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**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

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[MOLOKA\'I] - UPDATE 3/24/25: Pala'au State Wayside Park Pavilion: Due to demolition and renovation work, the pavilion will be closed from March 25 to May 31.

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[OʻAHU] - UPDATE 3/24/25: The Nu'uanu Pali State Wayside is closed indefinitely due to police activity in the area.  Please avoid the area until further notice.

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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.

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[OʻAHU] - UPDATE 3/18/25: Mauna ʻAla, Royal Mausoleum State Monument will be undergoing improvements that may temporarily prevent vehicular access. Please check the Royal Mausoleum State Monument website for updates.

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[OʻAHU] UPDATED 3/18/25 – Diamond Head State Monument (DHSM): Full Park Closures will occur Tuesdays through Fridays beginning April 1 to April 11 and also Monday through Thursday April 14 to April 17.  Partial Park Closures Hours with operating hours from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM will occur on Monday April 7 during this time, and will resume from April 21 onwards Monday through Friday, (except weekends and holidays).   Normal Park Hours from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM will resume during Spring Break March 17 to March 28, Good Friday Holiday on April 18, and Weekends. During Partial Park Closures Hours from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the last reservation time slot for Parking and Entry and Entry Only will be 12:00 p.m. If you reserved at 12:00 p.m., you must enter the Park no later than 12:30 p.m. or you will be denied entry. The project began January 6, 2025, and will run to July 25, 2025, or upon completion of the rock fall mitigation construction project at the Kahala Tunnel. Please check back for updates.

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[MAUI] UPDATE 3/4/25 - Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area: Beginning April 1, 2025 through April 30, 2025 the park, cabin campgrounds and access road to Polipoli Forest Reserve will be closed due to tree mitigation work. 

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INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR MOBILE FOOD CONCESSION CONTRACT AT DIAMOND HEAD STATE MONUMENT, OʻAHU

Posted on Jan 24, 2025

Invitation for Bids for Mobile Food Concession Contract at Diamond Head State Monument IFB No. SPO-0102A And SPO-0102B TMK: (1) 3-1-042:006 (Portion) The State of Hawaii, Board of Land and Natural Resources, is issuing an… Read More »

INVITATION FOR BID FOR SEALED BID PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE A MOBILE FOOD TRUCK CONCESSION AT MĀKENA STATE PARK, KIHEI, MAUI

Posted on Dec 16, 2024

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Read More INVITATION FOR BID FOR SEALED BID PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE A MOBILE FOOD TRUCK CONCESSION AT MĀKENA STATE PARK, KIHEI, MAUI UPDATED 12/16/24 – MĀKENA STATE PARK A.1. NOTICE TO BIDDERS The State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources (“DLNR”), Division of State Parks (“DSP”) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (“IFB”) to… Read More »

ENTIRE KALALAU TRAIL SECTION OF THE NĀPALI COAST STATE WILDERNESS PARK NOW CLOSED

Posted on Sep 7, 2024

The DLNR Division of State Parks (DSP), in consultation with the Hawai‘i Dept. of Health (DOH), has elected to close the entire Kalalau Trail section, from Kē‘ē to Honopu in the Nāpali Coast State Wilderness… Read More »

CAMPING SUSPENDED AT SAND ISLAND STATE RECREATION AREA

Posted on Aug 30, 2024

Due to constant disregard of numerous state parks camping rules, reckless nighttime behavior, and campers frequently leaving campsites littered with rubbish and used camping gear, the DLNR Division of State Parks (DSP) is suspending camping… Read More »

AKAKA FALLS STATE PARK TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE WEEKDAYS STARTING MAY 15

Posted on May 13, 2024

Main, 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 »

KALALAU CAMPSITES AGAIN HELD BACK FOR WALK-IN APPLICANTS

Posted on Apr 29, 2024

State 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 »

**UPDATED 02/16/24 – THIRD KŌKE‘E CABIN AUCTION IN HISTORY COMING UP

Posted on Feb 16, 2024

JOSH 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 »

10/21/23 – IMAGINE A DAY WITHOUT WATER AT WAHIAWĀ FRESHWATER STATE RECREATION AREA

Posted on Oct 19, 2023

PARTICIPATE IN THE “IMAGINE A DAY WITHOUT WATER” EVENT Imagine a Day Without Water is a day observed nationally to pause and reflect on the many ways that water and water systems impact our lives… Read More »

7/5/23 – POLIHALE STATE PARK OUTREACH COMMUNITY MEETING TO BE HELD JULY 18th

Posted on Jul 5, 2023

Mahalo nui for the amazing feedback shared so far for Polihale State Park!  The State Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of State Parks (State Parks) will be holding a community meeting in Kekaha… Read More »

05/23/23 – KA‘ENA POINT STATE PARK HOURS TO BE STRICTLY ENFORCED MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Posted on May 24, 2023

JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON For Immediate Release:  May 23, 2023 KA‘ENA POINT STATE PARK HOURS TO BE STRICTLY ENFORCED MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND To view video please click on photo or view at… Read More »

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