Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Wayside
Picture of Waikiki

**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

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

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[KAUA’I] UPDATED 4/14/26

The Kalalau trail has REOPENED and the Haʻena Shuttle has RESUMED.

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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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Polihale State Park and camping is CLOSED until further notice due to mud and debris removal.

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Pāʻulaʻula State Historic Site: CLOSED for construction.

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[O’AHU] UPDATED 4/12/26

O’ahu state parks have REOPENED with the exception of Ka’ena Point State Park, both Mokule’ia and Mākua-Keawa’ula sections, and Pu’u o Mahuka Heiau State Historic Site.

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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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[MAUI] UPDATE 3/30/26

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

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‘Iao Valley State Monument: Currently CLOSED until further notice. Parking and entry CLOSED until April 26.

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[HAWAI’I] UPDATE 3/25/26

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.

Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Wayside

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    Hours

    Summer: 7:00am to 7:45pm

    Winter: 7:00am to 6:45pm

    Summer Hours Begin on April 1st

    Winter Hours Begin the Day After Labor Day
    Parking Fees

    Non-Commercial vehicles:

    • 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
    Trail Name

    Description

    NOTE:  AS OF FEBRUARY 2026, PARKING FEES WILL BE CHARGED FOR PUʻU ʻUALAKAʻA STATE WAYSIDE.

    Forested area on a cinder cone close to downtown Honolulu. Lookout provides sweeping view of southern O’ahu from Diamond Head to Pearl Harbor, including Honolulu and Manoa Valley. Picnic shelters available. Start of trailhead for ‘Ualaka’a Loop Trail (a 1-mile loop).