Some call it "roughing it." I didn't feel like that at all. Unless you can't live without a TV, these cabins are paradise. Very clean with wood beams, hard wood floors and a nice kitchenette. You are surrounded by mountains. Be sure to take the Kahili Mountain trail. It is very steep but after about 15 minutes of climbing, you get a beautiful view of the island from the top. The area where the cabins are is perfect. You are not far from anything even though you feel like you are.

My wife and I stayed at the Kahili Mountain Park on our honeymoon in August 1991. We had a small bungalow for a week. It was perfectly adequate for our needs, and we enjoyed it very much. The bungalow was more or less a one-room grass hut, with a concrete floor, a small kitchenette, and a queen bed with a bug canopy. The shower was located a few steps outside away from the hut. Other places were available, such as two-room or three-room cabins, but the small hut was perfect for the two of us. Very basic and even romantic.
Being at the base of a mountain, and beyond some cane fields, the park is secluded and away from crowds and road noise. The whole place has a very mellow atmosphere to it, just campers and other easy going folks. If you want seclusion, it is a desitination in itself, but it is also not far to Poipu beach or Koloa. We had our bicycles with us and it was just a fairly short ride to get around. The ride through the tree tunnel was wonderful.
The park is run by Seventh Day Adventists, but not a single attempt was made to preach or "convert" us. You could stay for weeks and not even know about the religious element. They are good people there, they provide a nice clean comfortable place to stay at a cheap price and I would definitely go back if the occasion arose again. I heartily recommend the Kahili Mountain Park.

I traveled to Kauai with a group of 14 people. We stayed in 4 cabins in Kahili Mountain Park. The cabins were comfortable. Each one has 4-5 beds and a small kitchen area with a sink, small fridge and microwave. It's a short hike to the bathrooms and showers but they are clean and well-maintained.
Washing machines & dryers are available for guests' use. Each machine takes 5 quarters per use.
The road to get in and out of the camp there is a long, winding dirt path that can be pretty bumpy, but when you turn into the camp and see the scenery it is worth it. The camp is surrounded by beautiful mountains. There is a hiking path that leads up to the ridge on the mountains, and another that leads to a waterfall and pond where you can go swimming (if you can brave the COLD water!). The office staff is incredibly friendly and accomodating. Remember to bring a flashlight for nighttime bathroom trips!!

Cabins on the side of the mountain removed from all civilization. Very Hawaiian and great trails to explore. Wonderful people running the office -very laid back and accommodating. Rainier than beach areas especially in mornings but worth it--it's Hawaii in all its glory. I've stayed at Kahili many times and will hope to stay many more. School is close-by with occassional class bells but rather non-intrusive. Check it out for a funky romantic cabin adventure in Paradise; but don't expect the Hyatt.