You can also get to this beach via boat, which is fairly commonly done via Kayaks (with a permit). Camp along a secluded and perfect beach with the Napali Cliffs at your back, a waterfall on one side, and a lush valley with a creek running through it to explore on the other. North Shore Camping Kalalau Beach. jebett, this isn't Hanakapae Beach the OP is talking about. If you can hike the 11 mile trail or kayak in, then you will be rewarded with one of the best camping trips of your life! Gorgeous sunsets with waves crashing all night long. Bring extra food if you want to stay a couple nights to explore! Kalalau Campground is not operated by Hipcamp and can only be booked externally. This website has information and media that will help you plan your outing to the secluded Kalalau Beach and/or Kalalau Valley. We integrate with the National Weather Service to provide valuable fire advisories to Hosts and Hipcampers. The surf at Kalalau Beach can be very strong, especially during the winter months, so swimming in the ocean at the beach is not recommended. I didn’t need a pillow. Camp along a secluded and perfect beach with the Napali Cliffs at your back, a waterfall on one side, and a lush valley with a creek running through it to explore on the other. I was not … Caffeine: Instant coffee and 5hr Energy is good. We chose to camp at Ha’ena Beach Park because it is only 1 mile from the trailhead and would allow us to hit the Kalalau trail early in the morning. This off-the-grid campsite is located at the end of the 11-mile trek that is known as the Kalalau Trail. Getting a camping permit in Kauai is not as easy as it seems. We strongly encourage planning ahead when you hiking the Kalalau trail and have written a blog post with more information, which can be found here: Hiking the Kalalau Trail. Enter your email below to be notified when we get access. We noticed a lot of other campers had gravity water filters with bags, which would work great to collect water from the waterfall. A fresh waterfall and the Kalalau Valley stream are close to the camping area on the Kalalau Beach. • During summer only (May 15 – Sept 7) kayak landings are allowed ONLY with a … Napali Coast trail and Camping Kalalau Hanakoa is … We also saw some stray cats, who were very entertaining to watch as they foraged along the beach in the evening for the small sand crabs. She also didn’t need to carry any heavy camping gear with her this way. And the diverse group of short-term and long-term campers coexist in this beautiful land and continue to survive together. Coordinates Kalalau Beach is a beach on the Nā Pali Coast at the base of the Kalalau Valley in north-west Kauaʻi in HawaiʻiIt is the final destination of the Kalalau Trail, one of the most difficult trails on the Hawaiian Islands.The beach is approximately 1 mile long, with trails snaking through the rest of the valley where people in hiding are rumored to live. Just watching the waves smash into the coast reminds you how dangerous and strong that ocean can be. However, once you make it into the valley, and especially along the river, the mosquitos will swarm- bring bug repellent if you don’t like ’em! Camping permits for the Kalalau Trail are only issued for Kalalau Valley however the permits allow for 1-night camping (each way) at Hanakoa. We packed up camp and started hiking the Kalalau Trail early the morning on our third day. Sleeping: A sleeping pad is must. Nested along the Na Pali Coast, the Kalalau Beach is located on the north west shore of Kauai. The Na Pali Coast has a rich history and culture. You will find this beach after a 11 mile hike along the Kalalau Trail on the Napali Coast. We camped fairly close to one of these areas our first night and heard a big crash from falling rock so be cautions of this area. Bring a steripen! Some ideas: Sour Patch Kids, hot cocoa, marsh mellows, chips, dried fruit and nuts. The Kalalau Trail is in the Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park which is part of the Hawaii State … There are 6 county campgrounds, with 1 allowing car camping, 3 private campgrounds which all allow car camping and 1 State campground. It was nice get a break from the wind and find some coverage in the valley. Camping at Kalalau Beach Camping is available at the Kalalau Beach and also at the Hanakoa Valley, a half way point about 6 miles along the Kalalau trail. The waterfall is closer to the camping area than the stream, but since we were using a pump water filter, we walked to the stream to get our drinking water. This beach is fairly private due to the difficult trek to it. • Kalalau – Camping allowed on terraces immediately adjacent to Kalalau Beach and on sand beach above the high wash of waves. 8. Tips for camping in Kalalau: Snacks and treats: It’s worth the added weight on your pack. We ended up moving camp after our first night to get a more scenic view from a spot that opened up the second night. What Are The Campsites Like At Kalalau? Pas besoin de vous inscrire, achetez dès maintenant ! Hipcamp is created with ❤️ and hope for our future. Government data about our parks is becoming increasingly more open and accessible every day. Follow the link to read more about Camping on Kalalau Beach. Your email address will not be published. For the creative minimalist, one answer is to forgo the tent and just take a tarp, some line, and a mosquito net. I didn’t bring … The dream and stories of Bernard Wheatley, the famous Hermit of Kalalau who gave up his belongings and career to live a simple life in the wild, is still alive. We assume you're a happy camper about it. The picturesque Kalalau Beach stretches 1-mile and is surrounded by jagged sea cliffs, dramatic mountains, and the dense jungle like forest of the Kalalau Valley. The common way to access the Kalalau Beach is by hiking the rugged 11-mile trail. The winds also carried a lot of sand and ocean mist. Indeed, it will not be possible to reach a road from the Kalalau beach, the only solution will be to turn back, thus travel a total of 36 km from Ke'e beach. You can camp on the Kalaau Beach. Only thing is you can't really swim because of the rip currents, but the view makes up for it:) There's also a waterfall nearby you can hike to. Great time hiking this trail despite some wet and sometimes hazardous conditions. Even in the summer months, you can spend your days feeling like you are on your own personal island. The most strenuous part of the hike occurs after Hanakapiai Beach where the trail climbs from sea level to 800 feet over 1 1/4 miles. The 8-mile camping spot isn’t recognized as even existing on any official maps or trail descriptions. Hipcamp is working closely with the government to allow bookings here asap. However, if you’re looking to get your swim during the rough surf, you can always take the short walk into the valley, you will find a number of swimming holes along the , hidden lush Kalalau Stream. It gets more crowded closer to the waterfall at the other end of the beach. The beautiful Kalalau Trail is an 11-mile hike that leads from Ke’e Beach to Kalalau Beach along the cliffs of the famous Na Pali Coast. Enter your email below to be notified when we get access. One of the most amazing places in the world. Permits can be secured for up to 5 nights, but it is obvious that there’s a community that stay much longer than that. This is all … Required fields are marked *. Other camping sites are also welcomed but camping along the beach itself is not recommended because of the changing ocean tide. If you decide to try the adventure to the end, you will have to take with you your camping gear, your camping permit and plan between 2 to 3 days of walking. This beach is only accessible by boat, so if you thought the other hike-in beach at Kalalau was remote, this one takes the cake. For me, that’s enough encouragement to keep moving and complete the 11 miles in one day. The vans are allowed anyplace on island (except Polihale State Park and other dirt roads, unless specified) but camping must be done in campgrounds. Permits need to be reserved ahead of time up to 30 days in advance (they do sell out … Since the trail is quite long, most people who visit Kalalau Beach plan to stay overnight. My favourite campspot on Kauai! Camping is only allowed within the designated campsites at Hanakoa Valley and Kalalau Beach. Camping permits are only issued for Kalalau Beach and are limited to 5 consecutive nights.