![<a href="https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/oahu/diamond-head-state-monument/"><span class="nivo-cap" >Diamond Head State Monument</span><br /><span class="nivo-content">Visit Hawaii's Iconic National Landmark</span><br /><span class="s_readmore">Read More<i class="icon-signin"></i></span></a> <span class="photo-credit-top">Photo Credit: Hawaii State Archives</span> Diamond Head](https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/files/2014/09/Diamond-Head-e1689643528726-1200x400.jpg)
![<a href="https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/maui/makena-state-park/"><span class="nivo-cap" >Mākena State Park</span><br /><span class="nivo-content">Beautiful wildland beach park with prominent cinder cone. </span><br /><span class="s_readmore">Read More<i class="icon-signin"></i></span></a> <span class="photo-credit-top">Photo Credit: Sean Newsome</span>](https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/files/2019/10/DJI_0007-small-shift-scaled.jpg)
![<a href="https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/oahu/kaiwi-state-scenic-shoreline/"><span class="nivo-cap" >Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline</span><br /><span class="nivo-content">Rugged Coastline Park on Oahu's Southern Coast</span><br /><span class="s_readmore">Read More<i class="icon-signin"></i></span></a> <span class="photo-credit-top">Photo Credit: Sean Newsome</span>](https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/files/2019/05/Panorama6-dji102-dji107-scaled-e1689643707605-1200x400.jpg)
![<a href="https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/home/haena-napali-access/"><span class="nivo-cap" >Hāʻena and Nāpali Coast State Park Access</span><br /><span class="nivo-content">Visit Kauai's North Shore</span><br /><span class="s_readmore">Read More<i class="icon-signin"></i></span></a> <span class="photo-credit-top">Photo Credit: Sean Newsome</span>](https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/files/2019/05/Haena-Button-Image-6x5-e1689643769155-1200x400.jpg)
![<a href="https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/hawaiis-royal-palaces/"><span class="nivo-cap" >Hawaii's Royal Palaces</span><br /><span class="nivo-content">Step Back in Time to the Period of Hawai'i's Last Monarchs</span><br /><span class="s_readmore">Read More<i class="icon-signin"></i></span></a> Iolani Palace exterior](https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/files/2014/11/Palace-Banner-e1689643829826-1200x400.jpg)
**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**
Monitor local surf and weather reports prior to your park visit.
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[KAUAʻI] UPDATED 6/17/24 – Polihale State Park: Queen's Pond access Road is CLOSED June 17-21 (m-f) for rock placement. Pedestrian traffic should be aware of heavy equipment traversing through the area. The park remains open - visitors should access via Cane Top access road and points beyond.
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[HAWAI’I] UPDATED 6/10/24 –'Akaka Falls State Park is now fully open. There will be a brief closure later this month (June 24-28, m-f), for additional repair work.
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[KAUAʻI] UPDATED 6/18/24 –Kalalau Trail, Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park: Camping permits held back for local residents during summer, see Kalalau Trail site for more information.
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[KAUAʻI] UPDATED 6/18/24 – Kōkeʻe State Park: The gate to Puʻu O Kila Lookout will be closed to vehicular traffic due to road repairs beginning 3/19/24. The lookout will still be accessible by pedestrians, parking is available at Kalalau lookout.
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[HAWAI'I] UPDATED 6/18/24 - West Hawaii State Parks to close early on the 4th of July at 5 PM. Parks effected are: Kekaha Kai SP—Mahai’ula section and Manini’owali (Kua Bay) section, Kiholo SPR, Hapuna Beach SRA and Waialea section
WELCOME TO HAWAIʻI STATE PARKS
Hawaiʻi is the most remote archipelago on earth. Our reputation for unsurpassed natural beauty is reflected in Hawaii’s State Parks.
The Hawaiʻi State Park System is composed of 50 parks encompassing approximately 30,000 acres on five major islands. These parks offer a variety of outdoor recreation and heritage opportunities. The park environments range from landscaped grounds with developed facilities to wildland areas with trails and primitive facilities.
We invite you to experience Hawaiʻi’s State Parks, to learn about our unique resources and history, and enjoy outdoor recreation and culture. As you visit, please help us protect Hawaiʻi’s fragile and irreplaceable resources for future generations.
Announcements
- MayAKAKA FALLS STATE PARK TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE WEEKDAYS STARTING MAY 15
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2024Main, News Releases, slider, State Parks JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2024 AKAKA FALLS STATE PARK TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE WEEKDAYS STARTING MAY 15 (HILO, HAWAIʻI) – Starting on Wednesday, Akaka Falls… Read More »
- AprKALALAU CAMPSITES AGAIN HELD BACK FOR WALK-IN APPLICANTS
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2024State Parks is pleased to announce the 2024 local resident holdback rule for Kalalau Trail camping Beginning Wednesday, May 1, 2024, State Parks will issue a limited number of overnight permits for camping in Kalalau,… Read More »
- Feb**UPDATED 02/16/24 – THIRD KŌKE‘E CABIN AUCTION IN HISTORY COMING UP
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2024JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON **NEW – Waimea Canyon and Kōkeʻe State Parks Cabin Lot Auction Information (Available Friday, Feb. 16, 2024): https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/waimea-canyon-and-kokee-state-parks-cabin-lot-auction/ **NEW – Bid Packet: Public Auction Bid Packet… Read More »