Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area Kula, HI 96790
About the Business
Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area is a stunning park and tourist attraction located in Kula, Hawaii, United States. Visitors can enjoy camping and lodging in a cozy cabin within the Kula Forest Reserve, surrounded by the fog belt at 6200 feet elevation. The park features an extensive trail system through a forest that resembles the conifer forests of the Pacific Northwest coast. On clear days, visitors can take in breathtaking views of Central and West Maui, Kahoʻolawe, Molokaʻi, and Lanaʻi.
Outdoor enthusiasts can also engage in pig and seasonal bird hunting, but hikers are advised to wear bright colored clothing as hunters may be in the area. Nights at the park can be cold, with winter temperatures often dropping below freezing. Please note that there are no campground showers available.
For those interested in staying at the Polipoli Cabin, reservations must be made by walking in or calling the Maui District office. Tent camping reservations can be made online through the reservation system. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the natural beauty and diverse activities offered at Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area.
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Hours open
Monday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Reviews
"I didn't actually make it to the park. You have to have fwd to go the last three miles. The drive was amazing, though. I could smell the eucalyptus up there and I couldn't on the road to Hana the same day."
"This is incredible. We found this somewhat inadvertently. I was curious for 'off road trails' as we ended up renting a Jeep instead of a car. The road up starts paved and is steep but fun, with glorious views of the isthmus. As you ascend through the clouds, the pavement ends and it literally feels like you're driving thru the Adirondacks. Pines, dirt road, winding mountain side.. buuuut then unlike the 'dacks, this place has height. I consider myself a reasonably experienced driver, and am aware of what a rental Wrangler JL on all-seasons is capable of. We popped it into 4wd for one section of about 60ft, primarily to not roost the tires into the already-trenched trail. No biggie tho. Above/beyond a point, things are not marked. The main trail gate beyond one section was closed, but we took the other path. This was further adventurous, but got a little unsure of the trails well above tree-line, at a red arrow on a pole. Technically I think that was one end of the skyline trail. We encountered some fine folk on Enduro bikes, and headed back down. Excellent time."
"Beautiful park with some amazing trails. Be aware that 4 wheel drive is required to drive to this park and that many rental companies will not allow you to, so I recommend checking with whoever you rent from first if you plan to try to go up. This park has a single toilet and a couple of covered sitting areas for facilities. There are no grills or water, so if you plan on staying the night make sure that you bring food that you don't have to cook or have a propane cooker. It also gets pretty cold up there at night. We stayed the night in June and it was in the low 50s when we woke up, so make sure you bring clothes and bedding to keep you warm because you will have a bad time trying to sleep otherwise."
"Beautiful. Cloudy while we were there, but the loop hike still had some good views and was very refreshing. We took the Polipoli trail around and turned at the Tie trail. Overall not too hard, make sure to bring water though."
"Beautiful forest area that is well worth the trip. The road was ok in our rented SUV but it could be dangerous in the rain. Tread carefully."
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