Royal Mausoleum State Monument
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Royal Mausoleum

**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

Monitor weather reports before your park visit!

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[O’AHU] - UPDATE 9/10/25: Mālaekahana State Recreation Area-Kahuku Section - State Parks is issuing a Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals for parties interested in developing campgrounds. More info: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/malaekahana-2026/

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[HAWAI’I] - UPDATE 8/22/25: Recruiting for a Park Maintenance Supervisor II – Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi. More information at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hawaii/jobs/5019812-0/park-maintenance-supervisor-ii-kailua-kona-hawaii
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[MOLOKA’I] - UPDATE 8/29/25: Pala’au State Park Pavilion: Due to continued renovation work, the pavilion and camping is CLOSED until further notice. 

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[OʻAHU] - 7/25/25:  Sand Island State Recreation Area – Camping will be CLOSED for construction from August 30th, 2025 – December 31, 2025.

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[KAUA’I] - 7/11/25:  VISITORS TO WAIMEA CANYON AND KŌKEʻE STATE PARKS CAUTIONED TO EXPECT DELAYS AND LIMITED PARKING.  

Beginning July 14, 2025, Waimea Canyon Lookout with be closed for construction of safety improvements through early December, 2025.  This closure, in addition to several overlapping roadwork projects by both DOT-Highways and DLNR-State Parks, will cause delays, impact traffic patterns, and restrict overall parking capacity in these two popular parks through the end of the year.  DOT work is continuing on Waimea Canyon Drive, while work on portions of Kōkeʻe Road from the Kalalau Lookout to Puʻu o Kila lookout will be starting the same week.  Visitors can drive as far as the Kalalau Lookout, where improvements will also be initiated on July 17, with limited parking available.  We urge patience and driving with care as these various improvements are ongoing.  Local visitors are encouraged to enjoy these parks and lookouts on weekends, when most work will be suspended. Waimea Canyon Lookout will be closed for the duration of the project including weekends.

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[KAUAʻI] - UPDATE 3/21/25: Pā‘ula‘ula State Historic Site - Due to construction improvements, the park closure will begin starting March 24 until further notice.

Royal Mausoleum State Monument

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    Hours

    8:00 am to 4:30pm 

    Monday – Friday

    Saturday & Sunday and Holidays Closed. Access may be available by Special Use Permit (SUP).
    Entrance Fee None

    Description

    The Royal Mausoleum State Monument – Mauna ‘Ala, is the burial place of Hawaiian royalty. This sacred site is comprised of tombs with members of the Kamehameha and Kalākaua Dynasties with their retainers, a historic chapel, several historic trees, and a Curator’s cottage.

    Project Notice – August 2025

    [OʻAHU] – UPDATE: 8/28/25 – Mauna ʻAla, Royal Mausoleum State Monument (RMSM):

    In observance and celebration of reserved ceremonial events and Lā Hānau organized by the Aliʻi Trusts, Royal Benevolent Societies and Hawaiian Civic Clubs the following dates will have modified access to RMSM as permitted events are conducted. 

    If you are planning a visit to offer hoʻokupu on these days, we kindly ask that you contact the Royal Mausoleum Mauna ʻAla State Monument Curator by email [email protected] or phone 808-626-8452 in advance as hours of operations may be modified.

    Ceremonial event dates: 9/1/25, 9/2/25, 12/18/25, 12/19/25, 12/31/25, 1/1/26, 1/2/26, 1/9/26, 1/17/26, 2/9/26, 5/20/26, 7/13/26 and 7/17/26.  Mahalo.

    Helpful Information

    Huaka’i: visiting Mauna ‘Ala

    While Mauna ‘Ala is open daily for public visitation, it is highly recommended that the public contact the Curator in advance of a huaka’i. Doing so helps maintain the sanctity of Mauna ’Ala by avoiding overlapping of visitors and potential vehicle parking impacts. There are prearranged huaka’i on specific dates that have been scheduled for the grounds of Mauna ‘Ala by Special Use Permit (SUP).

    · A group greater than 25 individuals requires a SUP.

    · A group of 25 individuals or less does not require a SUP, but contacting the Curator is still recommended.

    For more information or to request an SUP, please contact the Curator by email: [email protected] or by cell phone @ 808-636-8452

    Resources

    Mauna ‘Ala-HFD Recruits, July 20, 2023 from Hawaii DLNR on Vimeo.