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**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

⚠️ Always monitor weather reports and ocean conditions before your park visit. 

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[O’AHU] UPDATE 3/30/26

Kaʻena Point State Park, Mākua-Keawaʻula Section: CLOSED due to flooding and collapsed road on Farrington Highway.

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Kaʻena Point State Park, Mokulēʻia Section: CLOSED due to saturated and eroded roads.

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Ahupuaʻa O Kahana State Park and Camping REOPEN this weekend.

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[MAU’I] UPDATE 3/30/26

Waiʻānapanapa State Park : Currently CLOSED to parking, park entry, tent camping, camper van camping and all cabin reservations, anticipated REOPEN on March 31st.

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Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area: Polipoli cabins and camping areas are CLOSED until further notice.

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Iao Valley State Monument: Currently CLOSED until further notice. Parking and entry CLOSED until April 26.

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Kaumahina State Wayside CLOSED.

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[HAWAI’I] UPDATE 3/25/26

Akaka Falls State Park: Water and comfort station CLOSED, park open with portable toilets.

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Kiholo State Park Reserve: Road CLOSED to vehicles due to erosion until further notice, pedestrian access remains opened. Camping remains CLOSED.

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Lapakahi State Historical Park: CLOSED until further notice due to unsafe trails and water bars.

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[KAUAʻI] 3/24/26

Polihale State Park and camping is CLOSED until further notice due to mud and debris removal.

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Kalalau trail OPENED. 

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Pāʻulaʻula State Historic Site: CLOSED for construction.

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[MOLOKAʻI] 3/23/26

Palaʻau State Wayside and camping areas CLOSED for renovations until May 4.

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

Posted on Apr 25, 2025

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 »

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 »

KALALAU CAMPSITES AGAIN HELD BACK FOR WALK-IN APPLICANTS

Posted on Apr 27, 2023

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 »