Division of State Parks

Yes. – Overnight Parking at Hāʻena State Park is now available for those with valid Nāpali Coast Camping Permits. Overnight Parking spots are purchased separately from camping permits and are available through gohaena.com. Note: Overnight parking spots are available for purchase up to 90 days in advance. Users will be charged for the number of days your vehicle occupies the lot (e.g. a 1-night stay requires paying for 2-days, a 4-night stay will require paying for 5-days, etc.).

Additionally, overnight parking at Aliʻi Kai Resort in Princeville is available in coordination with the North Shore Shuttle. For more information please call (808) 826-9988

Overnight campers for the Nāpali Coast SWP must either:

1. 1. Arrive by shuttle (click here: https://kauainsshuttle.com/)
   2. Arrange for private drop-off.
   3. Reserve overnight parking.

Please note that you do not need to make a Park Entry reservation for Haena State Park. Please have proof of valid Kalalau Permit on arrival to Haena. 

We know of no organized shuttle from the airport to the Nāpali trailhead. Most people team up and take a cab (a very long ride, and probably pricey). There is a public bus service on Kauai, which can take you as far as Hanalei, much closer to Nāpali, but you’d still need to arrange transport from there. The bus has restrictions about large backpacks, etc. as well.

You can make a reservations for camping on the Nāpali Coast state park online using the Hawaii camping reservation system.

Reservations can be made as far as a year in advance or on that day, provided spaces are available.

There are 3 commercial boat operators (1 sail and 2 motorized) and 3 guided kayak tour operators for the Nāpali coast. These operators conduct business dependent upon ocean conditions.

The summer boating season for the Nāpali coast is from May 15 through September 15. A trip earlier in the summer may provide you a better chance of good weather/ocean conditions.