Waimea Canyon State Park


Waimea Canyon State Park

Parks Directory of the United States / State Parks / Hawaii
Location:11 miles north of Kekaha on Kokee Road (Highway 550); adjoins Kokee State Park (see separate entry).
Facilities:Picnic areas, nature trail, scenic lookout.
Activities:Trout fishing (seasonal), wildland picnicking, hiking; pig and seasonal goat hunting nearby.
Special Features:Rim overlooks one of the state's scenic treasures--the deep, colorfulgorge of Waimea Canyon. The site also offers a good view of NiihauIsland. Visitors can hike into and out of the canyon through anadjacent forest reserve. The hike is a long one, and strenuous.
Address:c/o Kauai District Office
3060 Eiwa St, Rm 306
Lihue, HI 96766
Phone:808-274-3444
Web: www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dsp/kauai.html
Size: 1,866 acres.
See other parks in Hawaii.