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Nāpali Coast Camping Permit Info & Access

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. Overnight parking must be purchased at gohaena.com AFTER securing your camping permits.
Limited overnight parking is also available in cooperation at the Alii Kai Resort - 808-826-9988
ForDay Use Accessvia parking or shuttle to Hā‘ena State Park (including DAY hiking Kalalau Trail), visitgohaena.com/info-faqs/. Direct requests not covered by FAQ toinfo@gohaena.com. Email monitored 7a-5p HST daily. Phone (808) 635-8370.
A Milolii Camping Permit DOES NOT grant access into Haʻena State Park/onto Kalalau Trail, access to Milolii is via vessel only.

*Kalalau Peak Season OTC allocation is reserved for office-walk-in Kauai residents ONLY on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 8 am to 11 am. Proof of residency is required to get a permit.

Camping permits for the Kalalau Trail are only issued for Kalalau Valley however the permits allow for 1-night camping (each way) at Hanakoa. Hanakoa and Kalalau, are the only two authorized areas for camping along the Kalalau trail. Hanakoa is roughly 6 miles from the trailhead. Hikers are encouraged to stop/camp at Hanakoa if they possess a permit for Kalalau and need a break or antcipate bad weather. A stopover at Hanakoa, counts as one night, and therefore reduces the total number of nights permitted at Kalalau.

Rates:Hawaii Residents: $25 per person per night.Non-residents: $35 per person per night.

• The maximum length of stay along the Kalalau Trail is 5 consecutive nights
• The maximum length of stay at Miloli'i Valley is 3 consecutive nights. •During summer (May 15 to Sept 7) boat/kayak landings are allowed ONLY with a valid camping permit at Kalalau and Milolii.
• Archaeological sites are prevalent in the camping areas and are protected by law. Do not disassemble rock walls.
• No camping or loitering in the emergency helicopter landing zones.

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Location

Trailhead at end of Kuhio Highway (Hwy 56) in Ha'ena State Park; Kalalau and Miloli‘i Valleys accessible by kayak from May 15 through September 7. Nu‘alolo Kai accessible for day use by commercial boat tours or by private boats.

NOTE: The camping area at Miloli'i is accessible by boat or kayak only. There is no overland access.A Milolii Camping Permit DOES NOT grant access into Haʻena State Park/onto Kalalau Trail.

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Special Conditions

Pack out what you packed in. NO CAMPFIRES ALLOWED. Cook on campstoves or portable grills only. Boil or treat water before drinking. Only stream water available. Clean campsite and surrounding areas before leaving. No security personnel, emergency services or cell phone coverage. For emergencies, you must signal a passing boat or helicopter, or hike out for help. During summer period (May 15 to Sept 7) boat/kayak landings are allowed ONLY with a valid camping permit at Kalalau and Milolii. FOR CIVIL DEFENSE EMERGENCIES (i.e. Hurricane or Tsunami warnings), there is no warning siren in this park. If time allows, warnings will be broadcast by civil defense aircraft.

Permits for Kalalau shall be valid for Hanakoa on the first and/or last night of camping along the Kalalau Trail. Permitees must choose between the two areas. Hikers are encouraged to stopover and camp at Hanakoa if they possess a valid permit for Kalalau and they feel the need to break up their trek due to such factors as fatigue, inclement weather, or impending darkness.

Camping is prohibited along the trail route except for the designated camping areas at Hanakoa and Kalalau.

No two consecutive nights allowed at Hanakoa.

As of November 2019, limited overnight parking is available at the trailhead in Hāʻena State Park. Overnight parking must be purchased at gohaena.com AFTER securing your camping permits.

Commercial uses within State Parks are prohibited. This includes guided hikes/overnight trips, as well as boat drop-off or pick-up from Napali Coast destinations, except by special permit.

EXPERIENCED HIKERS ONLY – Trail is narrow in places and contains steep and slippery sections with sheer drop-offs.

CAMPING ALLOWED ONLY WITHIN AREAS DESIGNATED FOR CAMPING
DO NOT MOVE ROCKS, DO NOT CONSTRUCT CAMPSITES OR FIRE RINGS. - Some campsites are located within archaeological complexes. Leave all archaeological features undisturbed.

ROCKFALL HAZARD – Heed all warning signs and never linger or camp adjacent to cliffs or rock faces.

FLASH FLOOD HAZARD – Never cross a stream if the water is above your knees.

HAZARDOUS CLIFFS - The Kalalau trail traverses topography with extreme cliff faces - move slowly and cautiously in areas where the trail is narrow and adjacent to cliffs - or turn back if you doubt your skill.

HANAKOA – Camping allowed on terraces in vicinity of shelters and composting toilet.

KALALAU – Camping allowed on terraces immediately adjacent to Kalalau Beach and on sand beach above the high wash of waves. NO CAMPING IN KALALAU VALLEY OR ALONG STREAMS, NO CAMPING IN CAVES OR ADJACENT TO CLIFFS. NO CAMPING ON EMERGENCY HELIPADS.

MILOLI’I – Camping allowed in beach flat within and adjacent to camp shelters. NO CAMPING IN MILOLI’I VALLEY OR ALONG STREAMS. NO CAMPING ADJACENT TO CABIN – AREA FRONTING CABIN IS EMERGENCY HELIPAD.

Hazards

Falling Rocks	Hazardous Cliff
Flash Flood	Dangerous Shorebreak
High Surf	Rip Currents
Slippery Rocks	Strong Current
Sudden Drop Off	Waves Break on Ledge

Prohibited

No prohibited.

Activities

No activities.

Amenities

Restrooms	Camping area
Hiking trails	NO Security Guards
NO Lifeguards	NO Cell Service
NO Lights

Facilities

No facilities.

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Refund Policy

Refunds must be requested at least 15 days in advance of your check-in date. No online refunds inside of 15 days to check-in.
To request a refund, login and click on “My Reservations”, then select the appropriate "Refund/Cancellation" link and follow the instructions. 
Refunds for credit cards minus service fee and cancellation fee ($5), will be credited back to your card. Card must be the same as original purchase.
To request a refund less than 15 days in advance, you must email an appeal, with reason, to <DLNR.DSP.Permits@hawaii.gov> Appeals are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may not be approved.
You may add additional days to an existing permit (up to the maximum allowable consecutive nights stay), or you may switch dates entirely, availability permitting. Additional lodging fees, as well as a change fee, will apply and must be paid for at the time of the change. CHANGES TO DATES OF STAY MUST BE MADE MORE THAN 7 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR DATE OF CHECK-IN. WITHIN 7 DAYS, NO DATE CHANGES ARE ALLOWED.
However, cancellation or reductions in dates MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 15 PRIOR TO YOUR DATE OF CHECK-IN. WITHIN 15 DAYS, NO REDUCTION IN DATE CHANGES ARE ALLOWED.
Availability permitting, yes, within the same park, you may switch your campsite number if there is space.
No switching parks allowed. To change your stay to another park, you need to cancel your permit, request a refund more than 15 days before check-in date, and purchase a new permit for your desired site.
There is a $3 fee to change your dates of stay, to switch campsite number, or to add guests. There is no change fee to add days, but you will incur the additional camping costs for extra nights.

REFUNDS/CHANGES DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER AND PARK CLOSURES:
In the event that severe weather (flash floods/tropical storms or hurricanes) is forecasted to affect a park area, or forces a park closure, permittees will be notified and given the option to either revise their dates to a future stay, or receive a refund. Inquiries regarding these situations can be directed to <DLNR.DSP.Permits@hawaii.gov>.

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