Mayor's COVID-19 Amended Emergency Rule
Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth signed an amendment to the COVID-19 emergency rule that is now in effect. Outdoor gatherings can now include up to 25 people, up from the original amount of 10. This amendment's decision was based on a low number of people testing positive for COVID-19 on Hawaiʻi Island, and an increase in the number of people getting vaccinated for the virus. The mayor also cited prioritizing mental health and how being outside has proven to help with one's wellbeing. Please be advised that masks are still required outdoors when social distancing is not possible.
Kīholo Camping Rules
Camping at Kīholo State Park Reserve is now available for reservation. Only six (6) people per site are allowed. Only campsites 1,3,5,7, and 8 are available.
In the interests of keeping all guests safe, DLNR State Parks reserves the right to evict guests who do not abide by COVID rules as set by Emergency Order and cancel their remaining nights without refund.
Campsites are not an allowable travel quarantine facility. Non-residents must meet State and County travel guidelines prior to check-in.
All guests must be household members sharing the same address.
Guests must provide their own liquid hand soap and hand sanitizer – we do not provide it.
Set up time is no earlier than 2:00 p.m. ALL CAMPERS MUST BE PRESENT FOR MANDATORY CHECK-IN WITH STAFF AT 5:00 p.m.
Guests will be required to wear a mask when going to and from the campsite and bathrooms. Please practice safe distancing rules and guidelines of 6 ft. from other visitors/employees in the area.
Only names listed on the permit will be covered.
What to Know Before You Go:
There is no potable water or showers. Bring your own water and hand sanitizer.
Social distancing measures must be maintained.
No group of more than twenty-five persons is allowed within the park unless all members in the group are part of a single residential or family unit sharing the same address.
Park hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Camping is allowed by permit only.
No animals are allowed in the park, including dogs, with the exception of service dogs properly identified with paperwork and leashed.
Active Monitoring + Presence
Our Hoa ʻĀina team continues to be on the ground at Kīholo seven days a week. In collaboration with our partners, these Hoa ʻĀina, or “friends of the land” monitor and protect natural and cultural resources and educate visitors to the reserve. Our primary Hoa ʻĀina are Andrew Hanano, Kaleo Ortiz, Leighton Hind, and Sandy Kamaka. There are no emergency or lifeguard services at Kīholo. In case of emergency, call 911.
HUI’S HOA ʻĀINA TEAM
For additional information on COVID-19 resources and park closures, please see the:
Hui Aloha Kīholo stands committed to the health and safety of our community. Limiting measures such as these are aimed to keep us all safe with social distancing that will ultimately slow or reduce the spread of this virus. Please join us in doing your part to following these measures when accessing Kīholo State Park Reserve, so that we can all continue to enjoy Kīholo safely.
We will continue to communicate the latest developments via our website, social media, and emails, and look forward to the day when we can be together safely.
Please take good care and if you have any questions, please contact us.
Mahalo,
