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  3. Pala'au State Park

Camping at Pala'au State Park near Kualapuu

State park · Kualapuu · 15 campsites

A forested campground.

About this campground

Scenic overview of historic Kalalupapa to which persons with Hansen’s Disease (leprosy) were once banished. Short trail leads to a phallic stone thought to enhance fertility.

No reviews listedBook on Hawaii State Parks
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At a glance

  • Pets not allowed
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

15 available sites

15 open of 15 sites
Pala
TentHookups not listedPala'Au loop
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site P01
TentHookups not listedPala'Au loop
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site P02
TentHookups not listedPala'Au loop
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site P03
TentHookups not listedPala'Au loop
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site P04
TentHookups not listedPala'Au loop
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site P05
TentHookups not listedPala'Au loop
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site P06
TentHookups not listedPala'Au loop
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site P07
TentHookups not listedPala'Au loop
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Availability on UseDirect.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
Pala
pala'au
✓✓$20
P01
pala'au
✓✓$20
15 openSites from $20/night
Book on Hawaii State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Camping Area
  • Interpretive Signage
  • Toilet
  • Trash Cans
Pets
Pets not allowed
Maximum stay
5 nights

Location

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Pala'au State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Pala'au State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Pala'au State Park?
Reservable on explore.ehawaii.gov (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the explore.ehawaii.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

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P02
pala'au
✓✓$20
P03
pala'au
✓✓$20
P04
pala'au
✓✓$20
P05
pala'au
✓✓$20
P06
pala'au
✓✓$20
P07
pala'au
✓✓$20
P08
pala'au
✓✓$20
P09
pala'au
✓✓$20
P10
pala'au
✓✓$20
P11
pala'au
✓✓$20
P12
pala'au
✓✓$20
P13
pala'au
✓✓$20
P14
pala'au
✓✓$20

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From $40 for 2 nights
$20/night · Before taxes & fees
15 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Hawaii State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Hawaii State Parks ↗

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Booking
Listing Reservable on explore.ehawaii.gov
Stay limits
Listing 5 nights max
Getting there
Listing Kualapuu, HI (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Price
Not listed — check with campground
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights23 sites open for every night

Sutton Campground

2454.5 mi from Pala'au State Park (straight-line) 4.0 · 225 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Sites $35/night
$70 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights43 sites open for every night

Evans Campground

2862.6 mi from Pala'au State Park (straight-line) 4.0 · 52 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Sites $30/night
$60 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from National Park Service · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights39 sites open for every night

Houston Mesa

2910.5 mi from Pala'au State Park (straight-line) 4.0 · 353 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Sites $22/night
$44 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Road to Hana: Full-Day Scenic Drive with Blacksand & Waterfalls 30 mi · 7 hr–11 hr · from $210/person
    • Small-Group Road to Hana Adventure Tour with Pickup & Lunch 3 mi · 7 hr–11 hr · from $210/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Maui Nui Luau at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa 30 mi · 3 hr · from $218/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    New Reliable Fully Stocked Sanctuary 4 x 4
    New Reliable Fully Stocked Sanctuary 4 x 4

    Camper van · 19 ft · sleeps 2 · 45 mi from campground

    $250/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2022 Winnebago Solis Pocket only 1500 miles
    2022 Winnebago Solis Pocket only 1500 miles

    Camper van · 17 ft · sleeps 2 · 47 mi from campground

    $139/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Pala'au State Park

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Small-Group Road to Hana Adventure Tour with Pickup & Lunch
    Small-Group Road to Hana Adventure Tour with Pickup & Lunch

    3 mi · 7 hr–11 hr · from $210/person

    Maui Nui Luau at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
    Maui Nui Luau at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa

    30 mi · 3 hr · from $218/person

    Road to Hana: Full-Day Scenic Drive with Blacksand & Waterfalls
    Road to Hana: Full-Day Scenic Drive with Blacksand & Waterfalls

    30 mi · 7 hr–11 hr · from $210/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Road To Hana: Maui Waterfall Hiking Tour in Private Jeep
    Road To Hana: Maui Waterfall Hiking Tour in Private Jeep
    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    stays up to 5 nights (Hawaii State Parks rules).

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Hawaii State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202699%1%0%
    Dec 2026100%0%0%
    Jan 2027100%0%0%

    30 mi · 8 hr · from $349/person

    Myths of Maui Luau Dinner and Show
    Myths of Maui Luau Dinner and Show

    30 mi · 2.5 hr–3 hr · from $211/person

    Road to Hana Adventure Maui Tour with Lunch
    Road to Hana Adventure Maui Tour with Lunch

    40 mi · 12.5 hr · from $277/person

    Maui: Haleakala Sunrise Spectacular with Local Breakfast
    Maui: Haleakala Sunrise Spectacular with Local Breakfast

    40 mi · 10 hr · from $254/person

    Maui: Famous Road to Hana Waterfalls and Lunch by Mercedes Van
    Maui: Famous Road to Hana Waterfalls and Lunch by Mercedes Van

    40 mi · 9 hr–10 hr · from $250/person

    Small-Group Road to Hana Luxury Tour
    Small-Group Road to Hana Luxury Tour

    40 mi · 10 hr · from $385/person

    Compare site types

    15 individual reservable campsites from Hawaii State Parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    15 sites · $20/night

    Loops: Pala'au loop (15)

    15 open Nov 13–Nov 15