HomeMy WebLinkAboutMauna Kea Recreation Area Cabin Lodging -press release
Roxcie L. Waltjen
Harry Kim
Director
Mayor
Maurice C. Messina
Deputy Director
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
(808) 961-8311 Fax (808) 961-8411
Email: parks_recreation@hawaiicounty.gov
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/parks-and-recreation/
September 13, 2018
NEWS RELEASE
COUNTY SET TO OPEN MAUNA KEA RECREATION AREA CABINS
The Department of Parks and Recreation announces the Mauna Kea Recreation Area (MKRA)
cabins will be available for lodging beginning October 1, 2018.
Each available cabin is intended for use by a maximum of six occupants, and may be reserved
for up to seven consecutive nights. There are seven cabins, two of which are ADA accessible
and each cabin contains two individual rooms, a kitchenette (with small refrigerator, electric
range, and pots and pans), shower, toilet and lavatory. Each room is furnished with a folding
table and chairs, and permittees must furnish their own bedding, food and personal supplies.
The park meets ADA requirements and accessible cabins are available for use.
The final phase of MKRA will included the establishment of concession operations for food &
beverage services and sales & rental of sundries and camping gear. Additionally, the
Department intends to issue permits for commercial star-gazing activities in the main parking lot
area from sunset to 10:00 p.m. Once these services are available, the Department will notify
the public.
The cost for overnight use of each cabin is $75 for Hawai‘i residents, and $150 for non-Hawai‘i
residents. There is a one-time refundable security deposit of $250 per cabin. The security
deposit will be refunded in full provided the permittee complies with all conditions of the lodging
permit.
Cabin lodging permits may be obtained via the Department’s online camping reservation system
at http://hawaiicounty.ehawaii.gov or in person at the Department’s administration office located
at Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 or the Kona office located at West Hawai`i Civic
Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy. A processing fee of $10 will be added to the cost of
lodging permits obtained at a Department office. This fee will not apply to lodging permits
obtained online.
Persons interested in utilizing these facilities shall review the Department’s Administrative Rule
16, “Rules Relating to Mauna Kea Recreation Area,” for details on the costs, expectations and
proper use of the Bunkhouses, as well as the Park in general. The rules can be found at
http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/weblink/1/doc/83585/Page1.aspx
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Mauna Kea Recreation Area users are reminded that the following are prohibited within the
park: alcohol, smoking, tobacco products, firearms and explosives, open fires or burning of any
kind, and pets (excluding service animals), and fireworks. Refer to Rule 16 for a full list of
prohibited items and activities.
For more information please contact the Department of Parks and Recreation at
(808) 961-8311.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.