The Department of Parks & Recreation provides quality recreational and leisure time experiences for residents and visitors of the County of Kauai.
Camping Permits are issued for the following County beach parks:
- Haena Park (closed every Monday from 10 am to 12 noon on Tuesday for maintenance)
- Hanalei Blackpot Park (Open Friday & Saturday only, closed Sunday thru Thursday)
- Anini Beach Park (closed every Tuesday from 10 am to 12 noon on Wednesday for maintenance)
- Anahola Beach Park (closed every Thursday from 10 am to 12 noon on Friday for maintenance)
- Hanamaulu Beach Park (Open Thursday, Friday & Saturdays only & certain school holidays, closed Sunday thru Wednesday)
- Salt Pond Park (closed every Tuesday from 10 am to 12 noon Wednesday for maintenance)
- Lucy Wright Park (closed every Monday from 10 am to 12 noon Tuesday for maintenance)
- Lydgate Park Camp Ground (opening soon, check back for details)
Camping permit fees are $3.00 per adult, per night for non-residents and free for residents of the State of Hawaii who can show proof of residency. Children under the age of 18 years are also free and must camp with at least one adult 18 years of age or older.
Contact The County of Kauai, Department of Parks & Recreation, Park Permits Section
Phone: 808-241-4463
Fax: 808-241-4497
Office Hours 8:15 am to 4:00 pm Hawaiian Standard Time, Monday thru Friday
Closed Saturday, Sunday and all Holidays
Main Permit Counter located in the lobby of the Piʻikoi Building, in the Lihuʻe Civic Center, 4444 Rice Street, directly across the street from the Lihuʻe Post Office.
mailing address: Department of Parks and Recreation
Park Permits Section
4444 Rice Street, Suite 105
Lihuʻe, HI 96766
email: recpermits@kauai.gov