Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Pālāʻau adventure.
Discover Pālāʻau State Park's historic vistas and serene camping.
Located on the island of Molokai aka “Friendly Island”, Pala’au State Park is surrounded by a gorgeous ironwood forest whose needles shed to create soft grounds and feelings of serenity. The park offers a scenic overlook of historic Kalalupapa, and just 200 yards from the Kalaupapa Lookout, at the base of Nanahoa Hill, is an opportunity for giggles in the form of a six-foot high phallic rock. In all seriousness though, according to legend, the male fertility god (Nanahoa) lived nearby and couples having trouble conceiving children still make the pilgrimage to stay overnight. Other stones in the area are carved to represent female genitalia, and sometimes taken home to bless the soil and land with fertility.
Ironwood Grove Campsite: Among the whispering ironwood trees, this campsite offers a tranquil retreat for tent campers.
The best time to visit Pālāʻau State Park is during the drier months from May to October, offering optimal conditions for hiking and picnicking. Winter can bring heavier rains, potentially impacting trails and camping experiences.