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**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

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[HAWAI\'I] - UPDATE 6/17/25: West Hawai’i Island Parks to Close Early on 4th of July Holiday. To prevent unauthorized use of fireworks on the 4th of July, and the potential for wildfire, three west side parks will close early on that day. Park visitors must exit these dry, leeward parks by 5pm, when the gates will be locked. The parks affected include Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, including Waialea Beach section, Kīholo State Park Reserve, and Kekaha Kai State Park (both the Mahaiʻula and Maniniʻōwali sections). The public is reminded that fireworks are prohibited at all times, in all Hawaiʻi State Parks.

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[MOLOKA’I] - UPDATE 6/16/25: Pala’au State Park Pavilion: Due to continued renovation work, the pavilion closure has been extended from June 1 to July 31. The Pala’au Camping Area has been CLOSED from June 1 to July 31, 2025.

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[MAUI] UPDATED 5/23/25 – Mākena State Park - State Parks is issuing an Invitation for Bids (“IFB”) to qualified parties interested in a Mobile Food Truck Concession Agreement to operate a Mobile Food Truck (“MFT”) Concession at Mākena State Park. More information may be obtained on the following link: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/announcements/invitation-for-bid-for-sealed-bid-proposal-to-provide-a-mobile-food-truck-concession-at-makena-state-park-on-maui/.

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[OʻAHU] UPDATED 5/21/25 – Diamond Head State Monument (DHSM): Updated June Operating Hours - The rockfall mitigation project began January 6, 2025 and will run until September 5, 2025 or upon completion of the construction project at the Kahala Tunnel. Please check the Diamond Head State Monument website for updated park operation hours during this time.

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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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NĀPALI COAST STATE WILDERNESS PARK, KALALAU TRAIL FOCUS OF INCREASED STATE STEWARDSHIP

Posted on Feb 8, 2016

(Click on image to watch video) NĀPALI COAST & KALALAU TRAIL FOCUS OF INCREASED STATE STEWARDSHIPOne Arrested, 70 Cited, and Tons of Trash Airlifted Out Combined law enforcement and clean-up operations at the world-renowned Kalalau… Read More »

COMMENTS BEING ACCEPTED FOR KEALAKEKUA BAY STATE HISTORICAL PARK MASTER PLAN

Posted on Jan 20, 2016

DLNR Seeks Input on the Alternatives for the Park Master Plan UPDATE 2/1/16 – Interested people are invited to review and discuss the preliminary alternatives for the management and development of Kealakekua Bay State Historical… Read More »

DLNR EXTENDS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR DRAFT MASTER PLAN, EIS FOR HĀ‘ENA STATE PARK

Posted on Sep 9, 2015

Comments will be accepted through October 8, 2015 Download Master Plan/EIS (2019 Update) LIHU‘E, KAUA‘I —  The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of State Parks will continue to accept public comments on the… Read More »

PUBLIC INPUT SOUGHT ON DRAFT MASTER PLAN, EIS FOR HA‘ENA STATE PARK

Posted on Aug 14, 2015

Public Meeting to be Held  August 19 Download Master Plan/EIS (2019 Update) LIHU‘E, KAUA‘I —  The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of State Parks will hold a public meeting next week on the… Read More »

STATE AND KAUAI COUNTY RELEASE KALALAU TRAIL SAFETY VIDEO

Posted on Aug 7, 2015

The Kalalau Trail in the Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park is likely the most heavily used hiking trail in Hawaiʻi. An estimated 500,000 visitors and residents use the spectacular trail each year. Sandwiched between the… Read More »

SMOKING BAN, INCLUDING E-CIGS AND ALL TOBACCO PRODUCTS, NOW IN EFFECT

Posted on Jul 1, 2015

Smoking is now banned in all Hawaiʻi State Parks, as a new law – Act 123, SLH 2015 – went into effect as of July 1, 2015.  The ban includes smoking, including electronic cigarettes, and… Read More »

Camping Permits Now Required to Hike Beyond Hanakāpīʻai along Nāpali Coast

Posted on Mar 1, 2015

In response to continued illegal campers abusing the fragile and overtaxed Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park, Kauaʻi, camping permits are now required to hike beyond Hanakāpīʻai Valley along the Kalalau Trail.  Hanakāpīʻai is a two… Read More »

Koke’e & Waimea Canyon State Park Master Plan Approved

Posted on Oct 30, 2013

LIHUE – The State Board of Land and Natural Resources approved the Kokeʻe State Park Master Plan at its meeting on Oct. 24, 2013.  The result of a highly collaborative process with the Kaua’i community,… Read More »

State Parks Policy For Kalalau Trail Camping Permits Within Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park, Kauaʻi

Posted on May 18, 2010

 4/28/15 – Kalalau Trail, Napali Coast State Wilderness Park is CLOSED due to flash flooding conditions. In response to public demand and to promote improved public safety, beginning May 19, 2010, permits for Nāpali Coast… Read More »