Wailoa River State Recreation Area

**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

⚠️ Always monitor weather reports and ocean conditions before your park visit.

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[KAUA’I] UPDATED 5/12/26

Kalalau Trail will remain CLOSED due to high stream levels. The Ha’ena shuttle has suspended.

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[O’AHU] UPDATED 5/11/26

Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline -Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail: Will be CLOSED for three mornings for essential maintenance. The trail will be closed until 11 A.M. on the following Tuesdays: May 12, May 19, and May 26.

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Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area: Portions of the park which access the reservoir (Also known as Lake Wilson) will be closed Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1 a.m. the park will remain open to visitors for onshore activities, but lake access via the boat ramp, reservoir banks, and reservoir shores will not be allowed until further notice.

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Ka’ena Point State Park, Mākua Section has REOPENED to beach access. The Keawa’ula section remains CLOSED due to road repairs. The Mokule’ia vehicle access road remains CLOSED due to unsafe road conditions, this section remains open to pedestrian and bicycle access.

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Polihale State Parks has REOPENED.

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Koke’e State Park camping will be CLOSED for campground improvements. Construction to begin May 2026 and extend through Spring 2027.

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Pāʻulaʻula State Historic Site: CLOSED for construction.

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[MAUI] UPDATE 4/20/26

‘Iao Valley State Monument: Will be CLOSED until June 26, 2026 for safety improvements.

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Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area: Polipoli cabins and camping areas are CLOSED until further notice.

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[HAWAI’I] UPDATED 4/10/26

Notice to bidders for Mobile Food Truck Concessions opened today for certain Hawai’i Island parks. More information at: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/announcements/mobile-food-truck-concessions-hawaii/

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Akaka Falls State Park: Water and comfort station CLOSED, park open with portable toilets.

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[MOLOKAʻI] 3/23/26

Palaʻau State Wayside and camping areas CLOSED for renovations until May 4.

Wailoa River State Recreation Area

UPDATE: 4/5/24 – WAILOA RIVER BOAT RAMP AND DOCKS CLOSING FOR REPAIRS IN MAY

The Wailoa River SRA boat ramp and dock will be temporarily closed for dock replacement work. The scheduled dates for this project run from May 6 through May 20, 2024 with working hours from 8 am to 5 pm. Dates and times are subject to change.

General scope of work:
1. Removal and disposal of existing north and south docks
2. Installation of a new pre-fabricated combination fixed and floating dock system to the north side of the launching ramp
3. Install a safety stop at the edge of the walkway of the former south dock. The south dock will not be replaced.

For questions or concerns, contact the Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) East Hawaii Office at 808.961.9530.

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Hours	Daily During Daylight Hours
Entrance Fee	None
Pavilion Rental	Only Available for Day-use 15 person Pavilion: $30/day (Wedding Gazebo) 60 person Pavilion: $10/hour *500-person Pavilion: $250/day NO TABLES AND CHAIRS ARE PROVIDED FOR THE PAVILION RENTALS
Pavilion Reservations	Reserve Now

Description

Pleasure walking, quiet relaxation, informal games and events, picnicking, and boat fishing are provided for in this landscaped park set around Wailoa River. Boat ramp provided. Fishing restrictions. Information services and cultural displays at Wailoa Center which is accessible through Piopio street. (131.9 acres)

Wailoa Center

Wailoa Center, located within Wailoa River SRA, contains two galleries which host month-long art and cultural exhibits. They are free and open to the public. For more information and a schedule of exhibits, please visit www.wailoacenter.com.

HOURS

Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Closed on weekends and state holidays.

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