RT Keauhou

Coastal destination known for snorkeling, cultural landmarks, and scenic oceanfront trails with access to primitive camping shelters.

General Information

Hours:

Accessible year-round; backcountry camping requires permits
Daylight hiking recommended between sunrise and 10am or after 2pm to avoid peak heat

Fees:

Backcountry camping permit required
Maximum 3 consecutive nights per site
Permit covers up to 16 hikers per night

Pet Policy:

Pets are not allowed on trails or in wilderness areas

Closest cities with hotels:

Kailua-Kona (6 mi)

Seasons:

All year

Location:

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How to Get There

From Kona, HI (6 mi): Drive south on Ali‘i Drive or Kuakini Highway to Keauhou; for backcountry access, continue to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and follow Chain of Craters Road to the Keauhou Trailhead.

Overview

Keauhou is a laid-back resort community just south of Kailua-Kona, rich in Hawaiian history. It is home to Keauhou Bay, the birthplace of Kamehameha III, with Kahaluʻu Bay just to the north and the ancient Ahu a ʻUmi Heiau in the uplands.

Things to Do

Keauhou Holua Slide – a National Historic Landmark
Keauhou Shopping Center – shops, dining, the post office and a small museum
Ahu a ʻUmi Heiau – an ancient temple site in the uplands

This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Keauhou, Hawaii", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0