**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.
Camping & Lodging - Hawaiʻi
How to Reserve
Camping
Beginning February 1, 2026 we are transitioning to a new camping reservation system available at https://explore.ehawaii.gov. Please create an account on the Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi site to be able to make a camping reservation for February 1 and beyond.
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Two Hawai’i Island State Parks allow camping. Reservations can be made 90 days in advance at Kalōpā State Recreation Area, and 30 days in advance at Kīholo State Park Reserve.
- Kalōpā State Recreation Area offers tent camping in addition to cabin lodging.
- Kīholo State Park Reserve provides weekends-only camping along the stark, lava-covered Kona coastline.
Lodging
Two Hawai’i Island State Parks offer cabin lodging.
PLEASE NOTE: As of October 1, 2009, linen, bedding and towels are no longer provided for any cabins in Hawaii State Parks.
- Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area has 4-person A-Frame shelters. These shelters consist of a single screened room with wooden sleeping platforms and a picnic table. Centrally located is a pavilion with a range, refrigerator, and tables. Comfort Stations with cold showers and restrooms are available for shared use by all shelters.
- Kalōpā State Recreation Area rents duplex cabins. These accommodations consist of 8-person units provided with bunk beds, toilet facilities, and hot shower. A centrally located recreational dining hall is equipped for shared cooking and serving all cabin users. Furnishings include a gas range, water heater, refrigerator, limited dishes, cooking and eating utensils, tables and chairs, as well as restrooms.
Reserve NowFees
Camping
*New Fees Effective 10/9/20*
Hawaii Residents:
$20 per campsite per night for up to 10 persons (Currently only allowing 6 people per site)
Non-residents:
$30 per campsite per night for up to 10 persons (Currently only allowing 6 people per site)
Lodging
Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area
Hawaii Residents: $40 per shelter per night.
Non-residents: $70 per shelter per night.
(UPDATE: 11/30/22 – the Hapuna Bach SRA A-Frame shelters are closed for reservations due to water line issues at the park. Expected closure extends to Summer 2023 with future updates to be provided.)
Kalopa State Recreation Area
Hawaii Residents: $70 per cabin per night.
Non-residents: $100 per cabin per night.
The maximum length of stay at any one park is 5 consecutive nights. Certain parks or campsites allow shorter maximum stays. After that, you or anyone listed on your permit must wait 30 days before staying overnight again in the same park.
Permittees are allowed to reserve no more than one campsite or cabin in any given park at a time. Rental of cabins or campsites for commercial uses is prohibited except by special use permit.
Campers, Camper Vans and Trailers
Hawaiʻi’s State Park campgrounds are not set up for camping in vehicles, including campers, vans and trailers. Sleeping in vehicles in our campground parking lots is therefore not allowed. The single exception to this rule is at Waiʻānapanapa State Park on Maui, which has a small area designated for camper vans.
