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Waimea Canyon and Kokee State Park
22° 3.4′ N · 159° 39.9′ W
The 'Grand Canyon of the Pacific': a red-walled gorge about 10 miles long and up to 3,000 feet deep, with Kokee State Park at the top of the road.
Practical
Reached by Route 550, an 18-mile road from Waimea up to Kokee State Park; Niihau is visible from the highway. STATUS: State Parks notices (October 2026) say Kokee Road remains closed until further notice and Kokee State Park's campground was closed for improvements from May 2026 through spring 2027 - check before you rent a car. Allow a full day from Waimea or Port Allen. Coordinate: Wikipedia position for Waimea Canyon State Park.
Best for
Day trip inland from a south- or west-side harbor
Nearby
- Polihale State Park5.2 NM away
- Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor6 NM away
- Waimea Town Celebration6 NM away
- Waimea Bay Anchorage (Kauai)6.3 NM away
- Waimea Town and Russian Fort Elizabeth6.3 NM away
- Milolii Ridge Beach (Na Pali State Park)6.4 NM away
- Nualolo Kai Ancient Village Site6.5 NM away
- Nualolo Kai Anchorage6.6 NM away
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