Within Na Pali-kona Forest Reserve, Lonomea Shelter and Camp requires a challenging hike-in journey that tests backpackers' navigation skills. Managed by the State Department of Natural Resources, this remote site sits at the end of a 4-mile trek along the Koaie Canyon Trail, accessible via the Kukui Trail to Wiliwili Camp. The unmaintained path crosses streams multiple times and winds through overgrown terrain prone to mudslides.
The forested campground includes basic amenities like toilets and picnic tables, with campfires permitted and pets allowed. Previous campers have left useful items for fellow visitors at this secluded location. Wild boar inhabit the area, making proper food storage essential. Reservations cost $3-20 per night through the state system. Campers often find Wiliwili Camp serves as a better base camp for day hikes to Lonomea rather than hauling full packs the entire distance.
Description
The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife provides camping facilities for public recreation. Campers must make reservations online and obtain camping permits before their trip. To address health and safety issues related to COVID-19, new conditions for camping permits have been developed. They are as follows:
Be advised that campgrounds are not to be used as a place of quarantine.
Campgrounds may be closed without much advanced notice due to shifting nature of COVID-19. It is recommended that you check the camping website and your email just prior to your camping trip for the latest updates and review DOH general information on how to protect yourself/others.
Reservation Info
Required - see website
Map & DirectionsLonomea Shelter and Camp is located in Hawaii near Kapa‘a
Coordinates
22.11478186 N
159.6210114 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
