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Covid-19 Protocols: Wear a mask, maintain social distancing, and be respectful of others. Aloha, Hawaii State Parks

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PARK UPDATES: 4/30/21 - [OAHU] - The Makapuu Lighthouse Trail and parking lot at Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline will be CLOSED May 4th through May 6th (Tuesday-Thursday) from 7:00am to 11:00am for maintenance of the trail. Shoreline access will remain open along the Wawamalu/Sandy Beach area.

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4/30/21 - [OAHU] -  Weather conditions have caused delays in the work at Waahila Ridge State Recreation Area and the park will remain CLOSED through May 28th, 2021. The park will technically be open on the weekends however the gate and parking lot will remain closed throughout the month. Weekdays the park will be completely closed.

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4/26/21 - [OAHU] - The beach area of Ahupuaʻa o Kahana State Park is CLOSED beginning Wednesday, April 28, 2021 due to a potential treefall hazard.

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4/19/21 - [ALL ISLANDS] - Entrance AND parking fees are now required for non-residents at several parks across the islands including: [KAUAI] Haena, Kokee, Waimea Canyon, [OAHU] Diamond Head, Nuuanu Pali, [MAUI] Iao Valley, Makena, Waianapanapa, and [HAWAII] Akaka Falls, Hapuna Beach.  Non-resident visitors will be required to pay for both entry and parking.

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4/7/21 - [OAHU] - Kaena Point State Park - Vehicle Access Gate on the Mokuleia side (north shore) is OPEN. The Keawaula gate (west side) remains CLOSED but the park is OPEN.

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3/29/21 - [KAUAI] - The Kalalau Trail reservation system is open again. Reservations are available 30-days in-advance. Park Entry and Parking reservations for morning and midday are available. Sunset-time reservations are currently not available.

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3/1/21 - [MAUI] - Waianapanapa State Park - Entry and Parking Reservations are now required for all non-residents. For reservations go to www.gowaianapanapa.com

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Makapuu Lighthouse Trail and Park Areas to Temporarily Close Next Week

Posted on Apr 30, 2021

Beginning on Tuesday May 4th for three consecutive days from 7:00am to 11:00am the entire Makapuʻu Lighthouse trail and parking areas at the Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline will be closed for maintenance. Barricades and signs… Read More »

DLNR and Hawaii State Parks Continue Coordinated Efforts to Address Homelessness at Diamond Head

Posted on Apr 7, 2021

(HONOLULU) – More than 30 camps on both sides of Diamond Head are being cleaned-up this week. The clean-up at Diamond Head is part of a larger statewide coordinated effort to manage threats to natural… Read More »

Kalalau Trail and Haena State Park Reservations Now Available

Posted on Mar 29, 2021

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Read More Kalalau Trail and Haena State Park Reservations Now Available – The Kalalau Trail reservation system is now open again. Reservations are available 30-days in-advance. Haena State Park Entry and Parking reservations are also available for morning and midday reservations. Sunset-time reservations… Read More »

Community Input Sought on Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Update

Posted on Mar 24, 2021

The DLNR Division of State Parks, in partnership with PBR HAWAII, invites the community to participate in updating Hawaiʻi’s Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). Preparation of the SCORP every five years maintains Hawaiʻi’s eligibility… Read More »

Limited Access to Haena State Park, the Napali Coast State Wilderness Park and the Kalalau Trail

Posted on Mar 22, 2021

Due to recent landslides caused by heavy rainfall and flooding there is limited access to Haena State Park, the Napali Coast State Wilderness Park, and the Kalalau Trail. Haena State Park and the Kalalau Trail… Read More »

Haena State Park on Kauai to Open 3-20-21

Posted on Mar 19, 2021

The Haena State Park on Kauai will open on 3-20-21.  Reminder – an entry pass and parking pass is required for Non Hawaii residents.  The Kalalau Trail remains closed until further notice.

Pu’u Olai at Makena State Park Reopens With Adjusted Weekend Hours

Posted on Mar 12, 2021

Earlier Saturday-Sunday Closings Aimed at Stopping Large Gatherings  Pu‘u Ola‘i (Little) Beach, at Mākena State Park on Maui’s south shore, will reopen tomorrow (Saturday, March 13) after being closed for several months.   Officials from the DLNR Division… Read More »

Select State Parks on Kauai Closed Due to Rain and Flooding

Posted on Mar 12, 2021

Polihale State Park, Hāʻena State Park, and the Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park are all closed due to the impacts of heavy rain fall, flash flooding, and landslides.  The entrance road to Polihale, on… Read More »

State Beaches in West Hawaii Closing at 2:00pm Today

Posted on Mar 4, 2021

(Kailua-Kona) – To mirror Hawai‘i County’s precautionary closure of West Hawai‘i beach parks at 2 p.m., DLNR is announcing the following actions.  All State Parks in West Hawai‘i that have a beach or shoreline component… Read More »

Diamond Head State Monument Will Now Be Open Six Days A Week

Posted on Mar 1, 2021

Beginning on Monday, March 8th, Diamond Head State Monument (DHSM) will be open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and closed only on Wednesdays.  The hours of operation will remain the same, 6:00 a.m. to… Read More »

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