**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**
Monitor weather reports before your park visit!
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[OʻAHU] – UPDATE 9/11/25: Kaʻena Point State Parks - Mokuleʻia Section – Kaʻena Point Vehicle Access Permits Closed for 2025. Purple 2024 permits valid through 2025. Please create an account on Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi at https://explore.ehawaii.gov/Web/. You will need an Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi account to apply for a 2026 Kaʻena Vehicle Access Permit, please create an account if you haven't already. Continue to check the Kaʻena Point State Park website for 2026 permit application updates.
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[O’AHU] - UPDATE 9/10/25: Mālaekahana State Recreation Area-Kahuku Section - State Parks is issuing a Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals for parties interested in developing campgrounds. More info: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/malaekahana-2026/
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[MOLOKA’I] - UPDATE 8/29/25: Pala’au State Park Pavilion: Due to continued renovation work, the pavilion and camping is CLOSED until further notice.
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[OʻAHU] - 7/25/25: Sand Island State Recreation Area – Camping will be CLOSED for construction from August 30th, 2025 – December 31, 2025.
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[KAUA’I] - 7/11/25: VISITORS TO WAIMEA CANYON AND KŌKEʻE STATE PARKS CAUTIONED TO EXPECT DELAYS AND LIMITED PARKING.
Beginning July 14, 2025, Waimea Canyon Lookout with be closed for construction of safety improvements through early December, 2025. This closure, in addition to several overlapping roadwork projects by both DOT-Highways and DLNR-State Parks, will cause delays, impact traffic patterns, and restrict overall parking capacity in these two popular parks through the end of the year. DOT work is continuing on Waimea Canyon Drive, while work on portions of Kōkeʻe Road from the Kalalau Lookout to Puʻu o Kila lookout will be starting the same week. Visitors can drive as far as the Kalalau Lookout, where improvements will also be initiated on July 17, with limited parking available. We urge patience and driving with care as these various improvements are ongoing. Local visitors are encouraged to enjoy these parks and lookouts on weekends, when most work will be suspended. Waimea Canyon Lookout will be closed for the duration of the project including weekends.
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[KAUAʻI] - UPDATE 3/21/25: Pā‘ula‘ula State Historic Site - Due to construction improvements, the park closure will begin starting March 24 until further notice.
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT HERE ON KANU HAWAII New COVID-19 protocols: In order to volunteer with us, you need to show that you are fully vaccinated by showing your vaccination card OR you need to… Read More »
Aloha Kākou, Engage in activities with DLNR State Parks and others for YMCA Camp Erdman's Community Day (reservations required) on Saturday, April 9th at Camp Erdman in Waialua, Oʻahu. EARTH Month Events ⛰ April 23rd,… Read More »
Aloha Kākou, Celebrate Earth Day with DLNR State Parks and others for Waimea Valley's Earth Day Celebration, at Waimea Valley on April 23rd. EARTH Month Events 🌙 April 29th, learn and have fun for an… Read More »
Aloha Kākou, Enjoy a sunset picnic on the northshore with friends and family, and engage in interactive games and activities for the keiki, while learning about conservation and wildlife of Kaʻena at our Kaʻena Talk… Read More »
Aloha Kākou, Get involved with the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of State Parks at our First Saturday’s Volunteer Event at Kaʻena Point State Park – Mokuleiʻa section (northshore side). We will… Read More »
Steward Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline & Raise Awareness for Ocean Week!
Aloha Kākou, Get involved with the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of State Parks at our First Saturday’s Volunteer Event at Kaʻena Point State Park – Mokuleiʻa section (northshore side). We will… Read More »
Aloha Kākou, Not sure if you want to hike or go beach this weekend? How about do both! Come out to Keawaʻula, at the end of the road (Farrington Hwy west) at Kaʻena Point State… Read More »
Aloha Kākou, 🌙 Join DLNR State Parks every Last Friday for an evening of fun and education about seabirds, turtles, Hawaiian Monk Seals, and other important resources of Ka'ena Point State Park, at our Kaʻena… Read More »
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT HERE ON KANU HAWAII At Diamond Head State Monument, volunteers will be weeding, pruning, and removing invasive species as assigned by the Park Ranger. Tools and gloves for the workday will… Read More »
