Kalōpā State Recreation Area
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- dlnr.hawaii.gov
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure UPDATE – 12/12/25: Camping - Reservations for February 1, 2026 and beyond available at https://explore.ehawaii.gov, please create an…UPDATE – 12/12/25: Camping - Reservations for February 1, 2026 and beyond available at https://explore.ehawaii.gov, please create an account on… (more)
UPDATE – 12/12/25: Camping - Reservations for February 1, 2026 and beyond available at https://explore.ehawaii.gov, please create an account on Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi to make a camping reservation. Kalopa State Park cabins are closed until 12/31/2026. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Kalōpā State Recreation Area is a 44-acre recreation area in Hawaii County.
The park supports hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Daily: 7:00am to 8:00pm
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (Pacific/Honolulu).
Fees and passes
Hawaiʻi residents free with Hawaiʻi ID; non-residents pay per person entry (typically $5) and per-vehicle parking (typically $10), credit card only at staffed parks; many waysides and historic sites are free. Fees are in each park page's table.
Statewide fee rule from Hawaii's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Go State Parks (day-use entry/parking for Diamond Head, Waiʻānapanapa, Hāʻena) and Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi / eHawaii (camping and cabins)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
No Animals/Pets Prohibited: No Motorized Vehicles/ATV's; No Bicycles; No Animals/Pets; No Alcoholic Beverages; No Littering/Dumping; No Smoking
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Camping & Lodging
BY PERMIT ONLY
CAMPING
- Residents = $20 Per Night, Per Campsite
- Non-Residents = $30 Per Night, Per Campsite
CABINS
- Residents = $70 Per Night, Per Cabin
- Non-Residents = $100 Per Night, Per Cabin
NOTE: Online reservations for the cabins at Kalopa must be made at least seven (7) days in advance of check-in date.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
Camping & Lodging
BY PERMIT ONLY
CAMPING
- Residents = $20 Per Night, Per Campsite
- Non-Residents = $30 Per Night, Per Campsite
CABINS
- Residents = $70 Per Night, Per Cabin
- Non-Residents = $100 Per Night, Per Cabin
Things to do
CampingHiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalōpā Nature Trail | — | — | No Bicycles; No Animals/Pets; No Open Fires; No Littering/Dumping; No Camping; No SmokingHikingSightseeing |
Trail descriptions from the park
- Kalōpā Nature Trail
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
ADA Accessible
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Prohibited: No Motorized Vehicles/ATV's; No Bicycles; No Animals/Pets; No Alcoholic Beverages; No Littering/Dumping; No Smoking
Getting there
- Coordinates
- 20.0416, -155.4409
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Hawaiʻi State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- DLNR State Parks island pages (TablePress park tables for Hawaiʻi, Maui, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu, Kauaʻi) + the islands-park.json JSONP feed used by the island maps (coordinates, park IDs)
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 30, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology