**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**
Monitor local surf and weather reports prior to your park visit.
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[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.
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[KAUA'I] update 9/10/24 - 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. The closure is effective through at least September 18, 2024. Please check back for updates.
This notice is subject to change pending additional guidance from DOH.
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[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.
Camping & Lodging - Oʻahu
How to Reserve
Camping
O‘ahu parks serve a diverse and densely populated urban community quite different from our neighbor island parks. Therefore special rules and procedures apply to O‘ahu camping. There is no camping available at State Parks on Oahu Wednesday and Thursday nights. Sand Island State Park is only open to camping Friday through Sunday nights. Permits for O‘ahu camping can be applied for no more than 30 days in advance.
Camping is offered at four O‘ahu parks. All opportunities are for tent camping with simple developed campsites.
- Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana State Park and Mālaekahana State Recreation Area offer beach camping along the windward (northeast) coast of the island.
- Keaīwa Heiau State Recreation Area provides a mountain setting in the uplands above Honolulu.
- Sand Island State Recreation Area offers shoreline camping very close to the urban core of Honolulu, catering to local weekend campers.
Reserve NowAdditional Camping Opportunities
Malaekahana State Recreation Area (Kahuku Section)
Open Everyday - Operated by:
Malaekahana Beach Campround, LLC
56-335 Kamehameha Highway
Laie, HI 96862
Website: www.malaekahana.net
Office Phone: (808) 674-7715
Offering Plantation Suites and Plantation Hale in a rustic beachfront setting with tent camping on O'ahu's windward side.
Fees
Camping
*New Fees Effective 10/9/20*
Hawaii Residents:
$20 per campsite per night for up to 10 persons
Non-residents:
$30 per campsite per night for up to 10 persons
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.
Permitees 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.
Camping Education Infographic
