Ahukini State Recreation Pier - End of Ahukini Road (Highway 570) off Kuhio Highway (Highway 56).
Lihu'e Ocean Pier fishing. Pole fishing and crab netting only.
Ha'ena State Park - End of Kuhio Highway (Highway 56), Ha'ena.
Scenic wildland park. Viewing of wet caves--ancient sea caves formed during a higher stand of sea, probably 4,000 years ago; tradition credits Pele the volcano goddess as having dug the caves in her search for a new home. Beach-related activities, shore fishing, viewing of spectacular Na Pali Coast and swimming at Ke'e Beach. Trailhead for 11-mile Kalalau Trail. 6.7 acres
Koke'e State Park - 15 miles north of Kekaha on Koke'e Road (Highway 550) at 3600 feet elevation; adjoins Waimea Canyon State Park.
Commanding views of the lush, amphitheater-headed Kalalau Valley from 4000 feet elevation. Wildland picnicking, tent camping, trailer camping and lodging. Hiking in native rain forest and along rim of Waimea Canyon; additional trails in neighboring forest reserves. Excellent area for study of native plants, forest birds and insects. Seasonal plum picking and trout fishing. Pig hunting in public hunting area. 4,345.0 acres
Na Pali Coast State Park - Trailhead for Kalalau Trail at end of Kuhio Highway (Hwy. 56) in Ha'ena State Park; Kalalau Valley also accessible by commercial boats from May 15 through September 15; Miloli'i (May 15 through Labor Day) and Nu'alolo Kai accessible by boat.
Exceptionally scenic sea cliffs and valleys which can be viewed from land along the coastal Kalalau. Trail or by air and sea with commercial operators. Primitive recreational experience with choice of a day hike to Hanakapi'ai (2 miles one-way) or an 11-mile backpacking trip to a primitive camp at Kalalau and overnight stopovers at Hanakapi'ai and Hanakoa. Trail traverses high sea cliffs and lush stream valleys with plunging waterfalls and is strenuous. The trail to the falls and beyond Hanakapi'ai is recommended for experienced hikers only. Primitive camping provided at Miloli'i also. Knowledge and skills of primitive outdoor living required for backpacking and camping along this coast. Day expeditions to Nu'alolo Kai by commercial boats. Shore fishing and seasonal goat hunting. Ocean conditions are unpredictable and can be dangerous - swimming and wading are not recommended. Day use permits required on Kalalau Trail beyond Hanakapi'ai Valley. Boat landing restrictions - inquire at district office. No drinking water available - all water must be treated. 6,175.0 acres
Polihale State Park - End of 5-mile long dirt road from Mana Village, off Kaumuali'i Highway (Highway 50).
Picnicking, tent camping and trailer camping on wild coastline with large sand beach backed by dunes. Scenic setting, colorful sunsets and good views of the high sea cliffs of Na Pali Coast. Swimming in summer; shore fishing. Hot, dry area. Picnic shelters. 137.7 acres
Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park - On east bank of Waimea rivermouth off Kaumuali'i Highway (Highway 50). The boulder-built fort stands as a reminder of Russia's short-lived adventure (1815-1817) in the Hawaiian Islands. Self-guided walk. 17.3 acres
Wailua River State Park - Along banks of Wailua River off Kuhio Highway (Highway 56): boat excursions at Marina Section on south bank; riverside picnicking, historic sites and scenic overlooks on Kuamo'o Road (Highway 580); and Wailua Falls at end of Ma'alo Road (Highway 583) from Kapaia.
Lush river valley with riverboat cruise (fee charged) to Fern Grotto, an unusual fern-clothed cave set in a tropical garden; scenic vistas of attractive waterfalls and Wailua River Valley; the Wailua Complex of Heiau (National Historic Landmark)--remains of heiau (places of worship), pu'uhonua (places of refuge), birthstones and bellstone at this once important seat of chiefly power; river fishing and picnicking in riverside coconut grove; and dining and gift shopping at Marina Section. 1,092.6 acres
Waimea Canyon State Park - 11.1 miles north of Kekaha on Koke'e Road (Highway 550); adjoins Koke'e State Park.
Rim overlooks of one of the State's scenic treasures--the deep, colorful gorge of Waimea Canyon. Also viewpoint of Ni'ihau Island, wildland picnicking and short nature trail. Adjacent forest reserve with long, strenuous hike into and out of the canyon. Seasonal trout fishing. Pig and seasonal goat hunting nearby. 1,866.4 acres
