Kalopa State Recreation Area
Introduction Kalopa State Recreation Area, July 2012The '''Kalōpā Native Forest State Park and Recreation Area''' is a state park with an arboretum of native trees located approximately  northwest of Hilo, near the village of Honokaa, a few miles inland from the Mamalahoa Highway (Route 19) section of the Hawaii Belt Road, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii.This  park adjoins an additional  in the Kalopa Forest Reserve. The park is at an elevation of  and includes a  loop through a forest of native ōhia lehua (''Metrosideros polymorpha'') trees. A number of rare plants can be found in the arboretum area, including endangered loulu palms (''Pritchardia'' spp. ), as well as a number of rare native hibiscus. Due to the altitude, damp and chilly weather is the norm.Services available at the park include restrooms, drinking water, cabins, and camping.
External links *  Hawaii State Parks page for Kalopa State Recreation Area
See also * List of botanical gardens in the United States