Kalopa State Recreation Area

Kalopa State Recreation Area


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Kalopa State Recreation Area sits in a 100-acre ohia forest at an elevation of 2,000 feet on the Big Island. With an annual average rainfall of 90 inches, Kalopa is a true rain forest.

A .7-mile loop nature trail makes an easy family hike through an old ohia forest. Another trail leads through a forest of eucalyptus trees to Kalopa Gulch in the adjoining forest reserve, where there are more hiking trails and a two-mile bridle path.

The elepaio, a small native bird, is frequently heard making its loud whistle here. Native plants are nurtured in the park's rain forest.

Facilities: Kalopa State Recreation Area offers rental cabins and a three-site tent camping area with a cold-water shower and flush toilet.

Reservations: Reservations are required for the cabins and campsites at Kalopa State Recreation Area.

Best Time To Visit: Kalopa State Recreation Area is open year round.

Fees: No fees are charged.

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: Unknown

Directions: To reach Kalopa State Recreation Area from Hawi, travel south on Hwy 250 to Hwy 19. Take Hwy 19 towards Honokaa. This area is located 3 miles inland from Mamalahoa Highway (Highway 19); 5 miles southeast of Honokaa.

Address

C/O State Parks District Office

75 Aupuni St., Room 204

P.O. Box 936

Hilo, Hawaii, Hawaii 96721

Phone
General: (808) 974-6200

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