Kokee State Park

Not all Kauai camping spots are next to the ocean.  Kokee State Park’s campsites are located at 3,600 feet above sea level.  Kokee offers numerous mountain trails throughout the park, ranging from moderate or easy to extremely difficult.  Trails along the rim of Waimea Canyon, through the Alaka’i Swamp, or from the forest to a scenic point overlooking the Na Pali Coast are among the favorites.  Native bird watching is excellent in this mountainous area and also seasonal gathering of various fruits and trout fishing.  The weather in Kokee is usually 10 degrees cooler than sea level and can get down into the 40’s at night during the winter.