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Koke'e State Park is at the end of the road (550) which starts as Waimea Canyon Road in Waimea on the south shore of Kauai. It is probably most well known for its magnificent views over the Na Pali Coast on the NW shore of the island, a region with no roads and which one either must see from the sea or air, or access directly on foot via Ha'ena State Park and the Kalalau trail on the north shore.
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- Kokee Rd, Hwy 550, Kekaha, 96716, Hawaii
Jan 21, 2024 · Now let’s get started discovering how to visit Kokee State Park in Kauai, Hawaii! Table of Contents. Things to Do in Kokee State Park. Take in the Views from the Kalalau Lookout. And Admire the Views from the Puʻu o Kila Lookout. Hike the Many Trails in Kokee State Park. Stop by the Museum. Observe the Local Flora.
Overlooking the Kalalau Valley from Koke'e State Park. Kōkeʻe State Park is located in northwestern Kauaʻi in the Hawaiian Islands.It includes the Kōkeʻe Museum at the 15 mi (24 km) marker on State Road 550, which focuses on the weather, vegetation, and bird life; a lodge which serves food and sells gifts; cabins for rent; and hiking trails.
- Know When To Go. Kōkeʻe State Park sprawls over 4,345 acres on a plateau between 3,200 and 4,200 feet above sea level in west Kauaʻi. Because of the elevation, the park tends to be cooler than other spots on the Garden Isle.
- There’s a Fee. Starting in 2019, there’s a fee for non-residents entering both Kōkeʻe State Park and Waimea Canyon State Park (where the lookout is).
- Stop at the Museum. The nonproft Hui o Laka operates the Kōkeʻe Natural History Museum as a visitor center for both state parks. The museum is open from 9 a.m.
- The Restaurant Closes at 4:30 p.m. Nearby is the Kōkeʻe Lodge, which has a great restaurant that offers a variety of ʻono dishes, from kālua pig nachos to cornmeal pancakes to its popular chili made with local beef.
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- Rapid ʻōhiʻa Death
The park offers commanding views of the lush, amphitheater-headed Kalalau Valley from 4000 feet elevation. Wildland picnicking, tent camping and lodging. Hiking in native rain forest and along rim of Waimea Canyon; additional trails in neighboring forest reserves. Excellent area for observation of native plants, forest birds and insects. Seasonal p...
In accordance with the Kokee-Waimea Canyon Rec Residence leases, the appraisals for the 2022 rent reopener have been completed. Please see the link for the method used to determine rents. NOTE: This is applicable to existing leaseholders whose leases expire at the end of 2031 Recreation Residence Use Method 2022 For cabin lessee’s, more information...
ʻŌhiʻa (Metrosideros polymorpha), the most abundant native tree in the state of Hawaiʻi, are dying from a new fungal disease. On Hawaiʻi Island, hundreds of thousands of ʻōhiʻa have already died from this fungus, called Ceratocystis. Healthy trees appear to die within a few days to a few weeks, which is how the disease came to be called “Rapid ʻŌhi...
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Kokeʻe State Park invites explorers and nature enthusiasts to linger, absorbing the richness of Kauai's uplands. Whether marveling at Waimea Canyon's grandeur, traversing historic trails, or discovering botanical treasures, every moment in Kokeʻe is an invitation to connect with the island's natural heritage. Kokee Rd, Hwy 550.
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Koke'e State Park is at the end of the road (550) which starts as Waimea Canyon Road in Waimea on the south shore of Kauai. It is probably most well known for its magnificent views over the Na Pali Coast on the NW shore of the island, a region with no roads and which one either must see from the sea or air, or access directly on foot via Ha'ena State Park and the Kalalau trail on the north shore.
