Division of State Parks

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)