**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**
⚠️Monitor weather reports and ocean conditions before your park visit.
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[O’AHU] UPDATE 2/13/26 — Puʻu ʻUʻala Kaʻa State Wayside, Mauna Ala–Royal Mausoleum State Monument and Waʻahila Ridge State Recreation Area, and Keaīwa State Recreation Area has REOPENED.
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[MAUI] 2/13/26 - Kaumahina State Wayside is temporarily CLOSED until further notice.
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[KAUA‘I] UPDATE 2/11/26 — Kalalau Trail, Na Pali State Wilderness Park has REOPENED, Haʻena State Park shuttle has RESUMED.
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[MAUI] UPDATE 2/11/26 – ʻĪao Valley State Monument has REOPENED.
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[KAUAʻI, OʻAHU, HAWAIʻI] 2/10/26 – Wailua River State Park (Kauaʻi), Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana State Park (Oʻahu), Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park (Hawaiʻi): All commercial kayak operators must apply for a Rental Vessel Special Use Permit – Commercial Application, each kayak vessel requires a registered decal. Visit State Parks Permits page here and download and mail in the Rental Vessel Special Use Permit – Commercial Application.
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[O‘AHU] UPDATE 2/3/26 – KA‘ENA POINT STATE PARK, MOKULE‘IA SECTION: Vehicle access dirt road repairs are occurring to stabilize severe erosion, and armor problem areas with aggregate to reduce erosion and puddling, and improve road stability. 1/5/26 - Kaʻena Point Vehicle Access Permits available now: kaenasups.ehawaii.gov. All applicants must create a NEW account and apply as a new applicant.
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[ALL ISLANDS] UPDATE – 12/12/25: Camping - Reservations for February 1, 2026 and beyond available at https://explore.ehawaii.gov, please create an account on Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi to make a camping reservation.
Explore our State Park Trails
Thanks to a partnership between Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources and Google Maps, you can now visit many of our State parks right from your computer, tablet, or smart phone. Trails and lookouts in 10 state parks have been filmed using Google Trekker, a backpack mounted camera that provides 360 degree footage.
O‘ahu
Diamond Head Summit Trail Hawaii’s most recognized landmark is known for its historic hiking trail, stunning coastal views, and military history. Explore Diamond Head State Monument »
Hawai’i Island
ʻAkaka Falls Loop Trail
Pleasant self-guided walk through lush tropical vegetation to scenic vista points overlooking the cascading Kahuna Falls and the free-falling ‘Akaka Falls, which plunges 442 feet into a stream-eroded gorge. Explore Akaka Falls State Park »
