Kahana Bay State Park

Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana State Park is a Hawaii State Parks park on the windward side of Oʻahu, between Kāneʻohe and Lāʻie, reaching from Kahana Bay up the valley to the Koʻolau crest. It is a relatively unspoiled valley and a publicly owned ahupuaʻa, an ancient Hawaiian land division, set up as a living park where resident families help with interpretive programs. Sugar cane cultivation and the valley's use as a World War II jungle warfare training site changed its natural and cultural environment. Huilua Fishpond, under restoration, can be visited from the east side of the bay. The park's public hiking trails are relatively easy walking but can be muddy, and you need no permit for them. The Kapaʻeleʻele Koʻa and Keaniani Lookout Trail loops from the Orientation Center, and the Nakoa Trail loops through tropical rain forest and crosses Kahana Stream. Flash flood is a listed hazard on the Nakoa Trail, so stay out of the stream when it rises. Overcast skies and showers are frequent in the valley, so bring rain gear. Beach camping is by permit, reserved online through the State, and there is no camping at Oʻahu State Parks on Wednesday and Thursday nights. The park has restrooms, showers, picnic tables and a boat ramp, and dogs on a leash are allowed, while alcohol, open fires, smoking and motorized vehicles are prohibited.