Division of State Parks

The FULL Invitation For Bid (IFB) Packet PDF, including required forms for bidding, qualifications, specifications and contract, may be obtained on the following link: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/files/2025/04/1.-25-3-31-FINAL_DHSM-IFB-MFT-SPO25-0102A-or-SPO25-0102B.pdf or from the DSP office Mon. thru Fri., between 8:00… Read More »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

State Parks is pleased to announce the 2023 local resident holdback rule for Kalalau Trail camping Beginning May 2, 2023, State Parks will issue a limited number of overnight permits for camping in Kalalau, Nāpali Coast… Read More »