The park is located at the western end of Kauai and has many miles of shoreline that averages about 300 feet from the barrier dunes to the surf line.
Sand dunes along the beach can reach heights nearing 100 feet.
Driving on the beach is permitted, but obtaining a tow truck would be expensive.
The only road to the park is dirt, with many ruts and potholes, and is difficult to access by non-4WD vehicles.
The park is located to the north of the Pacific Missile Range Facility and Barking Sands beach.
The beach is flanked to the north by the Na Pali Coast mountain ridges.
On the east side park is adjacent to the field used for agriculture, that is in turn adjacent to the mountain ridge.
Mountains are so close that at night park visitors can hear goats bleating on this ridge.
Road access is west from the town of Kekaha.
A good local map will be needed.
The park is located at the western end of Kauai and has many miles of shoreline that averages about 300 feet from the barrier dunes to the surf line. Sand dunes along the beach can reach heights nearing 100 feet. Driving on the beach is permitted, but obtaining a tow truck would be expensive. The only road to the park is dirt, with many ruts and potholes, and is difficult to access by non-4WD vehicles. The park is located to the north of the Pacific Missile Range Facility and Barking Sands beach. The beach is flanked to the north by the Na Pali Coast mountain ridges. On the east side park is adjacent to the field used for agriculture, that is in turn adjacent to the mountain ridge. Mountains are so close that at night park visitors can hear goats bleating on this ridge. Road access is west from the town of Kekaha. A good local map will be needed.
Polihale State Park