-4:45 pm James Kealoha Beach Park x x x x x x None Kuhio Kalaniana'ole Park x*" x x x x None Lehia Beach Park x*" None Wai'olenaNVai'uli x x x x x x x None Beach Parks (Leleiwi) Weekends/Holidays/ Onekahakaha Beach Park x x x x x x x x x Summer Break 9:15-4:45 pm Reeds Bay Beach Park X x x x x x x None Richardson Ocean Park x x x x x x x 7 days a week 9:15-4:45 pm COUNTY TENTNEHICLE CAMP SITES " `� rn 'o - Camping Permits Required g D 3. _ - LIFE GUARDS Kau x x x x x x x None Punalu'u Black Sand Beach Park Whittington Beach Park x x x x x None North Hilo x x x x x x x None Laupahoehoe Pt. Beach Park South Hilo x x x x x None Kolekole Gulch Park [CLOSED] North Kohala x x*" x None Kapa'a Beach Park Mahukona Beach Park x X*" x x x x x None South Kohala Weekends/Holidays Spencer Park at Ohai'ula Beach x x x x x x x x x 9:15-4:45 pm North Kona x x x x x x x None Kohanaiki Beach Park South Kona Ho'ckena Beach Park- For Permits see 1c x x x x x x x x x None Website- http://hookena.org/camping.html Miloli'i Beach Park x x x None COUNTY CABIN LODGING SITES G a Lodging Permits Required = g ca - - ` ® SECURITY 3 - GUARDS Mauna Kea Recreation Area x x x x x x x x 6:15 pm-6:15 gTu Tent Camping may not be suitable in certain areas due to ground and wind conditions. "Under favorable conditions. "Portable Restroom UPOLU POINT KEOKEA BEACH PARK * KAPA:A BEACH PARK KAPA'" H *MAHUKONABEACH PARK DISTRICT KAwAIHAE SPENCER OHAI`ULA BEACH In PARK Hapuna Beach State Park eau rva[I Pa DISTMD PACIFIC OCEAN wAIKOLOA KEAHOLE 1. *KOHANAIKI BEACH PARK NORTH KONA Waraha Beach Park (Honlz) ISTMCT Pahoehoe Beach Park A Magic Sands/La aloa Beach Park Kahalu'I, Beach Park Napo opo'o Beach Park CAPTAIN coorc HONAUNAU Yen. Center Pu uhonua o Honaunau 11 National Park SOUTH KONA DISTRICT *Ho'okena Beach Park *COUNTY CAMPSITES Waipr o Valley Lookout K rA AUHAU LAUPAHOEHOE POINT BBA Kalopa State ParIk orcA 4 BEACH PA Waikaumalo Park HAMAKUA DISTRICT KINDLE HAK Mauna Kea Akaka Falls * PEPE ErcE GILBERT KAHELE NORTH HILO RECREATION DISTRICT 19 ` P AREA Boiling Pots 200 Rainbow Falls Kaumana Caves ISLANDSOUTH HILO 1 OFDISTRICT KEA AU HAWAI'I RK KOLEKOLE* BEACH PARK HILO T GlenwoodvaTreece a Park /Mauna Loa DISTRICT\ Hawari Volcanoes National Park Na Makani Paio 0AIIFA 1—TFR KA' 0 DISTRICT PAPA GRAPHIC SCALE PAHALA: *MILOLI-I BEACH MankaState * ®_ Pak PUNALU U PARKwAl BEACH PARK 11 War ohi uParkrvu HONU APO WHITTINGTON BEACH PARK NAALEHU South Point A GUIDE TO PUBLIC PARKS COUNTY OF HAWAI'I DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Phone/TTY: (808) 961-8311 Fax: (808) 961-8411 Website: http://vmw.hawaiicounty.gov HALE BEACH PARK Mackenzie State Park FROM KEAHOLE AIRPo RTTD: Kailua -8 miles Keauhou Bay -14 miles Kealakekua Bay-24 miles P—honua o Honaunau -30 miles Waimea-38 miles FROMHILOAIRPORTTO: (viart.19) Waimea -ST miles Hapuna Beach - T2 miles Keahole Airport - 95 miles Kailua -103 miles (via rt. 11) Volcanoes National Park -28 miles Kailua -123 miles (via rt. 19) Punaluu - 58 miles Rev 11.30.23 Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer WE DO NOT HOLD ANY RESERVATIONS PRIOR TO PAYMENT. ALL PERMITS SHALL BE ISSUED ON A FIRST -COME, FIRST -SERVED BASIS ACCORDING TO AVAILABILITY AT EACH CAMPSITE. GENERAL INFORMATION County of Hawaii Camping Permits are required for both tent camping and recreational vehicle campers. Camping and Pavilion permits must be obtained in advance and they may be purchased in the following ways: a. P&R Admin Office, County Aupuni Center Department of Parks and Recreation PhonefTTY: (808) 961-8311 County of Hawaii Fax: (808) 961-8411 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 MON-FRI 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Hilo, HI 96720 Closed on Weekends & Holidays b. Kailua Park Permit Office, located outside of KCAC Phone: (808) 327-3560 75-5530 Kuakini Highway Fax: (808) 327-3562 Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 MON-FRI 8:00 AM-12:00 PM & 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Closed on Weekends & Holidays c. Websites: http://hawaiicounty.ehawaii.gov (camping & lodging permits only, except Ho'okena) http://hookena.org/camp ing.html (Ho'okena Beach Park camping permits by KUPA-Phone: 808-328-8450 d. Satellite Office locations - Permit hours subject to change according to facility scheduling. Please call first to arrange your visit. WAIMEA COMMUNITY CENTER (S. Kohala) 65-1260 Kawaihae Road. Kamuela, HI 96743 WAIMEA DISTRICT PARK (S. Kohala) 67-1315 Ala'Ohia Road. Kamuela, HI 96743 HISAOKA GYM/KAMEHAMEHA PARK (N. Kohala) 54-382 Kamehameha Park Road. Kapaau, HI 96755 NA'ALEHU COMMUNITY CENTER (Kau) 95-5635 Mamalahoa Highway. Naalehu, HI 96772 KA'U GYM (Ka'u) 92-1219 Kamani Street. Pahala, HI 96777 2. CAMPING FEES (at County Beach Parks) Phone: (808)887-3014 MON-FRI 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Please call for an appointment 7. REFUND POLICY a. Requests for refunds for camping permits must be made no less than one business day prior to use date. Refunds will be less processing fees. b. Request for refunds for lodging permits must be made no less than 14 days prior to use date. Refunds will be less processing fees. c. Requests for refunds for pavilion permits must be made no less than two business days prior to use date. d Applicant must submit their permit copy to the Main Office before a refund can be processed. e. A refund check is mailed to the applicant within two to three weeks of the cancellation. Other Island of Hawaii agencies who provide information and assistance: Big Island Visitors Bureau Shoreline Public Access For pre -planning your trip to Hawaii www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov/resources/shoresline-public- www.gohawaii.com/big-island access Hawaii Volcanoes National Parks Phone: (808) 985-6000 (Visitor Info) Website: www.nps.gov/havo For information on Hawaii State Parks — Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of State Parks P. O. Box 936, Hilo, HI 96721 Phone: (808) 961-9540 Phone: (808) 587-0300 Honolulu Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park Phone: (808) 328-2288 (Visitor Center) Website: www.nps.gov/puho Forinformation on hunting, hiking trails, forestrules — Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife P. O. Box 4849, Hilo, HI 96720 Phone: (808) 974-4221 Phone: (808) 887-1906 For bus schedule information — For online information on conditions, closures, alerts, etc — Please call: Hours Vary Mass Transportation Agency Ocean Safety: www.hawaiibeachsafety.com/big-island 1266 Kamehameha Avenue, Suite A-2 , Hilo, HI 96720 Civil Defense Alerts: www.hawaiicounty.gov/active-alerts Phone: (808) 889-6505 Phone: (808) 961-8343 Website: http://heleonbus.org Pacific Tsunami Warning Center: www.tsunami.gov MON-THU 12:30 PM-2:30 PM FRI 9:00 AM-10:30 PM 9. Outer -islands: Department Parks & Recreation Department of Parks & Recreation Kauai Parks & Recreation Phone: (808) 939-2510 Citv and County of Honolulu County of Maui County of Kauai MON-THU 3:00 PM-5:00 PM Parks Permit Office 700 Hali a Nakoa Street 4444 Rice St, Suite 105 1000 Uluohia St, Suite 309 War Memorial Complex Lihu'e, HI 96766 Phone: (808) 928-3102 Kapolei, HI 96707 Wailuku, HI 96793 Phone: (808) 241-4460 MON-THU 12:00 PM-3:00 PM Phone: (808) 768-3003 Phone: (808) 270-7230 Fax: (808) 241-5126 FRI 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Fax: (808) 768-3053 Fax (808) 270-7934 www.kauai.gov/Parks www.honolulu.gov/parks/ http://mauicounty.gov/119/Parks-Recreation (Visiting, Camping Information) • Adult (18 years old & over) = $5.00* per adult per night . (Non -Residents $20.00* per adult per night) • Junior (13 to 17 years old) = $2.00* per junior per night. (Non -Residents $20.00* per junior per night) Children (12 years and under) = $1.00 per child per night . (Non -Residents $20.00 per child per night) * Additional non-refundable $1.00 online service provider processing fee for Resident and Non -Resident Adults and Juniors Valid Hawaii State driver's license or Hawaii State ID needed to qualify for resident rates 3. County Code/Chapter 15/Section 15-44. Camping Time Limits: No person shall be allowed to remain at any one specific camping area for a period longer than one week during the months of June through August and for a period not longer than two weeks during the other nine months of the year... 4. MAUNA KEA RECREATION AREA RESERVATIONS a. Cabin Rental Fee = $75.00 per night. Non -Residents $150.00 per night. b. Bunkhouse Rental Fee = $240.00 per night. Non -Residents $480.00 per night. C. Security Deposit = $250.00 per cabin/bunkhouse Bunkhouses are for groups only. Groups must apply and be approved before purchasing a lodging permit. Application can be submitted online here: https://maunakea.ehawaii.gov 5. PAVILION RESERVATIONS Picnic pavilion exclusive use fees for non -benefit group activities: a. Rental Fee = $25.00 per day or $50.00 per day with kitchen use (if applicable) b. Security Deposit = $50 per pavilion and $25 Key Deposit (if applicable) 6. METHODS OF PAYMENT a. Cash, money order and travelers checks. b. Personal checks are accepted only if there is a two -week clearance from the reservation date. C. Credit cards accepted at Hilo and WHCC Office only and through the online camping website. 10. Additional information: a. Most facilities with restroom accommodations are usually adequately supplied, however, it is advisable to carry your own supplies. b. Before drinking water at our sites, please be sure to check signs where water storage tanks are in use. C. Campers and pavilion -use patrons are advised to bring their own illuminating devices just in case park lights are not in working order. Applicants with pavilion -use permits are advised to bring spare light bulbs to the pavilions where electricity is provided. NO CAMPING IN PAVILIONS. d. Firewood is not furnished and fires must be confined to self-contained units. Open fires are prohibited. e. Vehicles should be parked in designated areas only and locked since break-ins are not uncommon. Do not leave personal belongings unattended. There are no motor home courts, but recreation vehicles are permitted to park in designated parking areas at the campground. f. Security guard service is provided only at Kohanaiki, Spencer, Isaac Hale Beach Parks and Mauna Kea Recreation Area. All other camping and picnic sites do not provide this service. Use good judgment while staying at camp and picnic sites because some incidents of harassment and other unpleasant experiences have been reported in the past. g. Please report any unpleasant situations experienced, hazards, acts of vandalism and other accommodation defects found at any public facilities to our office as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation. h. It is unlawful for any person to take or permit any dog, cat or other domestic animal, whether loose or on a leash or in restraint on or about any County beach park. This shall not apply to service animals that are trained to perform tasks for people with disabili- ties or for purposes of law enforcement by law enforcement agencies of the Federal, State or County government. Service ani- mals are working animals, not pets. i. If camping at our Mauna Kea cabins/bunkhouse units, please bring your own cots, bedding, blankets, towels, toiletries, first aid, utensils, paper goods, cleaning supplies, etc. Cabins come with 1 table, 6 chairs, pots/pan, microwave, stove, toilet paper, broom and dust pan. Bunkhouse units come each with 1 table, 6 chairs, toilet paper, broom and dustpan. Bunkhouse users have access to the dining hall which has a kitchen furnished with refrigerator/freezer, stove, oven, microwave, sink, counter space, 14 tables and 84 chairs.