7.Kalopa State Recreation Area, Big Island

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You can camp out in a tent or even rent a duplex cabin here at this popular recreation area. The cabins sleep up to eight people. They include bunk beds, hot showers, toilet facilities, and even a recreational dining hall suitable for shared cooking. There are also picnic tables for outdoor dining, and the place is ADA accessible. This is also a good spot for hiking. 

8.Pala’au State Park, Molokai

Here at this 233-acre state park, you can camp close to a great scenic overview of infamous Kalaupapa, the colony to which lepers were once banished. The main attraction here is Kaule O Nanahoa or “the phallus of Nanahoa.” It’s a sacred site that was once believed to increase fertility.  Hike the trail through the ironwood forest to visit Kalaupapa Lookout, and see Kalalupapa from 1000-feet up. Amenities here include a picnic pavilion and a restroom.

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