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Kalōpā State Recreation Area, Honokaʻa, HI
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Kalōpā State Recreation Area

Forest recreation area on Hawaiʻi Island with campsites, cabins, and a short nature trail through native trees.

Honokaʻa, HI

About Kalōpā State Recreation Area

Kalōpā sits in a forest of native ʻōhiʻa trees about 2,000 feet up on Hawaiʻi Island. Visitors can stay in cabins or campsites, picnic, and walk a short loop trail that passes the start of a native plant arboretum. Nearby forest reserve trails include a longer horse loop. Camping and cabin stays require reservations, and the cabins are closed through 2026. Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death is a serious threat to these trees, so visitors are asked to clean gear and avoid moving ʻōhiʻa wood.

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