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Napali Coast Camping Permits are currently available 90-days in advance
. PERMITS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE through this website. Limited overnight parking is available at the trailhead in Hāʻena State Park.
Where do you park for Napali Coast trail?
Drive to the end of the highway on Kauai’s Northwest shore. You will find parking at
Ke’e beach
, and the trailhead is off of the parking lot, about 20 yards from the beach.
Can you camp at Ke E Beach?
Napali Coast trail and Camping Kalalau
Or swim at the crystal-clear waters at Ke’e beach?
You can!
But there are new rules to do so.
Do you need a permit for Napali Coast?
Make parking and entry reservations at www.gohaena.com. In order to hike past Hanakāpī’ai Beach along the Kalalalau Trail
a valid camping permit for Napali Coast State Wilderness Park is required whether or not you choose to camp
.
Can you hike the Kalalau Trail in one day?
If no permits are available, you can still enjoy the Kalalau Trail for a day hike (day-use reservations required)
. You can hike to Hanakāpīʻai beach (4-Mile round trip) or to Hanakāpīʻai Falls and back (8-Mile round trip). Permits are available up to 90 days out. Get your permits early to ensure a permit is available.
Is the road to Na Pali Coast Open?
As of June 17, 2019, the Kalalau Trail is officially reopened and ready for visitors
. Hāʻena State Park and Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park (Including the Kalalau Trail) were closed in April 2018 due to severe flooding and damage to the parks and roads after several storms that hit Kaua’i’s north shore.
What is the best way to see Napali Coast?
The only way to truly see the entire coast is
aboard a boat
. A boat excursion aboard Makana Charters provides you with views of the entire Na’Pali Coastline. It’s an experience you won’t forget, as you see the spectacular coastline up close—even going inside the coastline into sea caves (weather permitting).
Is Haena State Park worth visiting?
The State Park is worth the pass
. My group (3 adults low 30’s) visited Tunnels Beach, the wet caves, Ke’e Beach, and the first half mile of Kalalau Trail. Tunnels Beach is a 0.25 mile walk from the parking/shuttle stop and has nice snorkeling.
Can I hike Napali Coast?
Hiking Hanakapi`ai – A Family Day Down Napali. The most popular hike on Na Pali is to Hanakapi`ai where you will find a lush river valley.
You can hike 8 miles (roundtrip) to a waterfall or 4 miles (roundtrip) to Hanakapi`ai Beach
. You can get a permit to camp at designated spots in Hanakapi`ai.
Is the road to Kee Beach Open?
For the first time since the historic rainfall and flooding in April 2018,
the section of highway between Hanalei and Kee Beach has reopened to the public
. Visitors will be strictly limited to 900 each day to preserve the pristine nature of this world famous area. Reservations are required for cars or the shuttle bus.
How do you get to Pali Ke Kua Beach?
North Kauai. Pali Ke Kua Beach, also called Hideaways,
requires a short but steep 15-minute hike down to the ocean
. The trail to the beach is quite steep in part and begins just outside the gatehouse to the St. Regis Hotel in Princeville at the end of Ka Haku Road.
Can you camp anywhere in Kauai?
There are 13 campgrounds on Kauai, ranging from beach campsites to mountain cabins. Six of them are state campsites and the remaining seven are county campsites
. If you plan to camp on Kauai, no matter if at a state or county site, you will need to obtain a camping permit in advance.
Can you kayak to Na Pali Coast?
Na Pali Coast State Park, Kauai, a 17 mile stretch of rugged coastline
accessible only by boat, kayak or hiking
. When to go: The Na Pali Coast is only accessible from May through September because of high winter surf and weather conditions.
Is there Uber in Kauai?
Ride-hailing apps, such as
Uber and Lyft, are also available on Kauai
.
Are dogs allowed on the Napali Coast?
You may need a permit to participate in some of the recreational activities that exist at this park.
Dogs can also come along with you on your adventures, but they must remain on a six-foot-long leash during their time in Napali Coast State Wilderness Park.
What is the scariest hike in America?
- Angel’s Landing, Zion National Park. …
- Capitol Peak via the Knife Edge, Colorado. …
- Mist Trail and Half Dome Cables, Yosemite National Park. …
- Huckleberry Trail, Glacier National Park. …
- Camp Muir, Mount Rainier National Park. …
- Chinitna Bay, Lake Clark National Park, Alaska.
What is the hardest hike in the world?
- Kalalau Valley, Kauai, Hawaii. …
- The Dientes Circuit, Isla Navarino, Patagonia, Chile. …
- The Snowman Trek, Bhutan. …
- Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa. …
- Kokoda Track, Papua New Guinea.
Do I need a permit to hike the Kalalau Trail?
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DAY-USE RESERVATIONS OR A VALID CAMPING PERMIT
, AND PARKING RESERVATIONS ARE NOW REQUIRED TO ACCESS THE KALALAU TRAIL. The Kalalau Trail is one of the adventurous hiking trails in the world.
Do you need reservations for Haena beach?
Entry reservations will be required for everyone in the vehicle
and parking reservations will no longer cover all passengers in the vehicle. Day-use Parking and Entry Reservations are available 30-days in advance.
Can you drive to NaPali Coast?
Finally, if you are not a hiker,
you can see the NaPali Coast by driving to Polihale Beach or Kee Beach
where you have stunning views down the coastline or by driving past Waimea Canyon in Kokee State Park and stopping at either the Kalalau Lookout or Pu’u o Kila overlook which is the start of the Pihea Trail.
Do you need permits to hike in Kauai?
If you wanting to hike the first 2-miles of the trail, please see our day-use page.
Anyone proceeding past Hanakāpīʻai Valley (2 miles in) must possess a valid camping permit whether or not you plan to camp
. Permits are required to camp at Hanakoa or Kalalau (Same permit).
Why is Napali Coast closed?
Both Hāʻena State Park and the Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park were closed from April 2018 to June 2019 following
severe flooding on the north shore of Kauaʻi
.
What island is Napali Coast on?
Spanning 17 miles along
Kauai’s
North Shore, the Napali Coast is a sacred place defined by extraordinary natural beauty. These emerald-hued cliffs with razor-sharp ridges tower above the Pacific Ocean, revealing beautiful beaches and waterfalls that plummet to the lush valley floor.
What is the rainiest month in Kauai?
The month with the most wet days in Kauai Island is
February
, with an average of 8.0 days with at least 0.04 inches of precipitation. The drier season lasts 5.0 months, from May 5 to October 6.
Is Tunnels Beach part of Hāʻena State Park?
This gorgeous beach has a famed, world-class coral reef that is popular with snorkelers.
There is free parking for Tunnels Beach at Haena Beach Park, which adjoins Tunnels Beach
. You do not need a permit to either visit or park at Haena Beach Park.
Is there food at Hāʻena State Park?
There is no food/drink available
at Ha’ena State Park or Ke’e Beach.
What beaches are in Hāʻena State Park?
Haena State Park includes
Ke’e Beach, the Kalalau & Hanakapiai Beach/Falls trailhead
, two wet caves, and more.
