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**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

Monitor local surf and weather reports prior to your park visit.

[MAUI] update 9/10/24: ʻIao Valley State Monument – Due to construction projects at ʻIao Valley State Monument on Tuesday morning, September 17, the earliest available reservation slot is 9:00 A.M to 10:30 A.M. Those who booked earlier reservations prior to this notice may request refunds by emailing <[email protected]>. Mahalo.

[KAUA'I] update 9/13/24 - ENTIRE KALALAU TRAIL SECTION OF THE NĀPALI COAST STATE WILDERNESS PARK NOW CLOSED effective 9/4/24:  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 Park. Camping at Kalalau Trail is CLOSED. DLNR and DOH are closely coordinating the situation in Kalalau and taking appropriate action to ensure public health and safety. Closure notice is subject to change pending additional guidance from DOH and sanitation progress. Please check back for updates.

 

[OʻAHU] UPDATED 9/3/24 – Kaʻena Point State Park, Mokuleʻia Section: Due to severe staff shortages, the processing of vehicular access permits may experience delays. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

[KAUAʻI] UPDATED 6/18/24 – Kōkeʻe State Park: The gate to Puʻu O Kila Lookout will be closed to vehicular traffic due to road repairs beginning 3/19/24. The lookout will still be accessible by pedestrians, parking is available at Kalalau lookout.

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(Honolulu) – The DLNR Division of State Parks will implement an extensive environmental water sampling program of the Kahana Stream and adjoining areas within the Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana State Park, Oahu. The water quality testing… Read More »

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Read More Parking Fees to Begin at Makena State Park – Parking fees are now in effect at Makena State Park. (Kahului, Maui) – Following the introduction of paid parking this year at several State Parks (Hā’ena State Park and Kōkeʻe-Waimea Canyon State… Read More »

Hundreds Expected to Ring in the New Year at Kaiwi Scenic Shoreline (Honolulu) – It’s become an iconic New Year’s Day tradition in Hawai‘i and across the country.  State Parks in all 50 states are… Read More »

On Saturday, November 2,2019  The DLNR – Division of State Parks is hosting “Day at Lake Wilson”  in Wahiawa. Please see the fliers below or visit https://lakewilsonday.com for more information. The Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area has… Read More »

NEW FEES AT KOKE‘E & WAIMEA CANYON STATE PARKS Only For Commercial Tours & Out-Of-State Visitors   (Honolulu) –  Out-of-state visitors and commercial tour buses will begin paying parking fees at Koke‘e and Waimea Canyon… Read More »

(Hilo) – Wailoa State Recreation Area in Hilo is unique among Hawai‘i State Parks given it’s one of a few parks in an urban setting, right on the edge of downtown Hilo. What also makes… Read More »

REOPENING OF STATE PARKS PROVIDES ACCESS TO FAMED KALALAU TRAIL Community Group Recognized for Stewardship & Governor Ige Makes the Hike (Hāʻena, Kaua‘i) – The eagerly anticipated reopening of Hāʻena State Park and the Nāpali… Read More »

Update: 6/14/19: For reservations please click the following link.   Update: 6/1/19 – Per the Department of Transporation (HDOT) website “…HDOT has rescheduled the planned full weekend closure of Waikoko Bridge on Kuhio Highway (Route… Read More »

State Parks has started paving repairs in Kokee State Park for the parking and roadway for the Park headquarters, Lodge, Kokee Museum and pavilion areas.  Work will also be on the service roadway to the… Read More »

(Līhuʻe) – Barring bad weather or unforeseen delays in repairs or new management implementation, Hā’ena State Park and the Kalalau Trail in the Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park will reopen to visitors in early-to-mid June.… Read More »