Hāʻena State Park
Photo Credit: Sean Newsome

**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

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

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[O’AHU] UPDATE 3/18/26

Nuuanu Pali Lookout - Both the Windward and Townbound access points are now cleared and fully open to the public.

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[HAWAI’I] UPDATE 3/18/26

East Hawaii – All parks open

West Hawaii:

Kealakekua State Historical Park – Open

Manuka Wayside – Open

Kekaha Kai (Manini Owali & mahai’ula Sections) – Park Open / Water Clear

Kiholo State Park Reserve – Camping Closed due to hazardous trees above campground *Waiting for Contractor to respond / Day Use is open to the public.

Hapuna/Waialea SRA – Park Open / Water clear

Lapakahi State Historical Park – Park Open to look out / Trails closed to debris and water bar damage.

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[MAU’I] UPDATE 3/17/26

Iao Valley State Monument : We will need to push back tentative opening to Monday March 30. Great possibility of a longer closure due to county damage. I will give updates as I receive them. I have not yet heard plans from county on moving forward. Entry gates remain locked.

Poli Poli State Park: closure to Poli Poli Cabins will need to be closed until further notice. Kula Forrest Reserve (DOFAW) has been closed due to catastrophic damages and they are not sure how long this will be, 95% of all culverts have been damaged and looks to be a FEMA issue now. I’ve asked DOFAW if it would be possible to fly drones to check cabin and camping areas, if not we will need to hike the 5 miles in on foot to check, which may happen anyway. Not sure of timeline on repairs for road.

Waianapanapa State Park : (Confirming) scheduled to open on Monday 3/23 to all visitors. This is granted electricity is restored (currently none), water pumps for area are restored and no longer on “conserve water” status. Currently, Hana Road for resident travel only.

Makena Beach State Park : Crews continue to clear debris from first entrance and Black Sand entrance, but second and third entrances are open to public. Complete opening is scheduled to open by Friday.

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[O’AHU] UPDATE 3/17/26

Keawaʻula Beach has been reopened.

Mālaekahana State Recreation Area - Park has reopened but camping is still closed. Tree and debris removal is still in progress.

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[O’AHU] UPDATE 3/16/26

Keawaʻula Beach closed until further notice due to hazardous conditions, including water and sand flowing over road dips. Cleanup operations and concrete barrier relocations are currently in progress to manage the impact.

Sand Island Recreational Area closed until further notice. Tree and debris removal in progress.

Ahupuaʻa O Kahana State Park closed until further notice. Tree and debris removal in progress

Puʻu o Mahuka Heiau State Historic Site closed until further notice. Silt and debris removal in progress.

Wahiawā Freshwater Recreational Area closed until further notice. Tree and debris removal in progress.

Pu’u Ualaka’a State Wayside closed until further notice. Hazardous tree removal in progress.

Wa’ahila Ridge Recreational Area closed until further notice. Hazardous tree removal in progress.

Mālaekahana State Recreation Area closed until further notice. Tree and debris removal in progress.

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[KAUAʻI] UPDATE 3/16/26 - Polihale State Park closed until further notice due to mud and debris removal. Pāʻulaʻula State Historic Site closed for construction. Kōkeʻe State Park, Waimea Canyon State Park, and Wailua River State Park is open. Hāʻena State Park - Day use and overnight campers allowed to enter for the day. Overnight campers not allowed to go past Hanakapiai Valley, only to Hanakapiai Falls. A sign will be posted on the trail after Hanakapiai beach heading to Kalalau. This will be until we survey the trail on Wednesday 3/18. Another notification will be sent after the assessment.

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[HAWAIʻI] UPDATE  3/5/26 – ʻAKAKA FALLS STATE PARK: Dept. of Water Supply shut off water in the area until further notice affecting the park.

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[O‘AHU] UPDATE  3/4/26 - KA‘ENA POINT STATE PARK, MOKULE‘IA SECTION, VEHICLE ACCESS GATE [UPDATE 3/12 - temporarily closed due to storm]. You need the 2026 Gold decal adhered to the rear of your vehicle to enter the park, the accompanying permit account provides access to the gate combination online. The 2024-2025 Purple decals are no longer valid. Apply for a 2026 Kaʻena Point Vehicle Access Permit here. All applicants must create a NEW account and apply as a new applicant. We are experiencing significant delays in processing, we appreciate your continued patience. 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.

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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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[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.

Hāʻena State Park

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    Park 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
    Park Entrance Fee
    • Residents = Free with Hawaii DL or ID
    • Non-residents = $5 per person
      • Reservation Required
    • Children 3 and under = Free
    Parking Rates
    • Residents = Free with Hawaii DL or ID
    • Non-residents = $10 Per Vehicle
      • Note: Parking Reservation Required
    Entry & Parking Reservations Click Here
    Shuttle Reservations Click Here
    Haena and Napali Access Information Click Here
    Frequently Asked Questions Click Here
    State Parks Reservation System

    Diamond Head, Waianapanapa

    & Haʻena  State Park Reservations

     Description

    Hā’ena State Park is located at the northwestern extent of Kuhio Highway on Kauai’s north-shore. The park offers viewing of restored lo’i kalo (taro field, as well as, the spectacular Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park.  The park also offers beach-related activities including shore fishing and swimming at Ke’e Beach.  Hā’ena is also home to the trailhead of the world-famous Kalalau Trail [11 miles], as well as, Hanakāpīʻai Falls trail [4 miles].

    Opening of Hāʻena State Park & Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park

    Hāʻena State Park is now open following the devastating floods of 2018!  Please read below and visit our Frequent Asked Questions page for more information.

    Both Hāʻena State Park and Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park were closed from April 2018 to June 2019 following severe flooding on the north shore of Kauaʻi.  Closure of these parks enabled the Division of State Parks to ensure better protection of the resources, mitigate decades of impacts to Hāʻenaʻs rural community, provide better on-site management and ultimately provide a higher-quality visitor experience through implementation of new park management strategies per the Hāʻena Master Plan.  Changes are often difficult and there may be growing pains as new park management strategies are implemented.  During these times we graciously ask for your patience and understanding as we strive to provide the best experience possible while welcoming back visitors to these culturally and biologically significant parks.

    IMPORTANT CHANGES IN PARK MANAGEMENT AND ACCESS ARE NOW IN AFFECT

    Hāʻena State Park:  Hāʻena State Park, home to Kēʻē Beach, as well as, the trailhead for the Kalalau Trail and Hanakāpīʻai beach and waterfalls, is now subject to daily visitor limits and requires advanced reservations to enter the park.  State of Hawaiʻi residents are not subject to the new park fees or reservation system. 

    Non-Hawaii residents are required to purchase Park Entry Reservations ($5 per person) or a Parking Reservation ($10 per vehicle) prior to arrival at Hāʻena SP.  Parking Reservations includes Park Entry for the driver and passengers of the vehicle.  If you purchase a Parking Reservation, you do not need to purchase Park Entry Reservations for the passengers in your vehicle. PLEASE NOTE: *Effective April 19th 2021 for all dates beyond April 19th, non-residents will need to purchase both entry and parking reservations. Entry reservations will be required for everyone in the vehicle and parking reservations will no longer cover all passengers in the vehicle.

    Day-use Parking and Entry Reservations are available 30-days in advance.

    Parking reservations are only good for the time slots indicated during purchase. If you want to park for longer than one time slot, you need to purchase additional reservations. For example, if you want to be at the park from opening until closing (sunset), you’ll need to purchase all three time slots. Not all time slots may be available on a given date. Be prepared to present a valid parking voucher (print or digital) upon arrival.

    • To enter Hāʻena State Park you will need one of the following:
      • A Park Entry Reservation
      • A Parking Reservation (Parking Reservations grant Park Entry for driver and passengers)
      • A valid Camping Permit for Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park. NOTE: Miloliʻi camping permits are not accepted as Haʻena Park Entry Reservations, as this section is only accessible via watercraft.
    • Hāʻena State Park reservations are available for purchase up to 30-days in advance.
    • Day-use Entry Reservations are available from: Click Here 

    Hanakāpīʻai Beach & Waterfalls:  In order to hike to Hanakāpīʻai beach & Hanakāpīʻai falls visitors need to purchase a Park Entry Reservation or Day-use Parking Reservation for Hāʻena SP.  The Park Entry Reservation grants you access to Hāʻena SP where you can then hike along a portion of the famous Kalalau Trail to Hanakāpīʻai Valley.  If you want to hike past Hanakāpīʻai Valley, you need to purchase a camping permit for Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park.

    • Hiking to Hanakāpīʻai Valley/waterfalls and beach is included in a Hāʻena Park Entry Reservation and Day-use Parking Reservation.
    • The hike from Hāʻena SP to Hanakāpīʻai Waterfalls is 8-miles round trip.
    • A valid camping permit for Nāpali Coast SWP is needed to hike past Hanakāpīʻai valley.

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    Hāʻena State Park Master Plan & Environmental Impact Statement

    The Division of State Parks and their planning consultant, in collaboration with the Ha’ena State Park Community Advisory Committee, have worked diligently to modify the proposed park Master Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) following community input on the draft EIS.  Community feedback was received at a public meeting and a subsequent open house.  As a result of this input, the Master Plan has been scaled back to lessen the park development footprint while addressing critical infrastructure issues, as well as, vehicle and pedestrian access and overcrowding.

    The Hāʻena State Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement was accepted by Governor Ige on June 25 2018, and the Hāʻena State Park Master Plan was approved by DLNR Chairperson Suzanne Case on August 13, 2018 on behalf of the Board of Land and Natural Resources.  These documents can be viewed and downloaded by clicking the links below.

    Exhibit 1: Ha‘ena State Park Master Plan Final Report (33 mb)

    Exhibit 2: Ha‘ena State Park Master Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement (97 mb)

    Exhibit 3: Ha’ena State Park Master Plan Draft Appendices (33 mb) 

    Exhibit 4: Ha’ena State Park Master Plan Background Research and Analysis (95 mb)

    Additional Reference Documents:

    Master Plan (Graphic, 3.3 mb)

    Master Plan Executive Summary (text, 172 kb)