Mauna Kea State Recreation Area

Cabin reservations book out months ahead; do not show up assuming availability. Bring everything — food, bedding, towels, flashlights, warm clothing. Cell reception is poor; download maps in advance. Watch for nēnē at the park and along the access road. Pack out all trash; the park does not have full waste service. The surrounding forest reserve has hunting access by DLNR permit; if you are hiking near hunting areas during open season, wear bright colors. The land has long Hawaiian use history for upland gathering and adze quarry access; treat the broader landscape as cultural ground.