State Recreation Area · Hawaii, United States
Mauna Kea State Recreation Area
Mauna Kea State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Hawaii, United States.
State Recreation Area · Hawaii, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Recreation Area |
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| Location | Hawaii, United States |
| Coordinates | 19.7492° N, 155.5260° W |
| Managed by | Hawaii state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Mauna Kea State Recreation Area
Mauna Kea State Recreation Area, also known as Mauna Kea State Park, is a state of Hawaii protected area at the southern base of Mauna Kea. The 20.5-acre (8.3 ha) park is administered by the Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources. The park is located on Saddle Road (Route 200) 35 miles (56 km) west of Hilo, at 19°44′57″N 155°31′35″W with about 6,500 feet (2,000 m) elevation. Facilities include restrooms, cabins and camping, trash cans, and a picnic area. As of 2010 water improvements are planned. Wild pigs and sheep can be hunted in the area. The dry shrublands get cold at night due to the elevation.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Hilo, Hawaii |
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| Getting there | about 35 miles west of Hilo |
Where to stay
| Lodges | Facilities include restrooms, cabins and camping, trash cans, and a picnic area |
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Airports near this park
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- Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) · Kailua-Kona, United States · 33.8 miles away
- Kahului International Airport (OGG) · Kahului, United States · 98.6 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mauna Kea State Recreation Area?
Mauna Kea State Recreation Area is in Hawaii, United States (19.7492° N, 155.5260° W).
How do I get to Mauna Kea State Recreation Area?
The nearest town is Hilo, Hawaii. about 35 miles west of Hilo.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Hawaii_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Hawaii state parks — park name.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauna_Kea_State_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).