Oahu Parks – Closure
Posted on Mar 20, 2026 in Park ClosureKaena Point – Keawaula – Makua State Park – CLOSED (Flooding and caved in road at Waikomos Beach Area preventing access to our parks.)
Kaena Point – Mokuleia – Inside Permitted gate – CLOSED
Waahila Ridge Recreational Area – CLOSED – (Tree trimming still finishing up)
Wahiawa Freshwater Recreational Area – CLOSED – (Tree trimming still finishing up)
Malaekahana Recreational Area – CLOSED – (Major flooding and road closures make it difficult to get to this park)
Ahupua’a O’ Kahana State Park – CLOSED – (Major flooding)
Pu’u Mahuka Heiau Historical Site – CLOSED – (Major flooding and road closures make it difficult to get to this park)
He’eia State Park – CLOSED – (Road closures and floods affecting opening)
[O’AHU] UPDATE 3/20/26
Due to the incoming rainy weather. Ahupua’a O’ Kahana State Park and Malaekahana State Recreational Area will be closed for camping from Friday, 3/20 – Wednesday, 3/25. Currently there is no camping at Keaiwa Heiau and Sand Island Recreational Area.
[O’AHU] UPDATE 3/18/26
Kaena Point – Mokuleia – Permitted gate area to remain CLOSED due to wet/muddy/unsafe conditions caused by storm.
Pu’u O’ Mahuka Heiau Historical Site: REOPENING TOMORROW, THURSDAY, MARCH 19TH.
Pu’u Ualaka’a State Wayside: REOPENED TODAY, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18th. Still awaiting future trimming of more potentially hazardous trees when contractor comes available.
Sand Island Recreational Area: REOPENING TOMORROW, THURSDAY MARCH 19TH.
Wahiawa Freshwater Recreational Area: CLOSED – Tree and debris cleanup. Tentatively looking to reopen on MONDAY 3/23/26. Will confirm by end of day SUNDAY MARCH 22ND.
Malaekahana State Recreational Area: OPEN – CAMPING TO RESUME THIS FRIDAY MARCH 20TH
Ahupua’a O’ Kahana State Park: CLOSED – Tree and debris cleanup. NO CAMPING UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE.
Wa’ahila Ridge Recreational Area: CLOSED – TREE TRIMMING/REMOVAL IN PROCESS – Tentatively looking to reopen on FRIDAY 3/20/26. Will confirm by end of day tomorrow.
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.
Nuuanu Pali Lookout – Both the Windward and Townbound access points are now cleared and fully open to the public.
[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.
