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Maui State & County Parks Maui is a very active and busy place with lots to see and do on the one hand, and, on the other hand, Maui offers many ways to simply leave everything behind and fall into deep rest and relaxation in a quiet corner of paradise. Maui offers both with a warm smile and aloha. MAUI COUNTY PARKS Maui County has 125 County Parks, many of which are beach parks. They also include tennis courts, golf courses, swimming pools and recreations centers. A few have camping facilities. There are 107 County Parks on the island of Maui, 13 on the island of Molokai, and 5 on the island of Lanai. Camping is available at a few County Parks with advance reservations. Call 270-7626. View Maui County Parks Directory View Maui County Parks & Recreation Athletics MAUI STATE PARKS Iao Valley State Park Shrouded in mist, subject to eerie light effects, Iao Valley is a beautiful deep valley cut into the mountains west of Wailuku. Several easy hikes on well-defined paths usually mean a lot of tourist traffic. Come early in the day to explore the area. Iao Valley Road, 5 miles west of Wailuku. Cost: Free. Daily 7-7. Waianapanapa State Park This park is on the way to Hana, right on the ocean. An ancient heiau (sacred outdoor arrangement of stones) and burial sites are near. Many hikes, excellent swimming, black sand beaches, and freshwater caves offer the visitor much to do. The natural beauty of the area is magnificent and quite unforgettable. Old, somewhat dilapidated cabins can be rented with a permit for under $30 per night. Early reservations are recommended. The tent camping area supports a limited amount of people and often fills up weeks in advance. Hana Highway, near Mile Marker 32, Hana, Telephone: (808) 984-8109. Cost: Free. Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area 10.0 acres at 6200 feet elevation in Kula Forest Reserve, 9.7 miles upland from Kula on Waipoli Road off Kekaulike Avenue (Highway 377); 4-wheel drive vehicle recommended. Camping and lodging (one cabin) within the fog belt of Kula forest. Extensive trail system in the forest reserve, including through a forest reminiscent of the conifer forests of the Pacific Northwest coast. Sweeping views of Central and West Maui, Kaho'olawe, Moloka'i and Lana'i in clear weather. Pig and seasonal bird hunting. Nights are generally cold; winter nights frequently have below freezing temperatures. No campground showers. Makena State Park This state park encompasses 165 coastal acres south of Wailea on Maui providing access to a variety of beach activities. Makena State Park includes a large, white-sand beach, and Pu'u Ola'i cinder cone, its most prominent feature which lies north of the beach area. This popular beach, usually referred to as "Big Beach," is over a half mile long and more than 100 feet wide. A lifeguard is on duty but beware of a dangerous shorebreak. This state park is an excellent site for beach activities. Water-oriented recreation should be limited to days of calm seas, as at any beach location. Swimming, body surfing, board surfing and shore fishing are all popular activities from Makena's white sands. The park has limited development with pit toilets being the only facilities. There is no drinking water available at the site. View Maui State Parks Listings (DLNR) |
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