Driving through the park is like driving through a jungle paradise.
There is plenty of parking at the visitor center.
Stop by the visitor center to see a few small exhibits or borrow a bamboo fishing pole.
Check in at the visitor center for camping.
The majestic Ko'olau Mountains are an awe-inspiring sight!
The park seems like a tropical jungle.
Bathrooms are located close to the parking areas and camp sites.
There is a short flat walk from the parking areas to the camp sites.
Kahua Kuou camping area.
There are outdoor showers, potable water, and public restrooms available for use.
Sit by the lake under exotic tropical trees.
The view of the lake is serene.
The lake and surrounding mountains.
The majestic Ko'olau Mountains are an awe-inspiring sight!
The majestic Ko'olau Mountains are an awe-inspiring sight!
Native Hawaiian ōhi'a lehua.
The majestic Ko'olau Mountains are an awe-inspiring sight!
The Kahua Lehua camping area is more of an open field.
The majestic Ko'olau Mountains are an awe-inspiring sight!
Historic charcoal kilns can be seen along the road.
Kahua Nui has plenty of campsites and a picnic pavilion.
Kahua Nui has plenty of campsites and a picnic pavilion.
Exotic palms line the tropical plant path to the lake.
Bromeliads line the path to the lake.
Birds of paradise plants are a tropical beauty.
Not all trees want to be hugged.
Pretty much every plant is marked with an informational plaque.
Head down to the lake for a picnic, stroll, or to go fishing on weekends.
Head down to the lake for a picnic, stroll, or to go fishing on weekends.
There are plenty of tilapia and cichlids for catch and release.