Nuʻuanu Pali State Wayside

**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

⚠️Monitor weather reports and ocean conditions before your park visit. 

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[O’AHU] UPDATE 2/11/26 — Puʻu ʻUʻala Kaʻa State Wayside, Mauna Ala–Royal Mausoleum State Monument and Waʻahila Ridge State Recreation Area has REOPENED. Keaīwa Heiau State Recreation Area will remain CLOSED Wednesday 2/11/26 for cleanup.

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[KAUA‘I] UPDATE 2/11/26 — Kalalau Trail, Na Pali State Wilderness Park has REOPENED, Haʻena State Park shuttle has RESUMED.

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[MAUI] UPDATE 2/11/26 – ʻĪao Valley State Monument has REOPENED.

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[KAUAʻI, OʻAHU, HAWAIʻI] 2/10/26 – Wailua River State Park (Kauaʻi), Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana State Park (Oʻahu), Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park (Hawaiʻi): All commercial kayak operators must apply for a Rental Vessel Special Use Permit – Commercial Application, each kayak vessel requires a registered decal. Visit State Parks Permits page here and download and mail in the Rental Vessel Special Use Permit – Commercial Application.

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[O‘AHU] UPDATE 2/3/26 – KA‘ENA POINT STATE PARK, MOKULE‘IA SECTION: Vehicle access dirt road repairs are occurring to stabilize severe erosion, and armor problem areas with aggregate to reduce erosion and puddling, and improve road stability. 1/5/26 - Kaʻena Point Vehicle Access Permits available now: kaenasups.ehawaii.gov. All applicants must create a NEW account and apply as a new applicant.

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[ALL ISLANDS] UPDATE – 12/12/25: Camping - Reservations for February 1, 2026 and beyond available at https://explore.ehawaii.gov, please create an account on Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi to make a camping reservation.

Nuʻuanu Pali State Wayside

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    Hours

    Daily 6:00am to 6:00pm
    Parking Fee

    Individuals:

    • Residents = No Charge
    • Non-Residents = $7.00 per vehicle

    Commercial PUC vehicles:

    • 1-7 passenger vehicles: $15.00
    • 8-25 passenger vehicles: $30.00
    • 26 + passenger vehicles: $50.00

    Description

    Impressive view of windward Oʻahu from brink of pali (cliffs) at 1200 feet elevation in the Ko’olau Range. Winds are usually so strong that one can lean against the wall of wind.

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